Product comparison · 2 computer cases

CoolBox M840 Black 500 W vs MSI PRO FORGE M051A

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  • 16specifications compared
  • 9differ
  • 7identical
  • 35known for one product only

Key differences

The MSI PRO FORGE M051A has 1 more 2.5" bays than the CoolBox M840 Black 500 W (2 vs 1). The MSI PRO FORGE M051A has 3.5 cm more maximum graphics card length than the CoolBox M840 Black 500 W (30 cm vs 26.5 cm). The CoolBox M840 Black 500 W has 2 more USB 2.0 ports quantity than the MSI PRO FORGE M051A (2 vs 0). Supported HDD sizes: 3.5,2.5" on the CoolBox M840 Black 500 W, 2.5,3.5" on the MSI PRO FORGE M051A.

  • Number of 2.5" bays
    • M840 Black 500 W:1
    • PRO FORGE M051A:2
  • Maximum graphics card length
    • M840 Black 500 W:26.5 cm
    • PRO FORGE M051A:30 cm
  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • M840 Black 500 W:2
    • PRO FORGE M051A:0
  • USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity
    • M840 Black 500 W:1
    • PRO FORGE M051A:0
  • Rear fans diameters supported
    • M840 Black 500 W:80 mm
    • PRO FORGE M051A:120 mm
  • Supported HDD sizes
    • M840 Black 500 W:3.5,2.5"
    • PRO FORGE M051A:2.5,3.5"
  • Width
    • M840 Black 500 W:165 mm
    • PRO FORGE M051A:200 mm
  • Depth
    • M840 Black 500 W:295 mm
    • PRO FORGE M051A:388 mm

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Comparison of M840, PRO FORGE M051A
51 specifications
Design2 differ
Form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMini Tower
Number of 2.5" baysDiffers12
Number of internal 3.5" baysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
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 sourceCase fans
Anti-dust filterKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Maximum CPU cooler heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 cm
Maximum graphics card lengthDiffers26.5 cm30 cm
Maximum PSU lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source17 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 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 & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers20
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 quantityDiffers10
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
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
Cooling1 differ
Front fans installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3x 120 mm
Front fans diameters supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120,140 mm
Rear fans installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1x 120 mm
Rear fans diameters supportedDiffers80 mm120 mm
Number of top fans supported (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Top fans diameters supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120 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 mm
Number of rear fans supported (max)Known for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage1 differ
Supported HDD sizesDiffers3.5,2.5"2.5,3.5"
HDD/SSD combo cageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers165 mm200 mm
DepthDiffers295 mm388 mm
HeightDiffers354 mm423 mm
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.4 kg
Material thicknessKnown for one0.8 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5.23 kg

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