The DeepCool CK560 may look like a simple variant of the CG560, especially with just one letter in the model name differentiating it. Both have a lot in common, but the CK560 improves on the CG560 on several fronts. The CK560 also has an MSRP that is $10 higher than the CG560, which still puts it under that magical $100 mark.

The biggest issue the CK560 has is not functional, but structural. Unfortunately, the front steel panel is not very rigid as it flexes quite far easily. This just makes the CK560 feel like a cheaper case than it really is, which should not have made it past the design process. Its saving grace in this regard is that the panel immediately returns to its original form without any lasting impact. It is just a very noticeable, cosmetic shortcoming.

Once you look past that issue, DeepCool has really managed to change things up with the details, from improving the dust filters on the front and underside of the case to the way the hard drives are now mounted. The rear 140 mm fan no longer sports a Molex connector either, and you get a well-engineered GPU support bracket. In essence, with the CK560, DeepCool has solved most the issues we noted in our CG560 review.

The only functional limitation revolves around the ARGB controller utilizing a proprietary connector, thus locking you into a walled garden unless you go for motherboard control. However, motherboard control means you have a non-functional button on top of the chassis as it cannot be re-purposed as a reset switch, either. The upside is that one can just use the included ARGB adapter for motherboard interfacing, but a male/female pin adapter for a few cents or dollars is required to utilize the onboard ARGB controller with generic lighting elements.

With all the functional fixes, the CK560 manages to provide a clean and enjoyable build experience. While the front panel tends to flex, it luckily doesn't permanently deform, and the chassis has good, functional features, including USB-C and plenty of room for air-coolers. It is a recommendable enclosure overall.