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Deepcool CH780 vs Fractal Design Terra: Comparison
Deepcool CH780 vs Fractal Design Terra: the cpu cooler clearance difference
The gap that matters here is cpu cooler clearance: Deepcool CH780 190 mm against Fractal Design Terra 65 mm, which puts Deepcool CH780 66% ahead. Deepcool CH780 also leads on included fans, 4 on the Deepcool CH780 versus 2 on the Fractal Design Terra. Deepcool CH780 also leads on gpu clearance, 435 mm on the Deepcool CH780 versus 326 mm on the Fractal Design Terra. There is a split on typical price as well, 190 USD on the Deepcool CH780 versus 210 USD on the Fractal Design Terra. They differ on dimensions too, 555 x 250 x 545mm on the Deepcool CH780 versus 382 x 210 x 226mm on the Fractal Design Terra.
Who each one is for
The Deepcool CH780 is the one to take for value-focused full-tower showcase builds and E-ATX motherboards, though it is not built for extreme dual-480mm radiator builds and small desks. The Fractal Design Terra suits desk-visible SFF builds and living room or studio PCs, though it is not the pick for tall air-cooler builds and E-ATX or ATX motherboards. Our rating of the Deepcool CH780 (8/10): one of the best value full-tower showcase cases right now, undercutting pricier rivals without giving up much. Our rating of the Fractal Design Terra (8/10): the best-looking SFF case on a desk, with real thermal tradeoffs to match its layout.
Which is cheaper, Deepcool CH780 or Fractal Design Terra?
The Fractal Design Terra asks 11% more, $210 against $190 for the Deepcool CH780.
Frequently asked questions
Do the Deepcool CH780 and Fractal Design Terra differ on radiator support?
Yes. Radiator Support reads Front up to 420mm, top up to 420mm on the Deepcool CH780 versus Top up to 240mm on the Fractal Design Terra.
Is the Front USB-C the same on the Deepcool CH780 and Fractal Design Terra?
It is. Both are listed at Yes, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.
Specs and benchmarks
Brand
- Deepcool CH780
- DeepCool
- Fractal Design Terra
- Fractal Design
Motherboard Support
- Deepcool CH780
- E-ATX, ATX, mATX, ITX
- Fractal Design Terra
- Mini-ITX
Case Type
- Deepcool CH780
- Full-Tower
- Fractal Design Terra
- SFF / Mini-ITX
Model
- Deepcool CH780
- CH780
- Fractal Design Terra
- Terra
Panel Type
- Deepcool CH780
- Panoramic tempered glass, dual-chamber
- Fractal Design Terra
- Anodized aluminum side panels, tempered glass top window
GPU Clearance
- Deepcool CH780
- 435 mmBest
- Fractal Design Terra
- 326 mm-25%
Typical Price
- Deepcool CH780
- 190 USD
- Fractal Design Terra
- 210 USD
CPU Cooler Clearance
- Deepcool CH780
- 190 mmBest
- Fractal Design Terra
- 65 mm-66%
Included Fans
- Deepcool CH780
- 4Best
- Fractal Design Terra
- 2-50%
Radiator Support
- Deepcool CH780
- Front up to 420mm, top up to 420mm
- Fractal Design Terra
- Top up to 240mm
Front USB-C
- Deepcool CH780
- Yes
- Fractal Design Terra
- Yes
Dimensions
- Deepcool CH780
- 555 x 250 x 545mm
- Fractal Design Terra
- 382 x 210 x 226mm
Which one should you pick?
Choose Deepcool CH780 if you want the higher GPU clearance (435 mm vs 326 mm), the higher CPU cooler clearance (190 mm vs 65 mm) and the higher included fans (4 vs 2).
Choose Fractal Design Terra if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Price comparison
| Retailer | Deepcool CH780 | Fractal Design Terra |
|---|---|---|
| Deepcool | $190.00 View on Deepcool | |
| Fractal Design Store | $210.00 View on Fractal Design Store |
Disclaimer: The price and specification of the given product may differ from the actual product. Please confirm on the retailer's website before buying.
Verdict
Deepcool CH780
8 / 10 Expert Rating
One of the best value full-tower showcase cases right now, undercutting pricier rivals without giving up much.
Fractal Design Terra
8 / 10 Expert Rating
The best-looking SFF case on a desk, with real thermal tradeoffs to match its layout.