The Deepcool CH160 is CHEAP but not a nasty SFF/ITX case

This is a very interesting new SFF/ITX case from Deepcool. It is only $65 but has a few little oddities.
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Chapters
00:00 - Lan Party Time
00:42 - Panel Removal
01:42 - Wiring & IO
01:52 - Top Handle
02:06 - Dust Filters
02:28 - PSU
04:04 - SSD & HDD
04:52 - Fans
07:17 - How many screws?
07:24 - Motherboard
08:26 - Air Coolers
09:03 - Pixels
10:52 - GPU
11:55 - Build it
13:23 - Mini Cinematic Mode
14:19 - Thermals & Hardware
15:18 - Build Quality & ITX things
17:25 - That's not the whole story
18:27 - Problems with Deepcool QC again!
20:38 - Pricing & Availability

[@GearSeekers]

The Graph says "Closed No Filter" that is actually the metric for "No Top Fan". This is also to do with Deepcool telling us that the review embargo had been moved up by 24 hours about 3 hours from the new embargo. Instead of us having an extra day to polish the video within our planned schedule we were rushed. Very unprofessional of them. I guess it's reflected in the quality of this case. If there are any typos in the video. You know who to blame. We had to rush this to get it out on time. Just like Deepcool and their QC. Yeah I am salty about it. EDIT - Watch the follow up video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/l2qYhZtri85niNE

[@GearSeekers]

We just filmed a little bit of a follow up to answer your questions. Stay tuned!

[@DEEPCOOL1996]

HUGHUG Nick, think you like us, as you posted 2 videos, please don't be mad at DeepCool. We like you!

[@DEEPCOOL1996]

HUGHUG Nick, think you like us, as you posted 2 videos, please don't be mad at DeepCool. We like you!

[@savegesworkshop9908]

@@DEEPCOOL1996 give me a ch160 pwetty pwease

[@Kelekona_808]

The A S S labeling really helps me understand where to shove the hardware in!

[@Kelekona_808]

Cheap SFF case with a handle seems like a solid LAN party option. Like Nick I want to dunk on it, but it really seams to do the job without breaking the bank or overheating parts.

[@robiecalong2]

SilverStone ML08B-H was a SFF case back in the day .. and it had a handle .. but at the time it was about $80 i believe .. it was a time when SFF build where starting to pop up..

[@sch-corp]

Wtf this thing is only $79AUD. Shut up and take my money, Deepcool!!!

[@xs3tsunax]

fr. its NR200 killer

[@megadeth8592]

@@xs3tsunax i see 0 reasons to buy this over an nr200

[@sch-corp]

@@megadeth8592 cheaper, native ATX PSU support, much bigger air cooler support

[@xs3tsunax]

@@megadeth8592 big ol aircooler and having TG without sacrificing cooling. For me who like sff that aren't just metal box, that's a big deal

[@Ruiso7]

​@@xs3tsunax not really, the NR200 is more of a liquid cooled case with a 280mm radiator support with the option to aircool aswell the only thing good about this case is the price which is really good.

[@LastSecBloomer]

Typically in ITX cases with this layout like the NCase M1, Cooler Master NR200, etc., when you use a tower cooler you set it up to intake from the back and bottom (for GPU) and exhausts through the top. This case has perforated front which makes things even easier, the PSU gets fresh air. For some reason, case makers don't include the fan filter for the back with cases with that layout which leads me to believe they either don't know how people set up air cooling in them or don't care. It's a shame they didn't make the case longer and added side brackets like in NR200. That would enable longer GPUs (good luck fitting any 4090 other than FE or most 4080s) and AIO or more storage, but it would raise the price too and geniuses would say "it's just another copy of NR200". In fact, the AIO isn't really needed when you have Thermalright coolers which cost like $50 and cool better than any 240mm AIO, but I would like to have more storage space...

[@JoelHernandez-tz3vk]

The RX 7900 GRE I wanted to put in exceeds the specified maximum length by 14mm as well. Sapphire Pulse in case you're wondering.

[@marcelulbrich7527]

I was on a LAN party with 1.900 participants 2 weeks ago and this is the case, I had needed :)

[@swanstudios2018]

Love this channel and your energy. so under rated. Man and your beats are top notch I'm deff copping those as inspiration on the beats i'm trying to make.

[@GearSeekers]

LFG 🦾

[@mannyc19]

Great review brother!

[@elthanos879]

This was a SUPER beneficial video for this specific case. Thank you dude! Can you post your parts list?

[@jamafett]

Went straight from Mr Matt Lee's video to yours, i have a soft spot for SFF, and the case looks good and has filters, very few SFF do. Love you guys❤

[@pikachurocks442]

Great video and review! Are there cooler specifications so another fan on top can fit?

[@Phalaxis83]

Excellent video fams! Not a case for me but good to see options for those that want it

[@sparkplugbarrens]

The top and exhaust fans seem counter intuitive. The exhaust fan is right up against the cpu cooler fan, and the top fan directs the airflow away from the cpu cooler, basically exhausting the air intake from the front immediately.

[@recyclebinladen5903]

Yeah, thought the same thing. No wonder his temps are high.

[@Games_and_Tech]

Same thoughts here

[@hebie666]

He addresses this in the video...

[@ailluinthethyra6139]

If you have built on an NR200 this is a no brainer. Rear intake, top & front exhaust with rear to front CPU cooler airflow.

[@itsallon3]

Just put one intake in front and top and one exhaust at the back and you good, there is nothing wrong with the rear fan to be right against the cooler

[@marksulloway5669]

Thanks for your comments. Screws!!! Very large for SFF. Would prefer a mesh side panel instead of glass.

[@jwaye89]

Awesome video fams, the case looks decent

[@MasonzeroDigitalWorks]

I've been pondering what to eventually replace my 11.5 liter Silverstone SG13 with, and even though this is obviously larger, I think this might be the one.. Between modern I/O, full sized PSU support, glass side panel, and larger GPU support, all while still being pretty dang small and inexpensive, it's a winner! Only thing is I would need to buy an air cooler.. I currently have a 120mm AIO cooler in my SG13, do you think it'd be fine to just put that in this case hooked up to any of the fan mounts? Or is there not even enough clearance for that you think? I see some level of extra space in your build, but it'd definitely be tight, if it fit at all.

[@robmulally]

TF as a Mod for Quake! Talk about flashbacks, I think that was my first in game "Grapple" Moment, It wasn't taking the PC case to a LAN part that was the headache, it was the CRT monitors haha, The coolest guy in the room was the one who brought the massive switch home from work I remember thinking how much does that cost and its sitting on a plastic chair in the middle of the room haha, good memories. This video gave me scew anxiety, mum jokes and some sweet slider timelapses amazing as always.

[@MHAAAAANZ]

Always on point! you're too funny to not give you a like every video.

[@akmarksman]

Loving the sarcasm from Nick. 🤣

[@gpredd1]

Hey family, Klaire, please don’t leave Nick alone he’s scary sometimes. LOL God bless you all. ❤

[@KlaireGearSeekers]

🤭 and unsupervised child

[@pRopaaNS]

Now this is a case that makes me want to build a new pc again. I wonder what iterations will it have gone through in years forward, when I actually go down to do it.

[@GearSeekers]

Deepcool makes cases and then never iterates.

[@PATRK55]

This feels like the design successor to the NZXT H200 series, and Im in love

[@emiel255]

Can you take a look at the Thorzone NanoQ S and R version next please? Would love to see a build in that by you

[@wotlessvenom1650]

You mentioned there is no radiator support and I'll never doubt you but I'm curious to know if the radiator was mounted below the top 120mm fans in a non conventional way (bracket,fan radiator with longer screws) would really love for you to test it if it hasn't already been done Thank you LOVE YOUR VIDEOS....

[@crazyeyecarl]

I went with the Asus Prime AP201 due to your review, and how the measurements were kind of off. Completely true. Specially if you use a 140mm PSU or smaller.

[@AnteraxxX]

Where available in germany .... where :/? - I guess, its an good alternative for the Sliger SM 620 (which is very rare on the 2nd hand market). Does the Noctua NH-D15 fit in the Bottom-to-Top-Configuration?

[@rickgear2579]

Case is way too big, yet is doesn't seem like it can handle a non-founders 4090....ugh. It aggravates me that these cases can fit founders edition, but not stuff like Asus. Why do these case designers assume everyone has founders editions? So close Deepcool....so close...ugh.

[@GearSeekers]

That's classic Deepcool though. Always so close but never close enough.

[@ffwast]

I need to have all the panels with that square mesh so I can cover them all with jerryrigged radiator mounts and "rockets" (which should also be cheaper to manufacture than the tempered glass,seems like they missed the mark on that one)

[@GearSeekers]

TG is dirt cheap to manufacture to be honest. Also less tooling in the factory too.

[@bikedoc4145]

I like the Velcro song 👍

[@theoneyoulikee]

Can you please review Antec C5? There's literally no videos about that case and how a build would look inside it. I'd like to see if you use a matx board

[@StudyWithNika]

The best small case for the price. Thank you Deepcool you are amazing ❤

[@DEEPCOOL1996]

Appreciate the kind words, thank you!

[@wigenite]

@10:51 & 12:55 looks like you'd have to remove any air coolers to install or remove a 4090FE?

[@robertj1138]

Thank you.

[@MacanEV]

There was an opportunity to name this case CH349 OTOH, CHIbO is a good name too

[@funxify7848]

try the s300 itx case, it's great value at about 70 dollars and only 8 liters, imo the better budget sff case

[@robiecalong2]

If im going to be traveling with this case and using the handle. Do they have a configuration with all metal case. I dont like it having a glass panel. And if this case is gonna be used for travel use case. I would rather prefer this itx travel case by SilverStone ML08B-H

[@SpoonHurler]

3:01 A. S. And S. I see what you did there!

[@GearSeekers]

You didn't see anything lol

[@villan6999]

Hey! We still do LAN parties about 6 times a year 😁😁😁

[@oilpatch432]

the chip b role music. Heck yes!!!

[@prettyorchid]

feels cheap? it is the most cute itx i've seen that doesn't cost a human organ, I will def. buy it for my am5 build. Thermals are surprinsingly good in every review I have watched, i am sold.

[@drewnewby]

I probably missed it, but did you test without the top exhaust fan? Seems like it might do better without it.

[@GearSeekers]

Yes. I mentioned that. It's in the graph

[@drewnewby]

I must be dense, I heard you mention it, but didn't see it in the graph. No Panels, Closed No Filter, Closed. I guess it's Closed No Filter?

[@GearSeekers]

@@drewnewby Graphs must not have updated. Stupid After Effects. This is what happens when Deepcool emails and says they have moved a review embargo to be in 3 hours time. Not 27 hours time.

[@wireless1235]

Some of us take small PCs during travel and the handle comes in handy. Not just for lan parties.

[@GearSeekers]

But you're travelling to a LAN party

[@rodhester2166]

I thought for sure you were going to put a GS on the front with those color candies..

[@trevorbarney1796]

Too much of the focus has gone into the CPU cooling which is backwards thinking. The GPU is what needs to most cooling and for a case this large, i find it unacceptable to not support active cooling for it. Both the NR200 and M1, both being smaller and the same layout, can support this. some suggestions to Deep Cool for the V2 of this case: 1) better build quality for an $7-80 Price tag 2) make the front panel removeable 3) offer a mesh side panel inplace of the glass 4) reduce the I/O to only; a power button, 1 USB Type A and Audio (personally i'd remove the audio jack as well) 5) after fixing the I/O, remove the excess metal running along the bottom of the case in favor of improved GPU entry. Yes literally make it a squared off hub of IO sitting in the bottom right. 6) Increase Case height and length but reduce width. This goes back to assisted airflow; both top and bottom fans need to be supported over massive air coolers.

[@GJG0420]

Love the build! just sucks that those damn Noctua fans stick out like a soar thumb.

[@eveypea]

Deep Cool? With the NSFW one liners you are spitting I honestly thought it was a DeadPool case... Also, was a piece of plastic crinkling ASMR sound that you threw in the mix of the build montage? Brilliant if it was

[@robiecalong2]

i know this is for an itx build .. but please review the SAMA IM01 or IM01 pro with glass panel .. it supports itx and mATX motherboard .. and if you do happen to review it, please compare your experience with building on both the Deepcool and Sama case .. please note the Sama IM01 got its inspiration from the Coolermaster NR200, but i like the Sama IM01 case better for its support of mATX motherboard ..

[@1986Hikaru]

I think he already done a review of the Sama im01.

[@1000dreams]

OK before I watch the rest of the video I wanted to express a YESSSS after the Quake TF mention, those were the days haha

[@DEEPCOOL1996]

HUGHUG Nick, think you like us, as you posted 2 videos, please don't be mad at DeepCool. We like you!

[@zebedee23]

I’d would have tried like 7700 or 7900 non x and maybe switch that top fan up to intake. I know putting top fans to intake is big no but I believe in the scenario it might be ok

[@GearSeekers]

You should watch more of the video ;)

[@marinipersonal]

Interesting case. Have a Deepcool Morpheus here and the case is very solid. Too bad Deepcool chose not to carry the same quality over.

[@bradenarnold]

Competing thumbnail for same video with Mr. Matt Lee? Nice!

[@GearSeekers]

7:30

[@bradenarnold]

@@GearSeekers Best impersonation ever

[@jcft2012]

I believe this case is for smaller configurations, without excessive hardware...

[@zetter5888]

Whats the height of it without the top handle?

[@RXR25]

From the looks of it, those mesh covers will be inaccessible once the build is completed. Cool idea, but lacking execution. Otherwise, the case is solid.

[@GearSeekers]

Classic Deepcool move

[@Arexasaurus]

Your complaint about having to maneuver the GPU in is probably SUPER skewed by the fact that you're constantly building systems. Most people spend 30 seconds getting the GPU in and it will stay there for months if not years. Kind of a ridiculous complaint honestly.

[@GearSeekers]

Not really. I guarantee you if you built in this case it will take you at least 31 seconds.

[@adriannasyraf3534]

i hope they make the mesh side version. putting tempered glass casing in a travel bag is a big no no

[@MarkMangano]

How does the top panel look if you remove the handle?

[@GearSeekers]

Like the top panel without the handle lol

[@MarkMangano]

😂

[@MarkMangano]

@@GearSeekers Thanks for answering in the follow up video!

[@araujorrs]

"A S S"

[@BenyaminLorit]

Man, if only this supported more than 2.5"/3.5" drive, this would've been an instant buy. Still a great chassis nonetheless and I'd probably pick it if I was building a new system right now.

[@wayner2ll704]

I like the CPU cooler. Somehow those brown fans look good to me.

[@GearSeekers]

Brown fans are the best fans

[@RafitoOoO]

5 mins in and I'm already tilted by the amount of screws lol

[@GearSeekers]

It's the worst.

[@Nektopoulo]

Couldn't you fit a 120mm AIO on the back?

[@alexanderpaz4760]

Where you get one? Haven't found it yet in stores 😭

[@GearSeekers]

Deepcool

[@nathanpurss4582]

This would be excellent with an shorter gpu and a HDD cage

[@nameresu]

1) meshroom d = dead. 2) BUT it is another budget SFF case, that is TALL ENOUGH to fit mATX motherboard, but ITX-only instead. That's really bad, because (as I see it), thise kind of cases are positioned for "good performance rigs on a budget". And there is no "sff tax" on mATX motherboards. 3) as with NR200, move motherboard upwards, add 1 slot at the bottom, and there you have it, mATX, same size.

[@smuludgn]

You dont need that top exhaust where you need more intake.

[@l.i.archer5379]

You can, in fact, install a 240mm AIO in this case.

[@GearSeekers]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/l2qYhZtri85niNEsi=Tgl69sGCSB85SAVE

[@Happi-HD]

i see it more not like a nr200 replacement but a TU150 replacement with more airflow and somehow even less ssd support

[@jackfroggy]

Is there any way to turn off the LED logo on the Assassin 4S?

[@GearSeekers]

Unplug it

[@jackfroggy]

@@GearSeekers Is there a separate cable for the LED?

[@johnysempoi]

so you have an intake fan, and directly infront of it, there's an exhaust on top ... cool air comes in, and straight away goes out the top? no?

[@eric-pl6rk]

The reverse flow of the fan would be better so cpu has fresh air intake.

[@GearSeekers]

Check the thermals. No fan is actually better than having a fan blow in either direction. Air in a straight like is always more efficient

[@larrytorres6360]

Ah Yes! Another KZbin build with a 4090, a gpu that mere mortals will never possess. Still a great video.

[@GearSeekers]

Im a mortal. I have one.

[@G3niusCat]

One thing that absolutely unnerves me about cases is the ridiculous length of the front panel cables. And the length of these cables is egregious! Why the hell would you use foot-long cables in an iTX case this small?! The motherboard connectors are literally in front of the front panel!

[@EjectTime]

But how much space is there between the bottom of the case the 4090? Because it looks like it's kinda choked

[@GearSeekers]

I think the correct measurement is "A bees dick" Check the thermals. GPU thermals are great.

[@superstaples]

What would you say are the top 3 itx cases available today?

[@GearSeekers]

What about available in July after Computex? 👀

[@boydolson5350]

They could make this just a bit taller and support matx motherboards

[@wajdisalihin86]

Can we squeeze a 310mm gpu in that?

[@dabidflor9563]

Machines and more was able to fit a 240mm rad up top, but all reviews on this case to be on the positive side.

[@GearSeekers]

Wait for part 2 lol

[@dabidflor9563]

Will be watching it for sure@@GearSeekers

[@nemuzko]

They could have made this case. One or two millimeters taller, and it would have been absolutely perfect.

[@noeboss9332]

Does anyone know if you have a mesh panel available or plan to sell it for this case?

[@GearSeekers]

Deepcool would never. Are you sure you want another panel that will fold in half like a piece of paper.

[@noeboss9332]

@@GearSeekers I was referring to being able to change the tempered glass panel for a mesh one. In my case, I plan to use the PC to render, that is, the temperatures will be very high. but I like small PCs, and one with better airflow would allow me to maintain temperatures

[@DEEPCOOL1996]

Hi there, yes, we plan to sell mesh panels for the CH160 as accessories:)

[@auroraflash]

I might have felt the Chromax Black a little more D

[@Kassshh4k]

Came here for a review, left concerned

[@matiasspesot7884]

whats the thing with that case and the cooler they everywhere

[@kevint3821]

Hah thanks for making me laugh today!

[@ebrahiemcassim]

Nice, now make it M-ATX please...

[@GearSeekers]

Ah yes another opportunity for me to be disappointed with Deepcool cases again.

[@bradenarnold]

9:50 Your flying rocket hardware unboxed who? Mazel Tov on the hardware capable of obliterating a box! (and flight for that matter)

[@KlaireGearSeekers]

Lol wtf you included that at the start 🤭

[@GearSeekers]

I thought it was funny lol

[@ciawarhater]

12:30 "Deelcool" 😄

[@GearSeekers]

Thats the real name of the company.

[@DEEPCOOL1996]

@@GearSeekers but it's not😭 Nick, PLEASE don't, we are about to lose our job :(

[@1986Hikaru]

Why not make its a micro-atx case? Just one more slot, Deepcool.

[@MrMcyeet]

Words do not exist to explain how much I want to build in this case, but my gpu is 312mm long 😭

[@SkysTrains]

bro did NOT have to spell out the psu mounts like that

[@SkysTrains]

bro's off the rails today

[@GearSeekers]

I did

[@SkysTrains]

@@GearSeekers meow

[@GearSeekers]

​@@SkysTrains I GET IT NOW. YOUR CHANNEL IS ABOUT TRAINS!

[@SkysTrains]

@@GearSeekers yes yes

[@kingie66]

Wait a minute, you are saying that Valve, creators of Half-life, did mod for Quake?

[@GearSeekers]

Yeah the mod is called Half-Life

[@YongkiWibowo]

Psu extension cable make it looks so weird 😂

[@GearSeekers]

Its like a weird hair style lol

[@charliegrey90]

if it does not have any glass i would buy it.

[@bneexotics2120]

Cool little case 👍 fact you can run a decent Air Cooler makes it a solid choice.

[@rickgear2579]

yet it can't fit anything other than a founders edition 4090...why do these case designers assume everyone has a founders edition 4090.

[@itsdeonlol]

OMG the price is crazy for what you are getting! W Deepcool!

[@breakdown7153]

Not as quality as other cheap brands, proceeds to list brands I have purchased cases from and have all kinds of QC issues. Musetek used to have faulty hubs that could fry mobos😂

[@whatxxxxyou]

What is this beautiful little thing?

[@KlaireGearSeekers]

His name is Nick 🤭

[@MarcoGPUtuber]

If it's nasty, it just needs a wipedown and a healthy dose of Australian Export Multipurpose Spray

[@MarcoGPUtuber]

@@SBvice The comment reads IF it's nasty.

[@MarcoGPUtuber]

@@SBvice If you are unsure, then you are not the audience and my comment is not for you my friend.

[@chibilawl]

@@SBvice he means nasty as in dirty, he's referencing another youtuber

[@GearSeekers]

@@SBvice but you started the conversation 🤷‍♀