Deepcool CH260: ITX Dwarf Expands to Micro-ATX Format 39 comments
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Deepcools ITX Compact Housing CH160 Grows. As the CH260, it accommodates the next largest format for components: micro-ATX main panels and larger power supplies. While the design remains the same, the layout is adapted to the 10-liter volume. Cooling benefits from this.
In principle, the CH series also remains a “breadbox” in micro-ATX format, which can be positioned forward with its long side panel. The I/O panel is located completely under the long side window. There are the CH260’s power button, three USB ports, including one with a Type-C socket, and audio ports. The large mesh front can also be designed with rubber plugs, which the Deepcool sells separately. In principle, the model resembles the CH160 (review) and the digital CH170 (review) in that it is essentially positioned only at the rear and thus brought into tower form factor.
The power supply is again at the front on the CH260 and runs along the main board along the front. Power supplies up to 150 millimeters long are supported, allowing you to choose between the ATX and SFX form factor. With this arrangement, two fans fit at the front, allowing the components to vent freely. A total of four more fans fit at the rear and the cover.
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On the other hand, Deepcool doesn’t provide any fans at the bottom of the CH260. Since the main board fills the entire height of the Micro-ATX case, most graphics cards can still be accommodated. The GPU must therefore provide itself with airflow. Expansion cards are virtually unlimited due to the increased dimensions, as are CPU coolers. A single bracket behind the main board is intended for hard drives. Deepcool mentions the possibility of incorporating a 3.5″ and 2.5″ drive, but the combination bracket must be indicated—and according to the manual, it only allows for the attachment of a single data carrier.
The CH260 is available in black and white. The first dealer lists the housing for around €65 plus shipping; delivery should begin within the next two weeks. In terms of price, size has no effect: all three CH housings cost roughly the same. Deepcool CH160 Deepcool CH170 Digital Deepcool CH260 Board format: Mini-ITX, Slim Mini-ITX Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX Chassis (L × W × H): 336 × 200 × 284 mm (19.08 liters)
Side windows 380 × 250 mm (19.00 liters) 313 × 225 × 438 mm (30.85 liters)
Side window materials: plastic, steel, glass variant plastic, steel plastic, steel plastic, steel, glass net Weight: 3.30 kg 5.30 kg I/O ports / Other: 1 × USB 3.1 (USB 3.2 Gen 2) Type C, 2 × USB 3.0 (USB 3.0)
Heck: 1 × 120 mm (optional)
CDE: 2 × 120 mm (optional) CDE: 1 × 120 mm (optional)
Left side: 2 × 120 mm (optional)
Bottom: 1 × 120 mm (optional) Front: 2 × 120 mm (optional)
Back: 1 × 120 mm (optional)
CDE: 2 × 140 mm or 3 × 120 mm (optional) Dust filter: Cover, front, floor cover, front, floor, side, rear cover, front, floor Compatibility: CPU cooler: 172 mm
GPU: 230 mm – 305 mm
Power supply: 140 mm CPU chassis: 174 mm
GPU: 388 mm – 413 mm
Power supply: 150 mm
SFX form factor pricing: from €60 to €80 to €65 Topics: Deepcool Housing Source: DeepCool
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