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MSI PRO FORGE M051A vs Zolyd Node Tower Black

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  • 26specifications compared
  • 11differ
  • 15identical
  • 31known for one product only

Key differences

The MSI PRO FORGE M051A has 2 cm more maximum CPU cooler height than the Zolyd Node Tower Black (16 cm vs 14 cm). The Zolyd Node Tower Black has 2 more USB 2.0 ports quantity than the MSI PRO FORGE M051A (2 vs 0). The MSI PRO FORGE M051A has 40 mm more rear fans diameters supported than the Zolyd Node Tower Black (120 mm vs 80 mm). Form factor: Mini Tower on the MSI PRO FORGE M051A, Tower on the Zolyd Node Tower Black. Front fans diameters supported: 120,140 mm on the MSI PRO FORGE M051A, 120,80 mm on the Zolyd Node Tower Black.

  • Form factor
    • PRO FORGE M051A:Mini Tower
    • Node Tower Black:Tower
  • Maximum CPU cooler height
    • PRO FORGE M051A:16 cm
    • Node Tower Black:14 cm
  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • PRO FORGE M051A:0
    • Node Tower Black:2
  • Front fans diameters supported
    • PRO FORGE M051A:120,140 mm
    • Node Tower Black:120,80 mm
  • Rear fans installed
    • PRO FORGE M051A:1x 120 mm
    • Node Tower Black:1x 80 mm
  • Rear fans diameters supported
    • PRO FORGE M051A:120 mm
    • Node Tower Black:80 mm
  • Width
    • PRO FORGE M051A:200 mm
    • Node Tower Black:180 mm
  • Depth
    • PRO FORGE M051A:388 mm
    • Node Tower Black:370 mm

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Comparison of PRO FORGE M051A, Node
57 specifications
Design2 differ
Form factorDiffersMini TowerTower
TypePCPC
MaterialKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSPCC, Metal, Rubber, Plastic
Product colourBlackBlack
Supported motherboard form factorsmicro ATX, Mini-ITXmicro ATX, Mini-ITX
Number of 3.5" baysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Number of 5.25" baysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Number of 2.5" bays22
Number of expansion slots44
Side windowKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
On/off buttonYesYes
Reset buttonYesYes
Maximum CPU cooler heightDiffers16 cm14 cm
Maximum graphics card length30 cm30 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 sourceYes
Power supplyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source500 W
Number of power supply unitsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Power supply locationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTop
ATX power connector (20+4 pin)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of SATA connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
Supported power supply form factorsKnown for oneATXUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers02
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity11
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C ports quantity00
Audio inputYesYes
Audio outputYesYes
Cooling3 differ
Number of front fans supported (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Front fans diameters supportedDiffers120,140 mm120,80 mm
Number of side fans supported (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Side fans diameters supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120 mm
Rear fans installedDiffers1x 120 mm1x 80 mm
Number of rear fans supported (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Rear fans diameters supportedDiffers120 mm80 mm
Front fans installedKnown for one3x 120 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of top fans supported (max)Known for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Top fans diameters supportedKnown for one120 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Storageidentical
Supported HDD sizes2.5,3.5"2.5,3.5"
HDD/SSD combo cageKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers200 mm180 mm
DepthDiffers388 mm370 mm
HeightDiffers423 mm360 mm
WeightDiffers4.4 kg6.1 kg
Material thicknessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.4 mm
Packaging data1 differ
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source400 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source220 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source420 mm
Package weightDiffers5.23 kg4.55 kg

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