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MSI PRO FORGE M051A vs Zolyd Noct Tower Black

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  • 28specifications compared
  • 14differ
  • 14identical
  • 30known for one product only

Key differences

The Zolyd Noct Tower Black has 3 more expansion slots than the MSI PRO FORGE M051A (7 vs 4). The Zolyd Noct Tower Black has 0.5 cm more maximum CPU cooler height than the MSI PRO FORGE M051A (16.5 cm vs 16 cm). The Zolyd Noct Tower Black has 5.5 cm more maximum graphics card length than the MSI PRO FORGE M051A (35.5 cm vs 30 cm). Form factor: Mini Tower on the MSI PRO FORGE M051A, Tower on the Zolyd Noct Tower Black. Supported motherboard form factors: micro ATX, Mini-ITX on the MSI PRO FORGE M051A, ATX, micro ATX, Mini-ITX on the Zolyd Noct Tower Black.

  • Form factor
    • PRO FORGE M051A:Mini Tower
    • Noct Tower Black:Tower
  • Supported motherboard form factors
    • PRO FORGE M051A:micro ATX, Mini-ITX
    • Noct Tower Black:ATX, micro ATX, Mini-ITX
  • Number of expansion slots
    • PRO FORGE M051A:4
    • Noct Tower Black:7
  • Maximum CPU cooler height
    • PRO FORGE M051A:16 cm
    • Noct Tower Black:16.5 cm
  • Maximum graphics card length
    • PRO FORGE M051A:30 cm
    • Noct Tower Black:35.5 cm
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
    • PRO FORGE M051A:1
    • Noct Tower Black:2
  • USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity
    • PRO FORGE M051A:0
    • Noct Tower Black:1
  • Front fans installed
    • PRO FORGE M051A:3x 120 mm
    • Noct Tower Black:2x 120 mm

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Comparison of PRO FORGE M051A, Noct
58 specifications
Design5 differ
Form factorDiffersMini TowerTower
MaterialKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSPCC, Metal, Rubber, Plastic
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 expansion slotsDiffers47
Side windowKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Suitable forKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHome/Office
LED indicatorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Maximum CPU cooler heightDiffers16 cm16.5 cm
Maximum graphics card lengthDiffers30 cm35.5 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
Anti-dust filterKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum PSU lengthKnown for one17 cmUnknown — 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
Supported power supply form factorsKnown for oneATXUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers12
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityDiffers01
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Audio inputKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio outputKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cooling2 differ
Front fans installedDiffers3x 120 mm2x 120 mm
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 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
Liquid cooling capabilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Front radiator sizes supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120,240,360 mm
Top radiator sizes supportedKnown for one120,240 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Storageidentical
HDD/SSD combo cageKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers200 mm210 mm
DepthDiffers388 mm410 mm
HeightDiffers423 mm450 mm
WeightDiffers4.4 kg6.3 kg
Material thicknessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.5 mm
Packaging data1 differ
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source497 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source262 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source465 mm
Package weightDiffers5.23 kg7.2 kg

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