DeepCool CH260
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The DeepCool CH260 is a popular mATX case praised for its high airflow and modern aesthetic, featuring a glass front panel and an integrated LCD. While it successfully fits large components like 360mm AIOs and 4-slot GPUs in a relatively small footprint, users frequently report a tedious assembly process. The case relies heavily on screws rather than tool-less clips, and panels must be removed in a specific sequence, which can be frustrating for some builders.
Pros
- Excellent airflow with support for up to six 120mm fans
- Attractive design with a glass front and integrated LCD display
- Spacious enough to fit large components like 360mm AIOs and 4-slot GPUs
- Strong value proposition, frequently cited as a good looker for its price point
- Better protection against pet hair compared to full-mesh cases
Cons
- Frustrating installation process requiring many screws and a specific panel removal order
- Very limited storage support with only one 2.5-inch or 3.5-inch drive bay
- PSU mounting can be finicky; slight misalignments can cause fans to brush against the mesh
- Power button LED color cannot be changed
Caveats
- While it supports ATX PSUs up to 150mm, users strongly suggest SFX or SFX-L units for easier cable management
- Build sturdiness is mixed; some find it an improvement over the CH160, while others find it less rigid than competitors like the Jonsbo Z20
Best for
- mATX builds where high airflow and aesthetics are the primary goals
- Builders on a budget who want a premium-looking case with a built-in display
Avoid if
- You require tool-less access for frequent hardware changes
- You need to install multiple internal hard drives
- You are using a large, non-modular ATX power supply
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Sentiment
102 positive (63%) · 41 mixed (25%) · 18 negative (11%)
Trust + time weighted score: +54% · raw score 52%
What redditors said (10 of 161)
So I originally bought Deepcool CH260 for my son but it doesn't his top shelf desk (very small)
Moved to the ch260 because the full mesh would have been a haven for cat fur , apparently
I have built in 160,170, 160plus, 260, 270 and they are nowhere near the sturdiness and confidence of z20. The deepcool will let you screw the psu, or fan a tiiiny bit incorrectly and it will screwup the distances between angles and makes the fans brush against the mesh or the sides.
Might look to build in this. I was looking at the ch260.
Not bad at all. There just a few more screws than normal for you to take off the panels. quite a lot of room for your parts, i thought i would have to play with them a bit more so they fit, but no they actually fit easily without much effort.
I really love this case. It has that mATX size while being able to fit such big components, and it also has the beautiful wide open glass front panel, where the LCD takes most of the attention.
Deepcool ch260 is very good, atx psu support is 150mm length max, you might face some trouble so i suggest you go with sfx Or Sfx-l (i got a sf850 from Corsair it's absolutely beautiful and compact)
I wish there was support for more than one 2.5"/3.5" drive, but I think it looks pretty nice.
I will vote ch260 since its the case im planning to use when I build my pc
Can't speak for the Z20 but I recently built in a ch260 and it's solid build quality. Everything fit well without any flimsy parts or weird fitting issues.
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