Product comparison · 2 computer cases

FSP M221-BA Case Midi Tower mATX, ATX Black ARGB vs MSI PRO FORGE M051A

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  • 30specifications compared
  • 13differ
  • 17identical
  • 21known for one product only

Key differences

The FSP M221-BA Case Midi Tower mATX, ATX Black ARGB has 3 more expansion slots than the MSI PRO FORGE M051A (7 vs 4). The FSP M221-BA Case Midi Tower mATX, ATX Black ARGB has 0.3 cm more maximum CPU cooler height than the MSI PRO FORGE M051A (16.3 cm vs 16 cm). The FSP M221-BA Case Midi Tower mATX, ATX Black ARGB has 1.7 cm more maximum graphics card length than the MSI PRO FORGE M051A (31.7 cm vs 30 cm). Form factor: Midi Tower on the FSP M221-BA Case Midi Tower mATX, ATX Black ARGB, Mini Tower on the MSI PRO FORGE M051A. Supported motherboard form factors: ATX, micro ATX on the FSP M221-BA Case Midi Tower mATX, ATX Black ARGB, micro ATX, Mini-ITX on the MSI PRO FORGE M051A.

  • Form factor
    • M221-BA Case Midi Tower mATX, ATX Black ARGB:Midi Tower
    • PRO FORGE M051A:Mini Tower
  • Supported motherboard form factors
    • M221-BA Case Midi Tower mATX, ATX Black ARGB:ATX, micro ATX
    • PRO FORGE M051A:micro ATX, Mini-ITX
  • Number of expansion slots
    • M221-BA Case Midi Tower mATX, ATX Black ARGB:7
    • PRO FORGE M051A:4
  • Maximum CPU cooler height
    • M221-BA Case Midi Tower mATX, ATX Black ARGB:16.3 cm
    • PRO FORGE M051A:16 cm
  • Maximum graphics card length
    • M221-BA Case Midi Tower mATX, ATX Black ARGB:31.7 cm
    • PRO FORGE M051A:30 cm
  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • M221-BA Case Midi Tower mATX, ATX Black ARGB:2
    • PRO FORGE M051A:0
  • Front fans diameters supported
    • M221-BA Case Midi Tower mATX, ATX Black ARGB:120 mm
    • PRO FORGE M051A:120,140 mm
  • Top fans diameters supported
    • M221-BA Case Midi Tower mATX, ATX Black ARGB:120,140 mm
    • PRO FORGE M051A:120 mm

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Comparison of M221-BA, PRO FORGE M051A
51 specifications
Design5 differ
Form factorDiffersMidi TowerMini Tower
TypePCPC
Product colourBlackBlack
Supported motherboard form factorsDiffersATX, micro ATXmicro ATX, Mini-ITX
Number of 3.5" baysKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of 2.5" bays22
Number of expansion slotsDiffers74
Side windowKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
IlluminationYesYes
Illumination colourMultiMulti
Illumination locationCase fansCase fans
Tempered glass panel(s)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Anti-dust filterYesYes
Cable managementKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
On/off buttonYesYes
RGB control buttonKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Reset buttonYesYes
LED indicatorsKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum CPU cooler heightDiffers16.3 cm16 cm
Maximum graphics card lengthDiffers31.7 cm30 cm
Maximum PSU length17 cm17 cm
Number of internal 3.5" baysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
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 factorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceATX
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers20
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity11
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C ports quantity00
Audio inputKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Audio outputKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cooling2 differ
Number of front fans supported (max)Known for one3Unknown — not stated by the source
Front fans diameters supportedDiffers120 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 supported120 mm120 mm
Number of top fans supported (max)22
Top fans diameters supportedDiffers120,140 mm120 mm
Number of bottom fans supported (max)Known for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Bottom fans diameters supportedKnown for one120,140 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Front fans installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3x 120 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
Storage1 differ
Supported HDD sizesDiffers3.5,2.5"2.5,3.5"
HDD/SSD combo cageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers208 mm200 mm
DepthDiffers358 mm388 mm
HeightDiffers432 mm423 mm
WeightDiffers3.7 kg4.4 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5.23 kg

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