Behind the name DeepCool is a Chinese manufacturer of PC components. DeepCool was founded in Beijing in 1996. The manufacturer’s product portfolio includes cases as well as CPU coolers and compact water cooling systems. In September 2022, DeepCool added new products to its portfolio. One of these products is a case called DeepCool CH510, which we will put to the test today.
The DeepCool CH510 basically has a lot in common with CG560, which we have already tested here. Thus, the CH510 uses the same body and only the front panel was designed differently. Thus, the spacious interior, a simple look and the high hardware compatibility remain. On top of that, there is a sleek look, a pre-installed 120-millimeter fan, a headset holder, a GPU support, and a tempered glass side window. In terms of pricing, DeepCool estimates an MSRP of €74.90 for the CH510.
Technical Details
| Model: | DeepCool CH510 |
| Case Type: | ATX |
| Dimensions: | 230 mm (W) x 471 mm (H) x 435 mm (D) |
| Weight: | 7.2 kg |
| Material: | Steel, plastic, tempered glass |
| Color: | Black |
| Front connectors | 2x USB 3.0 Type-A, 1x HD audio |
| Drive bays: | 2x 3.5″/ 2.5″ 3x 2.5″ |
| Expansion slots: | 7x horizontal |
| Form Factors: | ATX, mATX, ITX |
| Ventilation: | Front: 3x 120/ 2x 140 mm Rear: 1x 120 / 1x 140 mm Lid: 3x 120 / 2x 140 mm Bottom: 2x 120 mm |
| Radiators: | Front: 1x 240/ 280/ 360 mm Rear: 1x 120 mm Lid: 1x 240/ 360 mm Side: 1x 240 mm |
| Max. CPU cooler height: | 175 mm |
| Max. Graphics card length: | 380 mm |
| Max. Net part length: | 300 mm (without HDD cage), 160 mm (with HDD cage) |
| Cable management space: | 21 mm |
| Price: | € 71.03 * |
| Features: | Dust filter, cable management, 4 (3x 140 mm, 1x 120 mm) pre-installed ARGB fans including control board, Tempered Glass |
DeepCool CH510 review: the scope of delivery
DeepCool also packs the CH510 in a cardboard box, which was kept in the typical design of the manufacturer. Thus, the cardboard box is mostly brown, but it has a small stripe in turquoise color as well as a sticker, which shows a picture of the product. In addition, a table with all the technical specifications of the midi tower is printed on the packaging.
Inside the box, the CH510 was wrapped in two blocks of hard Styrofoam and a sheet of plastic. All the mounting accessories have been placed by the manufacturer in a bag inside the case. This contains all the necessary screws, some cable ties and mounting instructions.
Exterior impression
DeepCool has taken an extremely calm approach to the design of the CH510 front panel. It is completely flat and has two large ventilation openings on the sides, through which optional front fans can suck in fresh air. The front panel is mainly made of steel and can be pulled off with a strong jerk. Behind it, there is room for three 120 mm or two 140 mm fans, in front of which a magnetic dust filter has also been placed. A special highlight at the front, however, is the spring-loaded mount for headsets.
Unlike the front, the lid was designed to be rather airy and optimized for the installation of fans or radiators. Dominated by a large fan opening including a dust filter, the manufacturer has also placed the side-oriented I/O panel here. This has two USB 3.0 Type-A ports, an HD audio combo port and two buttons for power and reset.
The left side panel of the CH510 is made of tempered glass and is slightly tinted, but still allows deep insights into the inside of the midi tower. It is attached to the entire frame via magnets without tools. The panel can be pulled off via a small handle? The right side panel is made of steel and has thumbscrews, a pull-out aid as well as ventilation openings in the lower area, behind which a dust filter has also been placed.
The back of the CH510 doesn’t hide anything extraordinary. The power supply is placed at the bottom and above it are seven expansion slots with reusable bezels. Surprisingly, the expansion cards are screwed inside and not outside. Above the expansion slots is the second pre-installed 140-format fan and the cutout for the motherboard’s I/O panel.
The tower gets a secure stand from four plastic feet, which were additionally covered with a layer of rubber. Another noticeable feature are two screws near the HDD cage, which indicate modularity. A simple mat made of mesh is used as a dust filter for the PSU.
Interior impression
Inside, there are no differences from the CG560 in terms of layout. Thus, the interior is divided into two chambers. The upper chamber is very large and features a flat motherboard tray. To optimize cabling, DeepCool has equipped the tray with two large and three small cable management holes. The two large holes also feature rubber grommets. The open design of the interior allows optional front fans to easily bring fresh air into the interior. However, another feature of the CH510 can be found in the front area at the height of the graphics card. DeepCool has also equipped this midi tower with a modular GPU mount.
As is often the case, the CK500 comes with a power supply cover. This covers the power supply, its cables and the HDD cage. To facilitate cabling, the cover also has two cable management openings and, in the front area, a large cutout that should increase compatibility with radiators.
Obviously hiding underneath the PSU cover are the PSU and a modular HDD cage. The PSU mounting location has thin rubber bumpers to minimize vibrations. Otherwise, there is mainly space for cables on the back of the motherboard tray. In order to be able to route the power supply’s connections even better, the manufacturer has had eyelets for cable ties punched into the rear panel in numerous places and has already pre-routed the I/O panel’s cables.
The installation options for conventional data media correspond to the selected layout. Thus, either two 3.5″ or 2.5″ HDDs can be installed in the modular HDD cage. For this purpose, the plastic frames have to be pulled out, populated and pushed back in. Additionally, two more SSDs can be placed on the back of the motherboard tray. Here, the mounting is done via rubber rings and oblong screws. You have to fix four of these screws per SSD and then press the data medium onto the rubber rings. It couldn’t be simpler.
The external and internal build quality is predominantly on a good to very good level. Thus, no sharp edges or paint defects are visible throughout. The same applies to the material quality. Only the material thickness of the side panel is rather borderline for the targeted price range.
DeepCool CH510 test: Installation of the components
Now we come to the system installation in the DeepCool CH510 test. For hardware, we’re using a AMD Ryzen 5 1400 on a MSI B350 PC Mate with 16GB Crucial Ballistix Sport LT gray DDR4-2666. The Ryzen is cooled by an LC-Power Cosmo Cool LC-CC-120-RGB and is overclocked to 3.8 GHz (1.25 V). A GTX 1060 6GB from Gigabyte AORUS is responsible for the image output. The power supply is handled by the fully modular LC-Power LC550 V2.31 Platinum with an 80 Plus Platinum efficiency rating.
That the DeepCool CH510 is particularly spacious is clearly noticeable when installing the components. The motherboard is quickly placed and can be easily screwed in even with the CPU cooler mounted. The pre-installed spacers, which can hold the motherboard in place without additional screws, also help. Spacious also behind the motherboard tray to, which allowed a neat cabling. The overall result is very presentable and can be presented well through the side window.
No matter what components are purchased, there is no need to worry about anything not fitting in the CH510. For example, this midi tower has room for CPU coolers that are 175 millimeters tall and graphics cards that are up to 380 millimeters long. The PSU may be between 160 and 300 millimeters long, depending on the position of the HDD cage. There is also room for a water cooling system. The lid and front support radiators up to a length of 360 millimeters, although not simultaneously.
From the factory, the DeepCool CH510 comes with a single 120 mm fan in the rear. This consists of a black frame as well as fan with seven fan blades. It reaches a maximum speed of 1100 rpm and we connect it to the motherboard via a 3-pin connector. The corresponding cable is also black. Basically, the fan can get the warm air out of the case, but it is definitely not one of the quietest or best-performing models.
Finally, we come to the temperatures that were reached in the DeepCool CH510 test. During the stress test, Prime95 and FurMark were run at a room temperature of 20 °C for 15 minutes. Furthermore, the test was performed with two different fan speeds.
Scenario |
Temperature |
| CPU: 50% PWM (950rpm) GPU: 50% PWM (1650 rpm) Open-Air Benchtable (no additional fans) |
CPU: 67.0 °C GPU: 57.7 °C |
| CPU: 50% PWM (950 rpm) GPU: 50% PWM (1650 rpm) 1x 120 mm 7V (740 rpm) |
CPU: 75.4 °C GPU: 63.9 °C |
| CPU: 50% PWM (950 rpm) GPU: 50% PWM (1650 rpm) 1x 120 mm 7V (520 rpm) |
CPU: 73.2 °C GPU: 63.8 °C |
In terms of temperature, the CH510 cannot keep up with the Deepcool CG560. The reason for this is the lack of three fans in the front and the much more restrictive front panel. However, considering that our test is a worst-case scenario, the achieved temperatures are OK. However, we would recommend placing one or two case fans in the front to move fresh air directly towards the CPU cooler. At full speed, the fan is easily audible from the case, but do not seem annoying at all.
DeepCool CH510 review: conclusion
Overall, the CH510 is a slimmed down DeepCool CK500, just with a different front panel design as well as reduced feature set. Thus, the CH510 can still score with a very good workmanship and a well thought-out layout, through which there is plenty of space for hardware. The design of the midi tower is restrained, but the front panel made of steel and the side window made of tempered glass clearly improve the feel. In addition, all relevant openings have been equipped with a dust filter, albeit only with simple mesh filters. Finally, DeepCool has also given the CH510 a practical GPU mount.
However, you definitely have to do without RGB effects in the DeepCool CH510 and the cooling performance could be better ex-factory as well. Both can be improved with new or additional fans, but that will cost additional money. Also. According to current pricing, the DeepCool CK500 currently costs 15€ more, but it also offers additional features in return. For example, the CK500 already comes from the factory with two 140mm fans, a more practical dust filter for the power supply, and a full USB 3.2 Type-C port in the I/O panel. However, cases with similar features and space characteristics are currently not much cheaper than the CH510.
If you like the sleek look, the DeepCool CH510 is a solid midi tower with plenty of space, but you should invest a few more bucks in additional or better fans if you want to install a stronger gaming system.
DeepCool CH510
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Value for money
88/100
The DeepCool CH510 is a spacious midi tower with a good build quality and practical features like a headset holder and a GPU mount. However, the closed case does restrict the airflow somewhat.
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