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CoolerMaster 690 II Advanced vs. CoolerMaster 690
Author: Jim Manis
Published: Thursday, March 11, 2010
Conclusion
CoolerMaster has realized the desires of their customers and has reworked one of the most popular CM cases on the market today. We touched on many of the major highlights of the CM690II but when compared to the original CM690 you quickly realize that many of the subtle changes will go unnoticed.
One of the biggest features found in this case is the ability to install two dual 120mm radiators and still have room for a decent sized PSU, long video cards, and 6 drives of various types. We would have liked the option to use a triple fan radiator up top, however the addition of the top mounted X-Dock and relocated power and reset buttons prevent this from happening.
There are numerous touches on the case that directly affect cooling. Things like larger fan support, fan filters at the bottom of the case, and open fan locations at the top help to increase airflow while also reducing the amount of dirt and dust that can get inside. Of course CoolerMaster is no stranger to getting great airflow in their cases and has no doubt helped in their decisions when creating the 690II Advanced.
Now for the ever popular list of Good things and Bad things.
One of the biggest features found in this case is the ability to install two dual 120mm radiators and still have room for a decent sized PSU, long video cards, and 6 drives of various types. We would have liked the option to use a triple fan radiator up top, however the addition of the top mounted X-Dock and relocated power and reset buttons prevent this from happening.
There are numerous touches on the case that directly affect cooling. Things like larger fan support, fan filters at the bottom of the case, and open fan locations at the top help to increase airflow while also reducing the amount of dirt and dust that can get inside. Of course CoolerMaster is no stranger to getting great airflow in their cases and has no doubt helped in their decisions when creating the 690II Advanced.
Now for the ever popular list of Good things and Bad things.
Good Things
Spacious interior.
Black matte finish
Painted Interior
Ability for mounting water gear.
Very attractive styling.
X-Dock built in
Power Buttons on top of case.
Black matte finish
Painted Interior
Ability for mounting water gear.
Very attractive styling.
X-Dock built in
Power Buttons on top of case.
Bad Things
Matte finish shows everything.
Door panels seem thin. could have been sound insulated.
Long PSUs would block lower radiator location.
Not able to mount triple radiator in the top.
Door panels seem thin. could have been sound insulated.
Long PSUs would block lower radiator location.
Not able to mount triple radiator in the top.
CoolerMaster 690 II Advanced vs. CoolerMaster 690
Furious 5 of 5
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