Overtime I have checked out many computer cases which offer a nice look but fall short on quality or real features. This case is really nice, it has a solid construction as well as features to keep it quiet and stay cool. Check out the video below. Also below is technical information about the case and where you can buy it for a good price.
The CM690 comes in 2 forms, one is the plain case and the other is the Nvidia Edition. The plain one cost about $70 while the nvidia will cost about $100
Technical Specs:
- Color Black
- Dimensions (L)524.5 X (W)213 X (H)482 mm
- Motherboards ATX, Micro-ATX
- Material Chassis: SECC, Bezel: Metal Mesh + ABS
- 5.25" Drive Bays 5 Exposed (without the use of exposed 3.5" drive bay)
- 3.5" Drive Bays 1 Exposed (converted from one 5.25" drive bay)
- I/O Panel USB 2.0×2, IEEE 1394 x1, MIC x1, eSATA x 1, SPK x1 (support HD Audio)
- Cooling System Front :120 mm Blue LED fan x 1, 1200 rpm, 21 dBA,
- Rear : 120 mm standard fan, 1200 rpm, 21 dBA
- Top : 120 or 140 mm fan x 2 (optional)
- Bottom : 120 mm fan x 1 or 140 mm fan (optional)
- Left : 120 mm fan x 2 (one is optional)- up to 140 mm fans
- Right : one 80 x 15 mm fan (optional)
- Expansion Slots 7
- Power Supply Standard ATX PS2/ EPS 12V (Optional)
- HDD Bay 5
Where To Buy:
Compusa CM690 NVIDIA EDITION $89.99: http://www.compusa.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4177133&CatId=1842
Amazon.com CM690 Original $65.97: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000V95YOC/ref=s9_simz_gw_s2_p23_i1?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_r=079T7DP3JB2MSDJXAK67&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=470938631&pf_rd_i=507846
Amazon.com CM690 NVIDIA EDITION $99.99: http://www.amazon.com/Cooler-Master-nVidia-Special-Tower/dp/B001BGEJ54/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1252972742&sr=8-4
FANS:
120MM Dual Bearing $12.99: http://www.amazon.com/Ultra120mm-Case-Fan-Silent-Bearing/dp/B0015490ME/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1252972858&sr=8-4
80MM Dual Bearing Fan $12.98: http://www.amazon.com/Ultra-80mm-Silent-Case-Fan/dp/B00152P0AC/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1252972962&sr=8-3-fkmr0
140MM Sleeve bearing Fan $11.99: http://www.amazon.com/Masscool-FD14025S1L3-140mm-Sleeve-Case/dp/B002IPYUC4/ref=sr_1_16?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1252973064&sr=8-16
POWER SUPPLY: 650WATT SATA READY $64.98 with instant saving of $35.01: http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3276573&Sku=ULT-LSP650
I was looking for this kind of review, thanks!!! 😉
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