I was hoping this would make my case choice easier, but it hasn't :(
Agreed it's got the looks and the features and the scope for more fans, but my other choice is the Lian-Li PC-P50 which is just as good to look at and has superior stock cooling, the question i've got to ask myself, is it worth getting the 690 II and spending the £20 difference on fans, or do i just get the stock Lian-Li!?
Really well featured case, coolermaster have really hit a great price point with this one. The original 690 should have had some of these features, such as the ability to mount a 2x120 radiator. I just had to mod mine in.
I will say though, I do think the original one looks a bit more aggressive. I think because the bottom of the front panel curves up on the new one whereas it went straight down the floor on the older model gives it a more sort of combine train look :p. Though that may be something to do with the fact the rails on mine are black for a stealthier look.
I am slightly disappointed I have the original as I would like the new one, but can't bring myself to upgrade to what is called the same thing, even though its a far superior case.
Great review, although I would've liked to see how the case performed without that lower 3.5" cage. As soon as I saw those 3.5" bays were across the case I was put off, but it's great that they've given the option to remove them. I reckon with the lower cage off the components would get much more air to them and the temperatures would drop a chunk.
Use a Corsair HD50 for the CPU cooler and move the quiet 120mm fan off the back and put it on the side above the gfx card/s. That should deal with a lot of the temp issues and still be quiet as a mouse running around on cottonwool eating candyfloss!
Hey - no backlash - it's a nice case that of course will perform better with more fans. Would have liked to have seen dust filters on the side panel as that's the obvious initial fan upgrade. Still think these cases (in light of terabyte HDD's) have too many HDD slots, and also too many ODD slots as well - would be nice to see a much smaller case - but that's just my current madness...
Nice review, nice case - Coolermaster can do no case wrongs at mo
Great review as usual. With the noise reductions, I think this might be the next case for me as I'll just end up liquid cooling the beast anyways.
I just have a little nit-picking in the conclusion to do..."The interior is well laid out as well". Have we discussed redundancy in writing lately? You would have been better served to use "too" or "also" at the end of that sentence. ;)
Originally Posted by Scootiep Great review as usual. With the noise reductions, I think this might be the next case for me as I'll just end up liquid cooling the beast anyways.
I just have a little nit-picking in the conclusion to do..."The interior is well laid out as well". Have we discussed redundancy in writing lately? You would have been better served to use "too" or "also" at the end of that sentence. ;)
an american giving english journalists a lesson in english.
Ouch...looks like UK guys get hosed on the prices.
Nice review I would probably get one if i needed a new case and didn't have 2 empty ones on my floor.
Originally Posted by pizan Ouch...looks like UK guys get hosed on the prices.
Nice review I would probably get one if i needed a new case and didn't have 2 empty ones on my floor.
UK gets hosed on most things these days.... we're used to it now
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ReplyAny chance of putting some more fans in??
KIDDING!!!!!!!!!!
Agreed it's got the looks and the features and the scope for more fans, but my other choice is the Lian-Li PC-P50 which is just as good to look at and has superior stock cooling, the question i've got to ask myself, is it worth getting the 690 II and spending the £20 difference on fans, or do i just get the stock Lian-Li!?
I will say though, I do think the original one looks a bit more aggressive. I think because the bottom of the front panel curves up on the new one whereas it went straight down the floor on the older model gives it a more sort of combine train look :p. Though that may be something to do with the fact the rails on mine are black for a stealthier look.
I am slightly disappointed I have the original as I would like the new one, but can't bring myself to upgrade to what is called the same thing, even though its a far superior case.
Oh and of course, very nice review.
Then again, I don't have money. Well, one can dream. :X
Your telling me, i was left with a deep, 1 inch long cut, spread across 2 fingers last year when building my Coolermaster based PC....
You try building a PC with 2 thick plasters on your fingers......it aint easy, i can tell ya....
1 inch deep? You don't need plasters for that, you need a plastic surgeon!
Yeah..lolz, edited for accuracy.....
Interesting case, but ever having owned a Lian-Li spoils you...
I like it!
Was disappointed to find my 840 only had 7, meaning I cant use a dual-slot card in the bottom PCI-e :(
If I had the tools to cut a slot, it could fit at the cost of the lower support brace.
Nice review, nice case - Coolermaster can do no case wrongs at mo
I just have a little nit-picking in the conclusion to do..."The interior is well laid out as well". Have we discussed redundancy in writing lately? You would have been better served to use "too" or "also" at the end of that sentence. ;)
an american giving english journalists a lesson in english.
Nice review I would probably get one if i needed a new case and didn't have 2 empty ones on my floor.
UK gets hosed on most things these days.... we're used to it now
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