Looking for a mid-tower computer case? CM 690 II Released!

**jcap** · January 6th, 2010 01:08 PM

I think the only thing I don't like about it compared to the CM-690 is the new mesh that they put on it. I really like the small hole mesh that's on the CM-690. The CM-690 II appears to have a mesh with larger holes in it.

**Atty** · January 6th, 2010 02:38 PM

Wonder how loud it'll get if you filled it up with Yate's.

Even worse, if you filled it with off brand shitter fans. Bet that thing could sound like a jet engine.

**Amit** · January 6th, 2010 05:15 PM

I would have bought this for the extra hard drive slots, fan spaces, and hot swappable SATA tray if the HAF 922 didn't look cooler. I've got enough fans on this things, not to mention the huge 200mm fans.

Originally Posted by Atty

Wonder how loud it'll get if you filled it up with Yate's.

Even worse, if you filled it with off brand shitter fans. Bet that thing could sound like a jet engine.

I bought a 4-pack of CoolerMaster 120mm Silent Series fans to install in my HAF 922. They seem to be quiet enough. No louder than the included fans in the case.

**Cortexian** · January 6th, 2010 05:20 PM

HAF-922 looks fugly in my opinion so... Also, the 200mm fans on the HAF are just fluff since you can get better results with 120mm/140mm fans depending on brand/model.

**Timo** · January 6th, 2010 07:10 PM

My brother has the HAF 922 case, and I can't say i'm a massive fan. I like my simple cases over ones with lots of indents and such.

**Amit** · January 6th, 2010 08:10 PM

Originally Posted by Timo

My brother has the HAF 922 case, and I can't say i'm a massive fan. I like my simple cases over ones with lots of indents and such.

Your brother has a ot of things.

**Atty** · January 8th, 2010 11:59 PM

Any idea when this will hit NewEgg? It's not on there and the link provided with the video leads to nothing.

I'm probably going to get this just becuase the huge Full Tower I have is annoying, I want something simple and better at cooling (that isn't a $200 lian li.)

**Cortexian** · January 9th, 2010 06:01 PM

They should be available on NewEgg and other online retailers by January 12th. Don't quote me on this though, I'm getting it third hand from someone who heard it from a Cooler Master rep on Hardware Canucks.

There will also be a CM 690 II (not advanced) that doesn't include the top HDD bay (it's not hot swappable on the advanced anyways), VGA retention bracket, removeable HDD bays, SSD brackets, or rear 140mm fan. It'll be about $20 cheaper if you're not worried about those features.

Unfortunately the integrated USB ports on the case are not USB 3.0 spec.