BitFenix Merc Alpha vs Neos Case Comparison

BitFenix Merc Alpha and BitFenix Neos are both cases with the same Front Panel I/O (USB 2.0 Type A, USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type A) and Expansion Slots (7). The main differences are in External 5.25" Drive Bays, External 3.5" Drive Bays, Internal 2.5" Drive Bays and Internal 3.5" Drive Bays.

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BitFenix Merc Alpha	BitFenix Neos
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Brand BitFenix	Brand BitFenix
Model Merc Alpha BFC-MRC-100-KKX1-RP	Model BFC-NEO-100-KKXSR-RP
Release Date 📅 October 2009	Release Date -
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Type ATX Mid Tower	Type ATX Mid Tower
Color Black	Color Black/Red
Includes Power Supply No	Includes Power Supply No
External 5.25" Drive Bays 3	External 5.25" Drive Bays 2
External 3.5" Drive Bays 1	External 3.5" Drive Bays 0
Internal 2.5" Drive Bays 0	Internal 2.5" Drive Bays 3
Internal 3.5" Drive Bays 6	Internal 3.5" Drive Bays 3
Motherboard Compatibility ATX, Micro ATX, Mini ITX, Thin Mini ITX	Motherboard Compatibility ATX, Micro ATX, Mini ITX
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
Dimensions 489 mm x 189 mm x 438 mm	Dimensions 429 mm x 184 mm x 469 mm
Volume 40 L	Volume 37 L
Max VGA length allowance 270 mm	Max VGA length allowance 300 mm
Max VGA length allowance (w/o HDD cage) 320 mm	Max VGA length allowance (w/o HDD cage) -
Expansion Slots 7	Expansion Slots 7
Back Connect Support No	Back Connect Support No
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