Conclusion
...the CL500 is easy to work with and decent value at £80, but as the old adage goes, you get what you pay for.Deepcool's £80 CL500 mid-tower chassis promises high-airflow credentials without breaking the bank.
Free from RGB lighting and other gaudy additions, the black-and-grey design is inoffensive, there's enough room to house powerful hardware, and a couple of useful additions help enhance the product. These include a tinted and easily removable windowed side panel, an integrated GPU support bracket, a full-length PSU shroud and USB Type-C connectivity on the top I/O panel.
Plenty to ensure a hassle-free build, but there are limitations that prevent the CL500 from standing out among its immediate competitors. The fixed top fan mounts are limited to 120s, there's little attempt to dampen noise, only a single basic fan is included in the bundle, and overall build quality could be better.
Bottom line: the CL500 is easy to work with but doesn't offer any standout features for the £80 asking fee.
Three USB ports, including one Type-C
Integrated four-way PWM fan hub
GPU support bracket
Build quality not great
Top fan mounts limited to 120s
Little attempt to suppress noise
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