What do people think of the CM 690?

[CDdude55]

It doesnt take long for the front mesh on my case atm to get dusty. it might be I can fit that filter onto the PSU itself. Do you think it would void the warranty if i took the fan gaurd off and fitted a filter instead?

It shouldn't, it's not like your damaging the actually case. It can be easily replaced.

 

[alexp999]

It shouldn't, it's not like your damaging the actually case. It can be easily replaced.

Thats what i was thinking, if I ever need to RMA, I can just put the standard grill back.

 

[Scrizz]

I have this case and love it!
temps dropped 5-7C from my previous case(Centurion 5, also nice)

 

[alexp999]

I have this case and love it!
temps dropped 5-7C from my previous case(Centurion 5, also nice)

I've just ordered the case!

Just a quick question. how many 140mm fans does this hold. Am I right in thinking its actually 3?

2x TOP
1x Bottom (in the filter/holder) ?

Cheers.

 

[CDdude55]

I've just ordered the case!

Just a quick question. how many 140mm fans does this hold. Am I right in thinking its actually 3?

2x TOP
1x Bottom (in the filter/holder) ?

Cheers.

Ya, i think its two at the top(i didn't put any fan up there tho)

At the botton i have one 120mm fan running(if you get rid of the bracket you can more likely fit a bigger fan there)

Also according to the Cooler Master site, you can fit 2x 140mm fans on the left side panel.

You can fit alot of fans in this case tho.(you are able to fit about 8 fans in here.)

 

[alexp999]

Ya, i think its two at the top(i didn't put any fan up there tho)

At the botton i have one 120mm fan running(if you get rid of the bracket you can more likely fit a bigger fan there)

You can fit alot of fans in this case tho.(you are able to fit about 8 fans in here.)

Well I saw this in Madshrimps review:

And thats a 120mm fan, is that what your looks like. I.e there is space for a bigger fan, and you can still use the filter?

Just trying to work out how many 140mm fans to get.

 

[CDdude55]

Well I saw this in Madshrimps review:

And thats a 120mm fan, is that what your looks like. I.e there is space for a bigger fan, and you can still use the filter?

Just trying to work out how many 140mm fans to get.

On Cooler Master site:

Front :120 mm Blue LED fan x 1, 1200 rpm, 21 dBA,
Rear : 120 mm standard fan, 1200 rpm, 21 dBA,
Top : 120 or 140 mm fan x 2 (optional),
Bottom : 120 mm fan x 1 (optional),
Left: 120mm fan x 2 (one is optional)-up to 140mm fan

 

[pagalms]

140 fits in bottom holder

 

[alexp999]

Cool, I'm gonna get myself three of these:

Sharkoon S1402590S-3 ~ Silent ~ 140x140x25mm ~ 900rpm ~ 82,8 m3/h ~ 22db

Do you think they will be okay?

 

[pagalms]

They will not look so impressive like Aerocool Streamliners, but will be great anyway. There are not much 140's on the market.
Streamliners (took from XS 690 topic):

 

[alexp999]

They will not look so impressive like Aerocool Streamliners, but will be great anyway. There are not much 140's on the market.
Streamliners (took from XS 690 topic):

They do look pretty cool, but Im going for all black, no pretty lights now. I've been there, done that on the lights, lol.

Only lights I will fit are UV's.

Are there good places to put 12" cathodes? I have one 12" UV cathode atm, is it worth me getting another. (only reason I havent done already is cus this doesnt really have anywhere to put a second 12" cathode.)

Also, i take it 140mm's are quieter again than 120mm's?

 

[CDdude55]

They do look pretty cool, but Im going for all black, no pretty lights now. I've been there, done that on the lights, lol.

Only lights I will fit are UV's.

Are there good places to put 12" cathodes? I have one 12" UV cathode atm, is it worth me getting another. (only reason I havent done already is cus this doesnt really have anywhere to put a second 12" cathode.)

Also, i take it 140mm's are quieter again than 120mm's?

They sure as hell move more air.

 

[pagalms]

One 12 ccfl fits at the top, one at the bottom (but needs to bend its wire a bit) and one vertically between motherboard and CD/HDD bays.

 

[alexp999]

One 12 ccfl fits at the top, one at the bottom (but needs to bend its wire a bit) and one vertically between motherboard and CD/HDD bays.

Cool, thanks for the info, I might pick myself up another two UV 12" cathodes then.
Then light it up with "blacklight", lol!

 

[Scrizz]

you can fit 5 140s
2 top
2 side
1 bottom

 

[alexp999]

you can fit 5 140s
2 top
2 side
1 bottom

Thanks. I'm ordering the side window as well now, so afaik that only takes a 120mm fan.

Gonna put an AC 12025L fan on there. (that really is silent! no j/k!)

Anything else worth getting for this new case before I put my "accessories" order in?

So far got:

Side Window
2x 12" UV Cathodes
3x 140mm 900rpm Sharkoon Silent fans.

 

[CDdude55]

I wish i had the side window. They should just ship with it IMO.

Also, with all those fan your PC should be nice and cool. I have 4x 120mm fan running in mine and i love it, i came up from a Antec Super lanboy, and the cooling is far beyond what the Antec case was giving me.

Also if you can, post some pics of it when your done.

 

[Odin Eidolon]

Thanks. I'm ordering the side window as well now, so afaik that only takes a 120mm fan.

Gonna put an AC 12025L fan on there. (that really is silent! no j/k!)

Anything else worth getting for this new case before I put my "accessories" order in?

So far got:

Side Window
2x 12" UV Cathodes
3x 140mm 900rpm Sharkoon Silent fans.

mh a fan controller? i suggest the sunbeam 4 channels (20W per channel!) (http://www.petrastechshop.com/surhfanspcob.html), so that you can monitor all the fans in your case. if you have three 5,25 bays free get this too:
http://www.petrastechshop.com/5scsckbavesy.html
it should look fine

 

[HyD3]

I personally like this case because of the airflow. Unfortunately because of it's airflow, you can hear the fans spinning (imo)......which I plan on going watercooling soon. I've went through alot of cases and I tend to get very very picky, soo far, this is the one stuck with. I'd recommend getting one. You wont be disappointed. If you can get it with a window......that's a PLUS!!!!

 

[alexp999]

I personally like this case because of the airflow. Unfortunately because of it's airflow, you can hear the fans spinning (imo)......which I plan on going watercooling soon. I've went through alot of cases and I tend to get very very picky, soo far, this is the one stuck with. I'd recommend getting one. You wont be disappointed. If you can get it with a window......that's a PLUS!!!!

Case is ordered. Window is too, but its on back order atm, which is holding up my 140mm fans. Trying to work with the retailer to get my fans sent out, then the side panel shipped out when its ready.

 

[HyD3]

I'm excited for you!!!!!! whoot!!!!!

 

[alexp999]

I'm excited for you!!!!!! whoot!!!!!

Gonna get some pics up when it arrives. With any luck the case should be here today or tomorrow, as for the fans and side, I'm still waiting to here back from the retailer.

There was only one place in all the UK online shops that i could find the side window...

 

[CDdude55]

Are you just moving you current system parts into the new case?

Or ya building a new system?

Can't wait for the pics!!

 

[alexp999]

Are you just moving you current system parts into the new case?

Or ya building a new system?

Can't wait for the pics!!

Current system into new case. Its is basically a new system but has been done in bits over the last 2-3 months or so. Oh and I have my dad's 2007 Q6600 G0 atm on a trial run.

 

[alexp999]

Okay i'm ordering the side window, I need about £8 worth (ex VAT) to bump it up to free delivery.

Anything you guys recommend me getting? (still not sure whether to get filter for PSU or not)