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
Supported motherboard form factorsDiffersATX, micro ATXmicro ATX, Mini-ITX
Number of 3.5" baysKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of expansion slotsDiffers74
Side windowKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Tempered glass panel(s)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable managementKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
RGB control buttonKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum CPU cooler heightDiffers16.3 cm16 cm
Maximum graphics card lengthDiffers31.7 cm30 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
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
Number of rear fans supported (max)Known for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
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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