coolermaster cm 690

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Anybody using this case? What are your thoughts?

I am torn between this and the Antec p182.

[LuckyNV]

Depends what you're after really, I'd have to say IMO overall the CM690 is the better case which is why I went with it.

There are a few minor issues, the side panels can be tricky to attach (i'm saying up to 30 seconds instead of perhaps less than 5 seconds with other cases), the top panel can be tricky to remove, but you only remove the top panel to fix fans.

Many pros though

[staffsMike]

I'll defend the other one then

P182 is the best case i've used in a long time. Very subtle looking, absolutely silent with the right stuff inside it

It's bloomin heavy so don't plan on moving it around a lot but for a silent build with awesome cooling it has to be one of the few greats.

[MD]

HEXUS review will be out shortly on the 690 - it arrived in the labs this week.

Matt

[staffsMike]

just quickly read a review of the 690.. doesn't look half bad especially for the money

I'd still get a P182 I think but if you need lots of hard drive space then the 690 seems like a very good way to go.

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Ah it's so difficult, i like the look of the Antec more and i'm guessing it's a quieter case but then i'm also guessing temps might be a tiny bit hotter. I wonder if hexus could compare the two?

I like the coolermaster because it has room for a few more fans and i know it will be a dream to build with as it's a bit more roomy inside.

I shall wait on the review from hexus to decide.

[LuckyNV]

how quiet a computer is largely depends on what components and fans you use.

even though I'm using 8 fans, they are all either 5V or 7V, a gentle hum with superb airflow, I can ramp up select fans to 12V for added cooling.
I sleep with my case about 1 metre from my bed it is that quiet.

Side fan mount for VGA is a godsend, the PSU mounting is also very good, air coming out of my Corsair is actually cool to the touch.

Looks are down to the person I guess, CM690 is acceptable, I don't like PC doors either.

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What temps do you guys get with this cases, with the CPU overclocked and running at full load?

[LuckyNV]

temps will vary depending on what you're using to cool, room temp and how good the ventilation is around the case.

using a Q6600 B3 @ 3.24GHz 1.38V and Thermalright Ultra120X (Yate Loon D12SL-12 7V)
X1900XTX (HR-03 + 120mm fan @5V)
Room temp is ~24C
My case is stuck in the corner of my room which gets nearly zero circulation.

I'm about 65C loaded whilst using the Folding SMP client.
Folding + gaming the CPU temps increase upto 68C

I had an E6600 2.88GHz 1.325V, same everything else, cpu temps was 43C loaded.