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Deepcool CH780 vs Montech Air 903 Base: Comparison
What is the difference between Deepcool CH780 and Montech Air 903 Base?
Start with included fans, because it is the widest measured gap between them: Deepcool CH780 4 against Montech Air 903 Base 3, 25% in favour of Deepcool CH780. They differ on panel type too, Panoramic tempered glass, dual-chamber on the Deepcool CH780 versus Tempered glass on the Montech Air 903 Base. Typical price is not the same on both, 190 USD on the Deepcool CH780 versus 85 USD on the Montech Air 903 Base. Dimensions is not the same on both, 555 x 250 x 545mm on the Deepcool CH780 versus 478 x 230 x 493 mm on the Montech Air 903 Base.
Which should you buy, Deepcool CH780 or Montech Air 903 Base?
Buy the Deepcool CH780 for value-focused full-tower showcase builds and E-ATX motherboards, though it is the wrong buy for extreme dual-480mm radiator builds and small desks. it is not the pick for buyers who want the Air 903 Max's additional premium features. The same goes for budget builders who want E-ATX support and large pre-installed fans without paying for the pricier Max variant. 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 Montech Air 903 Base (8/10): E-ATX support and three 140mm fans at a genuinely budget price.
Deepcool CH780 vs Montech Air 903 Base price
At the last price check the Montech Air 903 Base was $85.00 and the Deepcool CH780 $190, a 124% premium.
Frequently asked questions
Do the Deepcool CH780 and Montech Air 903 Base differ on gpu clearance?
Yes. GPU Clearance reads 435 mm on the Deepcool CH780 versus 400 mm on the Montech Air 903 Base.
Is the Front USB-C the same on the Deepcool CH780 and Montech Air 903 Base?
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
- Montech Air 903 Base
- Montech
Motherboard Support
- Deepcool CH780
- E-ATX, ATX, mATX, ITX
- Montech Air 903 Base
- E-ATX, ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX
Case Type
- Deepcool CH780
- Full-Tower
- Montech Air 903 Base
- Mid-Tower
Model
- Deepcool CH780
- CH780
- Montech Air 903 Base
- Air 903 Base
Panel Type
- Deepcool CH780
- Panoramic tempered glass, dual-chamber
- Montech Air 903 Base
- Tempered glass
GPU Clearance
- Deepcool CH780
- 435 mmBest
- Montech Air 903 Base
- 400 mm-8%
Typical Price
- Deepcool CH780
- 190 USD
- Montech Air 903 Base
- 85 USD
CPU Cooler Clearance
- Deepcool CH780
- 190 mmBest
- Montech Air 903 Base
- 180 mm-5%
Included Fans
- Deepcool CH780
- 4Best
- Montech Air 903 Base
- 3-25%
Radiator Support
- Deepcool CH780
- Front up to 420mm, top up to 420mm
- Montech Air 903 Base
- Front 360mm, top 360mm
Front USB-C
- Deepcool CH780
- Yes
- Montech Air 903 Base
- Yes
Dimensions
- Deepcool CH780
- 555 x 250 x 545mm
- Montech Air 903 Base
- 478 x 230 x 493 mm
Which one should you pick?
Choose Deepcool CH780 if you want the higher GPU clearance (435 mm vs 400 mm), the higher CPU cooler clearance (190 mm vs 180 mm) and the higher included fans (4 vs 3).
Choose Montech Air 903 Base if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Price comparison
| Retailer | Deepcool CH780 | Montech Air 903 Base |
|---|---|---|
| Deepcool | $190.00 View on Deepcool | |
| Newegg | $85.00 View on Newegg |
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.
Montech Air 903 Base
8 / 10 Expert Rating
E-ATX support and three 140mm fans at a genuinely budget price.