Product comparison · 2 computer cases

MSI PRO FORGE M051A vs Zalman D40 Dual-Chamber Panoramic View Computer Case Mid. Tower Black

Add a product
  • 30specifications compared
  • 15differ
  • 15identical
  • 33known for one product only

Key differences

The MSI PRO FORGE M051A has 1 more 2.5" bays than the Zalman D40 Dual-Chamber Panoramic View Computer Case Mid. Tower Black (2 vs 1). The Zalman D40 Dual-Chamber Panoramic View Computer Case Mid. Tower Black has 3 more expansion slots than the MSI PRO FORGE M051A (7 vs 4). The Zalman D40 Dual-Chamber Panoramic View Computer Case Mid. Tower Black has 11 cm more maximum graphics card length than the MSI PRO FORGE M051A (41 cm vs 30 cm). Form factor: Mini Tower on the MSI PRO FORGE M051A, Midi Tower on the Zalman D40 Dual-Chamber Panoramic View Computer Case Mid. Tower Black. Supported motherboard form factors: micro ATX, Mini-ITX on the MSI PRO FORGE M051A, ATX, micro ATX, Mini-ITX on the Zalman D40 Dual-Chamber Panoramic View Computer Case Mid. Tower Black.

  • Form factor
    • PRO FORGE M051A:Mini Tower
    • D40 Dual-Chamber Panoramic View Computer Case Mid. Tower Black:Midi Tower
  • Supported motherboard form factors
    • PRO FORGE M051A:micro ATX, Mini-ITX
    • D40 Dual-Chamber Panoramic View Computer Case Mid. Tower Black:ATX, micro ATX, Mini-ITX
  • Number of 2.5" bays
    • PRO FORGE M051A:2
    • D40 Dual-Chamber Panoramic View Computer Case Mid. Tower Black:1
  • Number of expansion slots
    • PRO FORGE M051A:4
    • D40 Dual-Chamber Panoramic View Computer Case Mid. Tower Black:7
  • Maximum graphics card length
    • PRO FORGE M051A:30 cm
    • D40 Dual-Chamber Panoramic View Computer Case Mid. Tower Black:41 cm
  • Maximum PSU length
    • PRO FORGE M051A:17 cm
    • D40 Dual-Chamber Panoramic View Computer Case Mid. Tower Black:18 cm
  • USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C ports quantity
    • PRO FORGE M051A:0
    • D40 Dual-Chamber Panoramic View Computer Case Mid. Tower Black:1
  • Number of top fans supported (max)
    • PRO FORGE M051A:2
    • D40 Dual-Chamber Panoramic View Computer Case Mid. Tower Black:3

Side by side

Differences highlightedShow differences only (on)
Comparison of PRO FORGE M051A, D40
63 specifications
Design6 differ
Form factorDiffersMini TowerMidi Tower
MaterialKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAcrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), Steel, Tempered glass
Supported motherboard form factorsDiffersmicro ATX, Mini-ITXATX, micro ATX, Mini-ITX
Number of 3.5" baysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Number of 5.25" baysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Number of 2.5" baysDiffers21
Number of expansion slotsDiffers47
Side windowKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Maximum graphics card lengthDiffers30 cm41 cm
Maximum PSU lengthDiffers17 cm18 cm
Number of internal 3.5" baysKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
IlluminationKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Illumination colourKnown for oneMultiUnknown — not stated by the source
Illumination locationKnown for oneCase fansUnknown — not stated by the source
On/off buttonKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Reset buttonKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power supplyidentical
Power supply includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Power supply locationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSide
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C ports quantityDiffers01
Cooling3 differ
Side fans installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3x 120 mm
Number of side fans supported (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
Side fans diameters supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120 mm
Number of top fans supported (max)Differs23
Top fans diameters supportedDiffers120 mm120,240 mm
Number of bottom fans supported (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
Bottom fans diameters supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120 mm
Fan power consumptionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.56 W
Fan rated currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.13 A
Fan rated voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12 V
Maximum airflowKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source34.7 cfm
Noise level (low speed)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source17.4 dB
Top radiator sizes supportedDiffers120,240 mm120,240,360 mm
Front fans installedKnown for one3x 120 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Front fans diameters supportedKnown for one120,140 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Storageidentical
HDD/SSD combo cageKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Number of mounting bracketsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCE, RoHS
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers200 mm440 mm
DepthDiffers388 mm275 mm
HeightDiffers423 mm400 mm
WeightDiffers4.4 kg6.6 kg
Packaging data1 differ
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source465 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source330 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source485 mm
Package weightDiffers5.23 kg8.2 kg
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source84733080
Other featuresidentical
Screws includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
VolumeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source48.4 L

A dash means the value is not stated by the source. Unknown values are never counted for or against a product, and there is no overall score.

More computer case comparisons

All computer case comparisons