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MSI PRO FORGE M051A vs Zalman S6 Black Computer Case Mid. Tower Black

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  • 32specifications compared
  • 16differ
  • 16identical
  • 28known for one product only

Key differences

The Zalman S6 Black Computer Case Mid. Tower Black has 1 more 2.5" bays than the MSI PRO FORGE M051A (3 vs 2). The Zalman S6 Black Computer Case Mid. Tower Black has 3 more expansion slots than the MSI PRO FORGE M051A (7 vs 4). The Zalman S6 Black Computer Case Mid. Tower Black has 0.5 cm more maximum CPU cooler height than the MSI PRO FORGE M051A (16.5 cm vs 16 cm). Form factor: Mini Tower on the MSI PRO FORGE M051A, Midi Tower on the Zalman S6 Black 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 S6 Black Computer Case Mid. Tower Black.

  • Form factor
    • PRO FORGE M051A:Mini Tower
    • S6 Black Computer Case Mid. Tower Black:Midi Tower
  • Supported motherboard form factors
    • PRO FORGE M051A:micro ATX, Mini-ITX
    • S6 Black Computer Case Mid. Tower Black:ATX, micro ATX, Mini-ITX
  • Number of 2.5" bays
    • PRO FORGE M051A:2
    • S6 Black Computer Case Mid. Tower Black:3
  • Number of expansion slots
    • PRO FORGE M051A:4
    • S6 Black Computer Case Mid. Tower Black:7
  • Maximum CPU cooler height
    • PRO FORGE M051A:16 cm
    • S6 Black Computer Case Mid. Tower Black:16.5 cm
  • Maximum graphics card length
    • PRO FORGE M051A:30 cm
    • S6 Black Computer Case Mid. Tower Black:34.5 cm
  • Maximum PSU length
    • PRO FORGE M051A:17 cm
    • S6 Black Computer Case Mid. Tower Black:16 cm
  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • PRO FORGE M051A:0
    • S6 Black Computer Case Mid. Tower Black:1

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Comparison of PRO FORGE M051A, S6
60 specifications
Design7 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" baysDiffers23
Number of expansion slotsDiffers47
Side windowKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Maximum CPU cooler heightDiffers16 cm16.5 cm
Maximum graphics card lengthDiffers30 cm34.5 cm
Maximum PSU lengthDiffers17 cm16 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 sourceBottom
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers01
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C ports quantityDiffers01
Cooling2 differ
Front fans installedDiffers3x 120 mm3x 140 mm
Number of front fans supported (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
Top fans diameters supportedDiffers120 mm120,140 mm
Number of bottom fans supported (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Bottom fans diameters supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120 mm
Fan power consumptionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.92 W
Fan rated currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.16 A
Fan rated voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12 V
Maximum airflowKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source33.12 cfm
Noise level (low speed)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source15 dB
Storageidentical
HDD/SSD combo cageKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCE, RoHS
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers200 mm412 mm
DepthDiffers388 mm215 mm
HeightDiffers423 mm486 mm
WeightDiffers4.4 kg5.3 kg
Packaging data1 differ
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source270 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source530 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source460 mm
Package weightDiffers5.23 kg6.3 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 source43 L

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