CM 690 II Advanced

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

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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

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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

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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.

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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 @ 4GHz Xigmatek Dark Knight Motherboard \| eVGA 680i SLI RAM \| OCZ XTC Platinum 2x1GB DDR2 1066MHz PC-8500 Graphics \| EVGA GTX 260 (192sp) 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.
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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. __________________ []Intel 3570k 4.4ghz~Asus P8Z77-V pro~Megahalems[]Mushkin Blackline 2x4gb[]Gtx 670 direct cu II[]Dell U2410[]Plextor M3 pro 256gb~Spinpoint F3 1tb[]Pioneer BDR-206[]Corsair AX850[]Lian Li PC-V1020A[]Leopold tenkeyless~Deathadder[]Harman Kardon HK3490~Denon AH-D7000[] HEAT: http://www.heatware.com/eval.php?id=48093
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