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Zalman Z3 vs Fractal Design Define R5 Black vs Enermax Ostrog vs AeroCool Mechatron

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Brand
Zalman
Brand
Fractal Design
Brand
Enermax
Brand
AeroCool
Model
Z3
Model
FD-CA-DEF-R5-BK
Model
ECA3253-BR
Model
Mechatron-Black Steel Edition
Release Date
📅 October 2013
Release Date
📅 November 2014
Release Date
-
Release Date
📅 January 2016
* First availability for purchase, it may not correspond to the actual market launch date.
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User reviews
★★★★★
(52 reviews)
User reviews
★★★★☆
(10 reviews)
User reviews
★★★★★
(19 reviews)
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Supported PC parts
Supported PC parts
Supported PC parts
Supported PC parts
Pros
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Pros
-
Pros
  • Build quality
  • Removable drive cage
Pros
  • A lot of space for big CPU coolers and long graphic cards
  • Can hold water-cooling radiators in the top
Cons
-
Cons
-
Cons
  • Only rear fan included
Cons
  • Limited cable management
  • Only 2 fans included
Type
ATX Mid Tower
Type
ATX Mid Tower
Type
ATX Mid Tower
Type
ATX Mid Tower
Color
Black
Color
Black
Color
Black/Red
Color
Black
Includes Power Supply
No
Includes Power Supply
No
Includes Power Supply
No
Includes Power Supply
No
External 5.25" Drive Bays
2
External 5.25" Drive Bays
2
External 5.25" Drive Bays
4
External 5.25" Drive Bays
3
External 3.5" Drive Bays
0
External 3.5" Drive Bays
0
External 3.5" Drive Bays
1
External 3.5" Drive Bays
0
Internal 2.5" Drive Bays
0
Internal 2.5" Drive Bays
2
Internal 2.5" Drive Bays
0
Internal 2.5" Drive Bays
3
Internal 3.5" Drive Bays
4
Internal 3.5" Drive Bays
8
Internal 3.5" Drive Bays
5
Internal 3.5" Drive Bays
4
Motherboard Compatibility
ATX, Micro ATX, Mini ITX
Motherboard Compatibility
ATX, Micro ATX, Mini ITX
Motherboard Compatibility
ATX, Micro ATX, Mini ITX
Motherboard Compatibility
ATX, Micro ATX
Front Panel I/O
USB 2.0 Type A, USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type A
Front Panel I/O
USB 2.0 Type A, USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type A
Front Panel I/O
USB 2.0 Type A, USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type A
Front Panel I/O
USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type A
Dimensions
465 mm x 192 mm x 430 mm
Dimensions
520 mm x 231 mm x 451 mm
Dimensions
480 mm x 199 mm x 459 mm
Dimensions
533 mm x 226 mm x 501 mm
Volume
38 L
Volume
54 L
Volume
44 L
Volume
60 L
Max VGA length allowance
360 mm
Max VGA length allowance
310 mm
Max VGA length allowance
286 mm
Max VGA length allowance
330 mm
Max VGA length allowance (w/o HDD cage)
-
Max VGA length allowance (w/o HDD cage)
440 mm
Max VGA length allowance (w/o HDD cage)
413 mm
Max VGA length allowance (w/o HDD cage)
-
Expansion Slots
7
Expansion Slots
7
Expansion Slots
7
Expansion Slots
7
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