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COUGAR DUOAIR RGB vs MSI PRO FORGE M051A

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  • 30specifications compared
  • 21differ
  • 9identical
  • 34known for one product only

Key differences

The COUGAR DUOAIR RGB has 1 more 2.5" bays than the MSI PRO FORGE M051A (3 vs 2). The COUGAR DUOAIR RGB has 3 more expansion slots than the MSI PRO FORGE M051A (7 vs 4). The COUGAR DUOAIR RGB has 1 cm more maximum CPU cooler height than the MSI PRO FORGE M051A (17 cm vs 16 cm). Form factor: Midi Tower on the COUGAR DUOAIR RGB, Mini Tower on the MSI PRO FORGE M051A. Supported motherboard form factors: Mini-ITX, micro ATX, ATX on the COUGAR DUOAIR RGB, micro ATX, Mini-ITX on the MSI PRO FORGE M051A.

  • Form factor
    • DUOAIR RGB:Midi Tower
    • PRO FORGE M051A:Mini Tower
  • Supported motherboard form factors
    • DUOAIR RGB:Mini-ITX, micro ATX, ATX
    • PRO FORGE M051A:micro ATX, Mini-ITX
  • Number of 2.5" bays
    • DUOAIR RGB:3
    • PRO FORGE M051A:2
  • Number of expansion slots
    • DUOAIR RGB:7
    • PRO FORGE M051A:4
  • Illumination location
    • DUOAIR RGB:Front
    • PRO FORGE M051A:Case fans
  • Maximum CPU cooler height
    • DUOAIR RGB:17 cm
    • PRO FORGE M051A:16 cm
  • Maximum graphics card length
    • DUOAIR RGB:41 cm
    • PRO FORGE M051A:30 cm
  • Maximum PSU length
    • DUOAIR RGB:16 cm
    • PRO FORGE M051A:17 cm

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Comparison of DUOAIR RGB, PRO FORGE M051A
64 specifications
Design8 differ
Form factorDiffersMidi TowerMini Tower
TypePCPC
MaterialKnown for oneGlass, MeshUnknown — not stated by the source
Product colourBlackBlack
Supported motherboard form factorsDiffersMini-ITX, micro ATX, ATXmicro ATX, Mini-ITX
Number of 3.5" baysKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of 2.5" baysDiffers32
Number of expansion slotsDiffers74
Side windowKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
IlluminationYesYes
Illumination colourMultiMulti
Illumination locationDiffersFrontCase fans
Tempered glass panel(s)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Anti-dust filterYesYes
RGB control buttonKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum CPU cooler heightDiffers17 cm16 cm
Maximum graphics card lengthDiffers41 cm30 cm
Maximum PSU lengthDiffers16 cm17 cm
Number of internal 3.5" baysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
On/off buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Reset buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power supplyidentical
Power supply includedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Power supply locationKnown for oneBottomUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported power supply form factorsATXATX
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers21
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C ports quantityDiffers10
Audio outputYesYes
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
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 quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Audio inputKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cooling6 differ
Front fans installedDiffers2x 140 mm3x 120 mm
Number of front fans supported (max)Known for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Front fans diameters supportedDiffers140 mm120,140 mm
Rear fans installed1x 120 mm1x 120 mm
Number of rear fans supported (max)Known for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Rear fans diameters supportedDiffers120,140 mm120 mm
Number of top fans supported (max)Differs32
Top fans diameters supportedDiffers120,140 mm120 mm
Bottom fans installedKnown for one2x 120 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of bottom fans supported (max)Known for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Bottom fans diameters supportedKnown for one120 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Fan 2 maximum air pressureKnown for one2.27 mmH2OUnknown — not stated by the source
Fan 2 maximum airflowKnown for one54.11 cfmUnknown — not stated by the source
Fan speedKnown for one0 - 2200 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum air pressureKnown for one1.94 mmH2OUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum airflowKnown for one72.27 cfmUnknown — not stated by the source
Liquid cooling capabilityKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Top radiator sizes supportedDiffers360,280,240 mm120,240 mm
Pulse-width modulation (PWM) supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Rear radiator sizes supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120 mm
Storageidentical
Supported HDD sizes2.5,3.5"2.5,3.5"
SSD form factorKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD/SSD combo cageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers460 mm200 mm
DepthDiffers220 mm388 mm
HeightDiffers479 mm423 mm
WeightDiffers6.42 kg4.4 kg
Packaging data1 differ
Package widthKnown for one277 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one502 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one550 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightDiffers8.93 kg5.23 kg
Other featuresidentical
Bearing typeKnown for oneRifle bearingUnknown — not stated by the source

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