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necrokiller · 11-27-09, 09:39 AM

...coming in 2010!

Anyone else looking forward to this?

http://www.coolermaster-usa.com/landing/cm690ii/

Amtrak · 11-27-09, 09:41 AM

Maybe if I knew what the thing would look like...

Until then, hearing a name means nothing to me.

necrokiller · 11-27-09, 09:43 AM

It is just a teaser...and it does tease me a bit haha

visbits · 11-27-09, 09:43 AM

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jamesman32 · 11-27-09, 09:43 AM

I like that Cooler Master has realized that the 690 was about their most popular case in the long run. Seeing a reinvention of it should be interesting. I'll wait for pictures though.

JonSimonzi · 11-27-09, 03:41 PM

It depends on what direction they take it. What I loved about the CM690 was the simplicity of it. It wasn't overly flashy, or have anything crazy or some unique shape to it. It was a very functional case, while maintaining that simple appeal, much like the Antec 300. If they expand on that, I think it'll be a great case. If they take it the direction of their newer cases, like the Sniper or Scout... Not so much.

jaymz9350 · 11-27-09, 05:52 PM

The advanced in the name scares me. sounds like it'll be gaudy looking to me. I love the simplicity of my 690, a little style (not just a square box like it's little brother the 590) and very functional.

necrokiller · 11-28-09, 04:50 PM

Looks like they'll be sticking with the simplistic design we all like about it. Interior seems to be painted all black by default as well, alongwith the back panel. Power/Rest buttons and other LEDs might be located at the top near the USB ports and headphone jack. Water cooling holes are now located at the top. Side panel fan placement is in line as well.

Doesn't seem like a worthy 'upgrade' for current CM690 owners like myself. Wouldn't expect a whole lot difference in interior design too. Looks more polished and refined basically. Point out any other little details for us if you can please.

360-degree view:
http://www.coolermaster.com/upload/360/RC-690K_360.swf

jamesman32 · 11-28-09, 05:15 PM

I like the small changes. Basically like any updated version of the 690 with 2009 features. Black interior, more defined edges, CPU backplate hole I'm guessing as well...

I may pick one up.

Brando · 11-28-09, 10:32 PM

Please tell me there's enough room for side fans with a big cpu cooler installed. I can't believe most companies don't think of this.

jaymz9350 · 11-29-09, 12:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brando

Please tell me there's enough room for side fans with a big cpu cooler installed. I can't believe most companies don't think of this.

i doubt it, unless it is physically wider tan the original (very unlikely). Though IMO it would be kind of pointless, all the side fan would do is blow air on the top of the heatsink.

Brando · 11-29-09, 01:09 AM

Either that or just get rid of the upper fan position. Anybody that needs that many fans is going to have a big cooler.

jiggamanjb · 11-29-09, 01:30 AM

Nice! I love my 690, and the all black makes it look like a nice upgrade.

Vengance_01 · 11-29-09, 06:33 PM

Meh. Same issue with noise from top and side fans. No thanks. I did love my old CM690 but there are better cases in its price range.

jaymz9350 · 11-29-09, 07:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vengance_01

Meh. Same issue with noise from top and side fans. No thanks. I did love my old CM690 but there are better cases in its price range.

Well I have no noise issues (don't and can't use the side fans though) I just removed the stock grills like I do with all cases. and better in it's price range would be a matter of opinion, because to me this is the best I found in it's price range.

Rich'[ard] · 11-29-09, 08:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by necrokiller

Looks like they'll be sticking with the simplistic design we all like about it. Interior seems to be painted all black by default as well, alongwith the back panel. Power/Rest buttons and other LEDs might be located at the top near the USB ports and headphone jack. Water cooling holes are now located at the top. Side panel fan placement is in line as well.

Doesn't seem like a worthy 'upgrade' for current CM690 owners like myself. Wouldn't expect a whole lot difference in interior design too. Looks more polished and refined basically. Point out any other little details for us if you can please.

360-degree view:
http://www.coolermaster.com/upload/360/RC-690K_360.swf

isn't that just the CM690 pure?
i was reading over at XS forums and that's what ppl are saying those pics are of.

AFAIK there's no pics of the Advanced yet

necrokiller · 11-29-09, 09:18 PM

^Errr... by CM 690 pure you mean the first RC690 there ever was? Then this is not the same case.

Brando · 11-30-09, 09:36 PM

It looks like the bottom side fan will clear a big heatsink at least. With one in front, one in the side, and one coming in the bottom with 2 top exhausts and a single rear, that's plenty of airflow. I may just grab one of these if it improves on the first ones weaknesses. Looks pretty damn nice.

necrokiller · 12-01-09, 12:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rich'[ard]

isn't that just the CM690 pure?
i was reading over at XS forums and that's what ppl are saying those pics are of.

I see what you're saying now. You mean the Pure Black version. The only difference was that it had the interior painted black and the window panel (cut like the shape of nvidia edition). I see that has the same order code i.e. RC-690K. But the pics/link I posted shows other changes to the front design as well.

PURE:

'Advanced':

Rich'[ard] · 12-01-09, 01:37 AM

ohh!
i see the differences now.
thanks

yeah the watercooling holes look like they're in different spots.
and the top section of the case is different.
the CM690 II advanced looks a bit sharper.

IKIKUINTHENUTZ · 12-01-09, 02:10 AM

Im not much of a fan of the original CM690 but never the less im curious of this

jaymz9350 · 12-01-09, 12:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brando

It looks like the bottom side fan will clear a big heatsink at least. With one in front, one in the side, and one coming in the bottom with 2 top exhausts and a single rear, that's plenty of airflow. I may just grab one of these if it improves on the first ones weaknesses. Looks pretty damn nice.

On the original the lower side fan will clear a large heatsink (at least it clears my TREU in push pull) I lost the ability to use the lower one (not that it really did anything helpful) when I put an artic cooling s1 on my 8800GT.

Dapman02 · 12-01-09, 12:49 PM

I want to know if the new case will work with the old side panel. While I'm still don't like overly flashy cases, I do like side windows to see my components run.

PhaseZero · 12-02-09, 10:24 AM

I hope they design a better way of removing the front panel. Something like the antec 300. Also hope they did something about the side panel fan intakes, the grill makes the fan sound like turbines.

jaymz9350 · 12-02-09, 04:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PhaseZero

I hope they design a better way of removing the front panel. Something like the antec 300. Also hope they did something about the side panel fan intakes, the grill makes the fan sound like turbines.

By the looks the side grills are the same, and the dame as almost every case, and they all make noise (which is why I remove them before ever putting a fan on them)

And IMO the font panel isn't a problem at all, it just pulls right off, it's the top panel that aggravates me.

Nhut Pham · 12-08-09, 04:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JonSimonzi

It depends on what direction they take it. What I loved about the CM690 was the simplicity of it. It wasn't overly flashy, or have anything crazy or some unique shape to it. It was a very functional case, while maintaining that simple appeal, much like the Antec 300. If they expand on that, I think it'll be a great case. If they take it the direction of their newer cases, like the Sniper or Scout... Not so much.

That's funny I just went from an Antec 300 to a Scout...mostly because it was a great deal, scout+600w OCZ modular pro PSU for $50.

The Scout is a pretty nice case, although I can see some people not liking the window and such, the finish is very nice and the LED's can be turned off. The "tool-less" install features all felt cheaply made to me, and the airflow doesn't seem like it would be as good as the Antec 300, but it's too cold right now for me to see any real temp differences. I'd still recommend the Scout to anyone looking for a lan type case, and I personally think it's one of the best looking cases I've seen.

This CM690II looks like it has a similar finish to the Scout, not a fan of the side vents either but looks to be a pretty nice case. Probably gonna take the crown for best "sleeper" case.

mattspalace · 12-08-09, 07:33 AM

They should have put a 230mm fan on the side IMO.. It looks okay; I like the all black, but there are better cooling cases out today.

The launch thing is dumb. It's a case Pete's sake, not a new Porsche.

11-27-09, 09:39 AM	#1
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11-27-09, 03:41 PM	#6
JonSimonzi Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Providence, RI	It depends on what direction they take it. What I loved about the CM690 was the simplicity of it. It wasn't overly flashy, or have anything crazy or some unique shape to it. It was a very functional case, while maintaining that simple appeal, much like the Antec 300. If they expand on that, I think it'll be a great case. If they take it the direction of their newer cases, like the Sniper or Scout... Not so much. __________________ Mobo: Asus Maximus III Formula CPU: i7-860 @4.2ghz GPU: XFX HD5870 HSF: TRUE Black RAM: 2 x 2gb G.Skill Eco HD: 30gb OCZ Vertex & 1tb WD Black PSU: ThermalTake ToughPower 700w Modular Case: Silverstone FT01B-W Heatware

11-27-09, 05:52 PM	#7
jaymz9350 Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Marytucky, Ohio	The advanced in the name scares me. sounds like it'll be gaudy looking to me. I love the simplicity of my 690, a little style (not just a square box like it's little brother the 590) and very functional. __________________ i5 750 @ 4035 1.44 vcore 1.25 vtt 2x2 GB G.Skill Ripjaw DDR3 1600 9-9-9-24 @ 1536 9-9-9-24 EVGA SLI-FTW ASUS 5870 / Samsung SyncMaster 216BW Corsair TX750 1.5 TB Gig WD Green / 320 Seagate 7200.10 / 500 Gig WD Blue

11-28-09, 04:50 PM	#8
necrokiller Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Toronto, Canada	Looks like they'll be sticking with the simplistic design we all like about it. Interior seems to be painted all black by default as well, alongwith the back panel. Power/Rest buttons and other LEDs might be located at the top near the USB ports and headphone jack. Water cooling holes are now located at the top. Side panel fan placement is in line as well. Doesn't seem like a worthy 'upgrade' for current CM690 owners like myself. Wouldn't expect a whole lot difference in interior design too. Looks more polished and refined basically. Point out any other little details for us if you can please. 360-degree view: http://www.coolermaster.com/upload/360/RC-690K_360.swf __________________ Processor \| Intel C2D E8400 C0 @ 4.5GHz Xigmatek Dark Knight [1.57vcore - 59C load] Motherboard \| eVGA 680i SLI RAM \| OCZ XTC Platinum 2x1GB DDR2 1066MHz PC-8500 Graphics \| EVGA GTX 260 (192sp) 756/1512/1215 (2430) [max: 760/1560/1275(2550)] Storage \| Western Digital 320GB SATA Case - Power Supply \|CM 690 - Corsair TX750 Operating System \| Windows 7 (32-bit) Last edited by necrokiller; 11-28-09 at 05:12 PM.

11-28-09, 05:15 PM	#9
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11-28-09, 10:32 PM	#10
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11-29-09, 01:09 AM	#12
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11-29-09, 06:33 PM	#14
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11-29-09, 09:18 PM	#17
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11-30-09, 09:36 PM	#18
Brando Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Brandonia	It looks like the bottom side fan will clear a big heatsink at least. With one in front, one in the side, and one coming in the bottom with 2 top exhausts and a single rear, that's plenty of airflow. I may just grab one of these if it improves on the first ones weaknesses. Looks pretty damn nice. __________________ {Windows 7 ultimate 64 bit{}Intel i7 920 CO-Megahalems{}Gigabyte EX58-UD3R{}6gb OCZ platinum DDR3-1600{}EVGA GTX 480{}Dell U2410{}WD6400AAKS hd{}Optiarc burner{}Enermax Revolution 850 watt{}Lian Li PC-P50{}Saitek Eclipse{}Razer Deathadder 3500-Steelpad 5L{}Asus Xonar Essence STX-Gilmore Lite amp-Denon AH-D7000 phones} HEAT: http://www.heatware.com/eval.php?id=48093 Gaming tag: =DF=PonceDLePwn

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12-01-09, 12:49 PM	#23
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12-02-09, 10:24 AM	#24
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12-08-09, 07:33 AM	#27
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