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MSI PRO FORGE M051A vs Zolyd Karion Midi Tower Black

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  • 22specifications compared
  • 13differ
  • 9identical
  • 28known for one product only

Key differences

The Zolyd Karion Midi Tower Black has 1.4 cm more maximum CPU cooler height than the MSI PRO FORGE M051A (17.4 cm vs 16 cm). The Zolyd Karion Midi Tower Black has 10 cm more maximum graphics card length than the MSI PRO FORGE M051A (40 cm vs 30 cm). The Zolyd Karion Midi Tower Black has 1 more USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity than the MSI PRO FORGE M051A (2 vs 1). Form factor: Mini Tower on the MSI PRO FORGE M051A, Midi Tower on the Zolyd Karion Midi Tower Black. Supported motherboard form factors: micro ATX, Mini-ITX on the MSI PRO FORGE M051A, ATX, ITX on the Zolyd Karion Midi Tower Black.

  • Form factor
    • PRO FORGE M051A:Mini Tower
    • Karion Midi Tower Black:Midi Tower
  • Supported motherboard form factors
    • PRO FORGE M051A:micro ATX, Mini-ITX
    • Karion Midi Tower Black:ATX, ITX
  • Maximum CPU cooler height
    • PRO FORGE M051A:16 cm
    • Karion Midi Tower Black:17.4 cm
  • Maximum graphics card length
    • PRO FORGE M051A:30 cm
    • Karion Midi Tower Black:40 cm
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
    • PRO FORGE M051A:1
    • Karion Midi Tower Black:2
  • USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity
    • PRO FORGE M051A:0
    • Karion Midi Tower Black:1
  • Front fans diameters supported
    • PRO FORGE M051A:120,140 mm
    • Karion Midi Tower Black:120 mm
  • Number of top fans supported (max)
    • PRO FORGE M051A:2
    • Karion Midi Tower Black:3

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Comparison of PRO FORGE M051A, Karion
50 specifications
Design4 differ
Form factorDiffersMini TowerMidi Tower
TypePCPC
Product colourBlackBlack
Supported motherboard form factorsDiffersmicro ATX, Mini-ITXATX, ITX
Number of 2.5" baysKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of internal 3.5" baysKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of expansion slots44
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
Anti-dust filterKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
On/off buttonYesYes
Reset buttonKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum CPU cooler heightDiffers16 cm17.4 cm
Maximum graphics card lengthDiffers30 cm40 cm
Maximum PSU lengthKnown for one17 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
MaterialKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSteel, Metal, Plastic, Rubber, Glass
Number of 3.5" baysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
Number of 5.25" baysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
RGB control buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power supplyidentical
Supported power supply form factorsKnown for oneATXUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers12
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityDiffers01
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio inputYesYes
Audio outputKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cooling2 differ
Front fans installed3x 120 mm3x 120 mm
Front fans diameters supportedDiffers120,140 mm120 mm
Rear fans installed1x 120 mm1x 120 mm
Rear fans diameters supported120 mm120 mm
Number of top fans supported (max)Differs23
Top fans diameters supported120 mm120 mm
Rear radiator sizes supportedKnown for one120 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Top radiator sizes supportedKnown for one120,240 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of front fans supported (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
Number of rear fans supported (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Top fans installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3x 120 mm
Liquid cooling capabilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Storageidentical
Supported HDD sizesKnown for one2.5,3.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD/SSD combo cageKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers200 mm222 mm
DepthDiffers388 mm472 mm
HeightDiffers423 mm410 mm
WeightDiffers4.4 kg5.4 kg
Packaging data1 differ
Package weightDiffers5.23 kg6.4 kg
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source277 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source452 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source538 mm

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