If you’re looking for a flashy PC case that catches the eye of everyone that walks into the room, Deepcool's CL500 ($79.99) is not the chassis for you. Featuring a two-tone paint job and a complete lack of RGB LED bling, this mid-tower ATX chassis simply isn't a flashy entry into the PC DIY stakes. It paints in a palette of grey, glass, and black. But that doesn't mean that this case is plain to the point of invisibility. Quite the contrary—the CL500's design comes off as both edgy and industrial. The case also has a quality feel that belies its low price. It looks—and builds—better in person. The Design: Cool, Industrial Chic A key goal for Deepcool in designing the CL500 was to create a case with excellent airflow, and this is something the case maker has clearly succeeded in doing. Running across the top and down the front of the case is a series of metal fins reminiscent of a large metal heatsink. Behind the fins is a layer of metal mesh that helps to keep out dust and makes t...
Deepcool's CL500 is a well-built mid-tower ATX case with a strong feature set for its price.
Strong feature set for the price; Sturdy build quality; Tempered glass window; USB-C on front I/O panel; Easy-to-remove magnetic side panels
A few more ports on the front panel wouldn't hurt; No RGB LED lights (may be a Pro for some shoppers)