CoolerMaster CM 690 III Review

[tinytomlogan]

Oh boy, the new CM 690 III is here. Are we excited or what! We loved the first two generations so hopes are high.





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[Etlar]

Miss a link :-D

 

[barnsley]

Everytime I see this case it reminds me how much of a copy my enermax case is of this :l.

Anyway, good to see that its still a strong, solid performer.

 

[tinytomlogan]

Miss a link :-D

Easy doofus I was still putting it live.

 

[Saltire35]

There is an optional window panel with no fan mount.

But whether this is just available in the US, time will tell.

eBuyer usually stock the panels as they are the only place in the UK I've found that stock them as they did with previous generations of the 690.

 

[jamesriley94]

There is an optional window panel with no fan mount.

But whether this is just available in the US, time will tell.

eBuyer usually stock the panels as they are the only place in the UK I've found that stock them as they did with previous generations of the 690.

Sure about eBuyer?
Specialtech, OCUK and Scan, along with a fair few others stocked the CM690-II's windowed side panel, and did it for about £8.

I never saw eBuyer have them tbh, although I don't really use them anymore.

 

[Saltire35]

Sure about eBuyer?
Specialtech, OCUK and Scan, along with a fair few others stocked the CM690-II's windowed side panel, and did it for about £8.

I never saw eBuyer have them tbh, although I don't really use them anymore.

When I had the case, eBuyer were the only place that stocked them when they first came out.

 

[Spiderz]

Damm G-Dubz has been busy with the reviews recently. Do like the look of this case more than the II but at that money I'd honestly prefer the fractals.

 

[Mgutierrez33]

Great review. I'll never understand why grommets aren't included in this chassis, but once a windowed version releases my girlfriend's rig may be moving into one of these for sure.

 

[deejayburnout]

what a nice case. Might have to get my kids to buy me one for christmas.

 

[Ady6UK]

Windowed and non windowed versions available on pre order in the UK at Scan. About £5 difference between the two:
http://www.scan.co.uk/products/cool...ght-black-peformance-case-with-usb-30-w-o-psu
http://www.scan.co.uk/products/cooler-master-cm-690-iii-usb-30-black-atx-case-with-window-w-o-psu

 

[Mosephuss]

Sadly I can't find it on amazon. I hope it sill be available in the US a bit more by the time I get my pc so I don't have to order from a different website.

 

[Michel Merlin]

What is the TRUE GPU compatibility of the CM 693 (with all HDD trays in place)?

What is the TRUE GPU compatibility of the CM 693 (with all HDD trays in place)?

Still little available, or expensive: $150 on CM 690 III - black - Mid Tower (amazon.com), 93.00 EUR ($126) on Cooler Master CM 690 III Ordinateur de bureau (amazon.fr), £98.91 ($161) on Cooler Master CM690 III, ohne Netzteil (amazon.co.uk).

For the GPU compatibility, all sites endlessly repeat Cooler Master site's "423mm" which is a joke: this is obviously the card length you can insert after removing the upper HDD cage; none shows the true compatibility, i.e. with keeping and using both HDD cages with all their trays, which is probably around 300mm. TIA to the one who would be able to post the true value.

Versailles, Fri 07 Feb 2014 00:41:00 +0100

 

[PhatBastard]

Even better!

Just bought this for £79.99, it's windowed, comes with grommets and came with a free Cooler Master Seidon 120V AIO 120cm water cooler!

Got mine from Ebuyer. http://www.ebuyer.com/584015-cooler...th-water-cooling-seidon-120v-cms-693-kwn1-s12