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The main differences between Corsair Carbide Series SPEC-M2 and Corsair Carbide Series SPEC-ALPHA are in External 5.25" Drive Bays, Internal 2.5" Drive Bays, Internal 3.5" Drive Bays and Motherboard Compatibility.
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Corsair Carbide Series SPEC-M2 MicroATX Gaming Case CC-9011087-WW
Corsair Carbide Series SPEC-M2
Corsair Carbide Series SPEC-ALPHA Mid-Tower White/Red
Corsair Carbide Series SPEC-ALPHA
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$54.99
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Brand
CORSAIR
Brand
Corsair
Model
CC-9011087-WW
Model
CC-9011083-WW
Release Date
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Release Date
📅 March 2016
* First availability for purchase, it may not correspond to the actual market launch date.
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Type
MicroATX Mid Tower
Type
ATX Mid Tower
Color
Black
Color
White/Red
Includes Power Supply
No
Includes Power Supply
No
External 5.25" Drive Bays
1
External 5.25" Drive Bays
0
External 3.5" Drive Bays
0
External 3.5" Drive Bays
0
Internal 2.5" Drive Bays
2
Internal 2.5" Drive Bays
4
Internal 3.5" Drive Bays
2
Internal 3.5" Drive Bays
3
Motherboard Compatibility
Micro ATX, 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 3.2 Gen 1 Type A
Dimensions
448 mm x 198 mm x 378 mm
Dimensions
518 mm x 220 mm x 474 mm
Volume
34 L
Volume
54 L
Max VGA length allowance
383 mm
Max VGA length allowance
380 mm
Expansion Slots
4
Expansion Slots
7
Back Connect Support
No
Back Connect Support
No
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Comparison and key differences summary

Reasons to buy the Corsair Carbide Series SPEC-M2:

  • 31% cheaper, you can save $25.00
  • +1 external 5.25" bays
  • Additional VGA length allowance (+3.00mm)
  • Supports the following front panel USB ports: USB 2.0 Type A

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Reasons to buy the Corsair Carbide Series SPEC-ALPHA:

  • +2 internal 2.5" bays
  • +1 internal 3.5" bays
  • +3 Expansion slots
  • Supports the following motherboard formats: ATX
  • Much more space available (+38% total case volume)

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