DeepCool CH160 Plus
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The DeepCool CH160 Plus is a compact Micro-ATX (mATX) case favored by builders who want a small footprint without the high cost of ITX-specific components. It is widely praised for its ability to house mATX motherboards, full-sized ATX power supplies, and 240mm AIO coolers in a portable frame. However, the small size leads to significant challenges with cable management and tight component clearances, which can make closing the side and front panels difficult.
Pros
- Supports standard mATX motherboards and ATX power supplies, avoiding the 'ITX tax'.
- Compact enough for travel and easy to move around.
- Accommodates 240mm AIO liquid coolers and GPUs up to 340mm.
- Clean aesthetic and high build quality for its price point.
- Considered one of the most affordable and best-value MFF (Medium Form Factor) cases in certain markets like India.
Cons
- Cable management is described as a 'pain' and highly challenging due to limited space.
- Tight clearances can make it difficult to close the front and back panels once components are installed.
- Potential quality control issues with the front air filter mesh being loose and rubbing against fans.
- Removing the front filter to fix rubbing can result in unpleasant intake noise through the grill.
Caveats
- Large GPUs (e.g., 270mm+) may sit extremely close to the PSU, potentially blocking airflow or requiring precise positioning.
- While it supports ATX PSUs, using one significantly restricts space for cable routing compared to SFX units.
- Does not support 360mm AIO coolers.
Best for
- Builders looking for a compact MFFPC (Medium Form Factor PC) on a budget.
- Users who want a portable PC but prefer using standard mATX and ATX parts.
- Small-desk setups where a full tower is too large.
Avoid if
- You are a first-time builder who lacks patience for difficult cable management.
- You require a 360mm AIO for high-end CPU cooling.
- You want a case with high-airflow mesh options for all panels.
This summary uses balanced time weighting with about a 6-month half-life. The evidence is drawn from a window between July 2025 and March 2026, with a median age of approximately 289 days. While the feedback is consistent, the volume of detailed technical reviews is moderate.
Sentiment
56 positive (67%) · 21 mixed (25%) · 6 negative (7%)
Trust + time weighted score: +62% · raw score 60%
What redditors said (10 of 83)
I love a tight fit like this. Managed to cram a 353mm long GPU into my CH160 Plus
The Deepcool CH160 Plus fit all the bills for me when it came to size, front IO orientation etc, but the official GPU clearance said 342mm (without a front fan) which was an issue cause the GPU I had in mind for it is a 353mm monster. Turns out with enough fiddling it will fit, but literally with just a millimeter or two clearance up against the front. And that's with a 150mm ATX PSU as well. I'm not sure I would recommend doing this though; it was not a happy build.
Also consider the DeepCool CH160 Plus, Jonsbo D32 STD, or Lian Li A3-mATX.
I love my CH160 Plus case, perfect compact mATX box that accommodates a large GPU if you're rocking an SFX PSU.
the price in Norway is disgusting so I landed on the CH160 Plus instead.
I went with all exhaust on my CH160 Plus and RTX 5070 Ventus 2X. ... Temperatures are great and so is fan noise.
New case - Deepcool CH160 Plus
CH160 has no cable management space so that makes it a lot harder.
I did white on the ch160 and i think the white looks a little nicer. Especially when you pair it with a deepcool digital air cooler.
The CH160 Plus seems much simpler. From the builds I’ve watched, I could just use 4 × 120mm case fans and have a straightforward setup without needing to worry about different fan sizes or configurations.
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