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CoolBox M840 Black 500 W vs MSI MEG Maestro 900R

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  • 15specifications compared
  • 12differ
  • 3identical
  • 36known for one product only

Key differences

The MSI MEG Maestro 900R has 4 more 3.5" bays than the CoolBox M840 Black 500 W (5 vs 1). The MSI MEG Maestro 900R has 8 more 2.5" bays than the CoolBox M840 Black 500 W (9 vs 1). The MSI MEG Maestro 900R has 7 more expansion slots than the CoolBox M840 Black 500 W (11 vs 4). Supported motherboard form factors: micro ATX, Mini-ITX on the CoolBox M840 Black 500 W, EATX, ATX, micro ATX, Mini-ITX on the MSI MEG Maestro 900R. Supported HDD sizes: 3.5,2.5" on the CoolBox M840 Black 500 W, 2.5,3.5" on the MSI MEG Maestro 900R.

  • Number of 3.5" bays
    • M840 Black 500 W:1
    • MEG Maestro 900R:5
  • Number of 2.5" bays
    • M840 Black 500 W:1
    • MEG Maestro 900R:9
  • Number of expansion slots
    • M840 Black 500 W:4
    • MEG Maestro 900R:11
  • Maximum graphics card length
    • M840 Black 500 W:26.5 cm
    • MEG Maestro 900R:44 cm
  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • M840 Black 500 W:2
    • MEG Maestro 900R:0
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
    • M840 Black 500 W:1
    • MEG Maestro 900R:4
  • USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity
    • M840 Black 500 W:1
    • MEG Maestro 900R:4
  • Supported HDD sizes
    • M840 Black 500 W:3.5,2.5"
    • MEG Maestro 900R:2.5,3.5"

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Comparison of M840, MEG Maestro 900R
51 specifications
Design5 differ
Form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFull Tower
TypePCPC
Supported motherboard form factorsDiffersmicro ATX, Mini-ITXEATX, ATX, micro ATX, Mini-ITX
Number of 3.5" baysDiffers15
Number of 5.25" bays00
Number of 2.5" baysDiffers19
Number of expansion slotsDiffers411
Side windowKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
IlluminationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Illumination colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMulti
Illumination locationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBottom, Case fans
On/off buttonYesYes
Maximum CPU cooler heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source17 cm
Maximum graphics card lengthDiffers26.5 cm44 cm
Maximum PSU lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 cm
MaterialKnown for oneSPCCUnknown — not stated by the source
Product colourKnown for oneBlackUnknown — not stated by the source
Reset buttonKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Power supplyidentical
Supported power supply form factorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceATX
Power supply includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power supplyKnown for one500 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power supply locationKnown for oneTopUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers20
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers14
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityDiffers14
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Audio inputKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Audio outputKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Coolingidentical
Number of side fans supported (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6
Side fans diameters supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120 mm
Number of top fans supported (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Top fans diameters supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120,140,160 mm
Number of bottom fans supported (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Bottom fans diameters supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120,140,160 mm
Liquid cooling capabilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Top radiator sizes supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120,140,240,280,360,420 mm
Number of rear fans supported (max)Known for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Rear fans diameters supportedKnown for one80 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage1 differ
Supported HDD sizesDiffers3.5,2.5"2.5,3.5"
SSD form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5"
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers165 mm379 mm
DepthDiffers295 mm695 mm
HeightDiffers354 mm671 mm
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source33 kg
Material thicknessKnown for one0.8 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source38 kg

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