Cooler Master 690 II Advanced White Edition Video Review
Introduction
Published: 6th December 2010 | Source: Cooler Master | Price: £79.99 |
Introduction
The Cooler Master 690 has been a favourite with enthusiasts since it was first released many moons ago. Rather than hacking at the design like a bad Polish cosmetic surgeon the designers at Cooler Master felt that some subtle changes to enhance the original winning design would be a much better bet for 2010.
Talking of 2010 this year we have seen an explosion of fresh-faced White Chassis' appearing everywhere, White definitely has become the new Black. Not to be left out Cooler Master have released the 690 II Advanced White edition, everything in the case from the tool-less hard drive bays to the dust filter meshing comes in the angelic shade of White and just goes to show the level of thought and attention to detail that has been put into this design refresh.
Lets take a look at the specs before we head over the page to see the full video review and conclusion.
Available Color | Black |
Material | Steel body/ Plastic + mesh bezel |
Dimension | 214.5*511.8*528.8mm |
Weight | Net weight: 9.56 KGGross weight: 11.56 KG |
Motherboards | Micro ATX / ATX / Mini ITX |
5.25" Drive Bay | 4 |
3.5" Drive Bay | 6 hidden1 exposed |
I/O Panel | USB 2.0*2 / eSATA*1 / MIC*1 / Audio*1 |
| Expansion Slots | 7+1 |
| Power Supply | Standard ATX PS2 / EPS 12V |
Most Recent Comments
Said Id use it for a month and I did, it was featured in the subscriber video #7. Both cases are very different dude and all the infor for the Phantom was covered in the original video review I did.
Saw the original video and was waiting for your follow up which was actually in 'Week In Words 18th September 2010'.
But i gues I missed that at first, as I usually only check out this site and not you tube.
Anyways.... Thanks for all the great reviews and keep it going it really helps me as a noob to make solid decissions to compose a nice rig
Just one quick question: From the review it's the 690 II advanced in white, however in Germany I only seem to be able to get a white 690 II lite. Is there any major difference between the lite and advanced models?
Not 100% what the difference are as Ive not done the lite, just check some reviews dude.
Now a white survivor? OMG. Boing !
I tell you what the front of this case reminds me of?
When I was a wee kiddy we had this old fashioned tumble dryer. Any way, inside the front door was this fluff filter thing. It was like, white mesh with a plastic frame. Looking at the front of the case really brings back some cool memories ! I used to collect up the fluff crap and go put it in my brother's bed. Imagine his horror when he got into bed and thought there was a dead mouse in his bed
It's no surprise he broke my nose. Not once but twice
Not 100% what the difference are as Ive not done the lite, just check some reviews dude.
just checked at Aria and some other sites. It looks like the white ones are all "lite". http://www.aria.co.uk/Products/Components/Cases/MIDI+Tower/Coolermaster+CM+690+II+Lite+Midi-Tower+-+PCGH+Edition+?productId=41516
I also asked Cooler Master (via e mail) why/where has the HAF 932 Black Edition disappeared to. But still awaiting reply.
This edition includes (x2) 200mm Fans w/White LEDs, (x1) 120mm Fan. (Must have taken onboard some of your review comments)
To me looks like the best of both (Black/White) worlds and with a window side panel, what more could I want
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The Utgard is epic for the money, but this feels slightly better quality, has support without mods for 2x 240mm rads and hey - its white!
Id say Utgard isthe best case around £60 and this is the best £70 - £100 chassis. Its so nice Id happily use it for a customer.