Bitfenix Nova vs Merc Alpha Case Comparison

Bitfenix Nova and BitFenix Merc Alpha 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 Nova	BitFenix Merc Alpha
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Pangoly Score (How do we rate?) -	Pangoly Score (How do we rate?) 79
Brand BitFenix	Brand BitFenix
Model BFX-NOV-100-KKXSK-RP	Model Merc Alpha BFC-MRC-100-KKX1-RP
Release Date -	Release Date 📅 October 2009
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Type ATX Mid Tower	Type ATX Mid Tower
Color Black	Color Black
Includes Power Supply No	Includes Power Supply No
External 5.25" Drive Bays 1	External 5.25" Drive Bays 3
External 3.5" Drive Bays 0	External 3.5" Drive Bays 1
Internal 2.5" Drive Bays 2	Internal 2.5" Drive Bays 0
Internal 3.5" Drive Bays 4	Internal 3.5" Drive Bays 6
Motherboard Compatibility ATX, Micro ATX, Mini ITX	Motherboard Compatibility ATX, Micro ATX, Mini ITX, Thin 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 437 mm x 183 mm x 465 mm	Dimensions 489 mm x 189 mm x 438 mm
Volume 37 L	Volume 40 L
Max VGA length allowance 320 mm	Max VGA length allowance 270 mm
Max VGA length allowance (w/o HDD cage) -	Max VGA length allowance (w/o HDD cage) 320 mm
Expansion Slots 7	Expansion Slots 7
Back Connect Support No	Back Connect Support No