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CoolBox M840 Black 500 W vs MSI MPG VIXTA 300R PZ

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  • 17specifications compared
  • 10differ
  • 7identical
  • 32known for one product only

Key differences

The MSI MPG VIXTA 300R PZ has 3 more expansion slots than the CoolBox M840 Black 500 W (7 vs 4). The MSI MPG VIXTA 300R PZ has 15.5 cm more maximum graphics card length than the CoolBox M840 Black 500 W (42 cm vs 26.5 cm). The MSI MPG VIXTA 300R PZ has 1 more USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity than the CoolBox M840 Black 500 W (2 vs 1). Only the CoolBox M840 Black 500 W has power supply included. Supported motherboard form factors: micro ATX, Mini-ITX on the CoolBox M840 Black 500 W, ATX, micro ATX, Mini-ITX on the MSI MPG VIXTA 300R PZ.

  • Supported motherboard form factors
    • M840 Black 500 W:micro ATX, Mini-ITX
    • MPG VIXTA 300R PZ:ATX, micro ATX, Mini-ITX
  • Number of expansion slots
    • M840 Black 500 W:4
    • MPG VIXTA 300R PZ:7
  • Maximum graphics card length
    • M840 Black 500 W:26.5 cm
    • MPG VIXTA 300R PZ:42 cm
  • Power supply included
    • M840 Black 500 W:Yes
    • MPG VIXTA 300R PZ:No
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
    • M840 Black 500 W:1
    • MPG VIXTA 300R PZ:2
  • Rear fans diameters supported
    • M840 Black 500 W:80 mm
    • MPG VIXTA 300R PZ:120 mm
  • Supported HDD sizes
    • M840 Black 500 W:3.5,2.5"
    • MPG VIXTA 300R PZ:2.5,3.5"
  • Width
    • M840 Black 500 W:165 mm
    • MPG VIXTA 300R PZ:235 mm

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Comparison of M840, MPG VIXTA 300R PZ
49 specifications
Design3 differ
Form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMidi Tower
TypePCPC
Product colourBlackBlack
Supported motherboard form factorsDiffersmicro ATX, Mini-ITXATX, micro ATX, Mini-ITX
Number of 2.5" bays11
Number of internal 3.5" baysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Number of expansion slotsDiffers47
IlluminationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Illumination locationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCase fans
On/off buttonYesYes
RGB control buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Reset buttonYesYes
Maximum CPU cooler heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16.5 cm
Maximum graphics card lengthDiffers26.5 cm42 cm
Maximum PSU lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19 cm
MaterialKnown for oneSPCCUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of 3.5" baysKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of 5.25" baysKnown for one0Unknown — 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 supply1 differ
Power supply includedDiffersYesNo
Supported power supply form factorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceATX
Power supplyKnown for one500 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power supply locationKnown for oneTopUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers12
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Cooling1 differ
Side fans installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x 140 mm
Number of side fans supported (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Side fans diameters supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source140 mm
Rear fans installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1x 120 mm
Number of rear fans supported (max)11
Rear fans diameters supportedDiffers80 mm120 mm
Number of top fans supported (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
Top fans diameters supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120 mm
Liquid cooling capabilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Side radiator sizes supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120,240 mm
Rear radiator sizes supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120 mm
Top radiator sizes supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120,240,360 mm
Storage1 differ
Supported HDD sizesDiffers3.5,2.5"2.5,3.5"
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers165 mm235 mm
DepthDiffers295 mm455 mm
HeightDiffers354 mm497 mm
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8.7 kg
Material thicknessKnown for one0.8 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source11 kg

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