Which is better, CM690 Advanceor NZXT Tempest EVO??

legends84 · Jun 5, 2010, 02:36 PM

hello guys..

I have a little problem here..

I am going to buy a new cases soon and i might be choosing CM690II Advance or NZXT Tempest Evo.. which is the best guys??

Thanks

Bravo2Zero · Jun 6, 2010, 09:28 AM

the cm690 mk2 getts some good write ups not sure about the other case .

Bo$$ · Jun 6, 2010, 10:01 AM

Tempest is very very nice has amazing reviews

Inioch · Jun 6, 2010, 11:25 AM

I have a Tempest (non-evo), and would take the cm690 II without a doubt. Tempest isn't the easiest to cable or wc wit two rads.

The evo should be better than the original, but not enough to beat the CM.

dr emulator (madmax) · Jun 6, 2010, 11:44 AM

WrigleyVillain has a few pics of his cm690 II here he's also got a thread on that case here at tpu

avatar_raq · Jun 6, 2010, 12:01 PM

Another vote for the CM690 II, I have the CM690 (not II) and it's great, came with 3 fans and the flexibility to add 4 others. The only con I found is that one of the blue leds on the front fan started to blink sometimes.

Mussels · Jun 6, 2010, 12:14 PM

i've got the 690 II, great case

legends84 · Jun 7, 2010, 11:44 AM

Thanks.. maybe I'll get the CM690II with the sidepanel version.......... any best air cooling out there?? I am looking for one right now

assaulter_99 · Jun 7, 2010, 12:08 PM

The best? hm you might not wanna forget the prolimatech megahalems. Not the top dog now (with all the competition around) but still a formidable cooler. I like it, cause it looks like optimus prime! rofl. Anyways, just a suggestion. For the case, it seems you already made your choice. I would have picked the cm too, better built than the tempest imho. I know about it, since thats why I took the 922 over it.

legends84 · Jun 7, 2010, 04:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by assaulter_99

The best? hm you might not wanna forget the prolimatech megahalems. Not the top dog now (with all the competition around) but still a formidable cooler. I like it, cause it looks like optimus prime! rofl. Anyways, just a suggestion. For the case, it seems you already made your choice. I would have picked the cm too, better built than the tempest imho. I know about it, since thats why I took the 922 over it.

how about getting xigmatek thor hammer?? its rare for me to search prolimatech series at my place.. or maybe V8?

Jun 5, 2010, 02:36 PM	#1
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Jun 6, 2010, 10:01 AM	#3
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Jun 6, 2010, 09:28 AM	#2
Bravo2Zero Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 53 (0.05/day) Thanks: 1 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts System Specs	the cm690 mk2 getts some good write ups not sure about the other case .

Jun 6, 2010, 11:25 AM	#4
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Jun 6, 2010, 11:44 AM	#5
dr emulator (madmax) Join Date: May 2009 Location: the uk that's all you need to know ;) Posts: 1,107 (0.75/day) Thanks: 757 Thanked 181 Times in 169 Posts System Specs	WrigleyVillain has a few pics of his cm690 II here he's also got a thread on that case here at tpu __________________ advice on what type of memory that's needed for the GIGABYTE X58A-UD7 Thanks to stefanels for the signature post pics of your bizaare mods - GPU-Z v0.6.6 is out

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Jun 6, 2010, 12:01 PM	#6
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Jun 6, 2010, 12:14 PM	#7
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Jun 7, 2010, 11:44 AM	#8
legends84 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Jitra, Malaysia Posts: 239 (0.15/day) Thanks: 105 Thanked 18 Times in 13 Posts System Specs	Thanks.. maybe I'll get the CM690II with the sidepanel version.......... any best air cooling out there?? I am looking for one right now

Jun 7, 2010, 12:08 PM	#9
assaulter_99 Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 1,634 (1.30/day) Thanks: 53 Thanked 284 Times in 266 Posts System Specs	The best? hm you might not wanna forget the prolimatech megahalems. Not the top dog now (with all the competition around) but still a formidable cooler. I like it, cause it looks like optimus prime! rofl. Anyways, just a suggestion. For the case, it seems you already made your choice. I would have picked the cm too, better built than the tempest imho. I know about it, since thats why I took the 922 over it. __________________ "I assault bases, not women!" : @ssaulter_99

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