Client Computer Build #30 (Cooler Master 690 II Advanced Overview)

Can't recommend the chassis used in this client build enough. The CM 690 II Advanced is an incredible case. It's cheap, well-built, packed with features, looks great, and is very very easy to use. As far as mid-tower ATX cases go, this one was by far the easiest case I have ever had to do cable management for by a long shot.

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[TheAeolisticAgelasts]

I was wondering how on earth you managed to get that build so cheap (I also build computers as freelance work), until I realized that your client will be using the on-board graphics. I'm not sure why you chose to go with the Corsair 550 though, it isn't terribly future-proof. Other than that though, fantastic build, especially your cable work, it has inspired me!

[Fencefeet]

@TheAeolisticAgelasts

Hey man thanks for the feedback I always appreciate it. Glad it helped! And as a side-note I chose the Corsair because the unit is just so damn reliable. I've used it in like 10 different systems, and it remains the ONLY power supply to give me no issues whatsoever. And it was super cheap at the time :D

[crimson177]

GIGABYTE FTW

[Fencefeet]

@crimson177

Amen.

[Fencefeet]

@mosesdog2

Haha it's already been activated on one computer so it's useless on others but that is certainly a good point haha I might annotate blurr it. Great catch!

[nousername21]

Dude CM 690 II Advanced or Corsair 650D?

[nousername21]

My left ear is dead!

[bleh151]

You might have wanted to get a aftermarket cpu cooler

[Copimi]

oh, geezus replace the mic please.

[CrAzY4n00Bs]

I have that case just bought it 2 weeks ago, I love the case.

[SnapTactics]

I went from an Antec 900 to this....'nough said

[ChunkieFunky]

did you have to splice any wires with that psu for cable mangament or did you just tidy them behind ?

[samywamy10]

"stiff so you can bend them"

lol..

I really want to get the nVidia edition, what are the differences?

[RA1KU]

@Fencefeet It looks do have good airflow :/

[yfzi]

Hey there mate great review!! that was awesome you just sold me the case! I had a question towards you if you owned this case as part of your main rig, where would you install fans, would you install some on side panel? I thought 2 on top and 2 on side panel is that too much? because i wanted a 1:1 ratio of in and out so 2 top and 1 rear for out and 2 side and 1 front for in