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COOLER MASTER RC-690-KKN1-GP Black SECC/ ABS ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail

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COOLER MASTER RC-690-KKN1-GP Black SECC/ ABS ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail
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Rating: 9.06/10
Lensglare@NCIX
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Review Date: 03/15/10
Cons: - Honeycomb grills make noise- Front panel removal is very unintuitive- Power supply vent only large enough for 120MM Fan- Heavy

Pros: - Price- Sturdy build quality- Well thought out- Tool-less design that actually works- Lots of room for fans- Decent cable management- Fits most large CPU coolers
Comment:
This was the first thing I bought for my new computer build after finding it on sale for $60 and couldn't pass it up. At first I couldn't believe all the features that it has for the price.The first thing I would suggest any enthusiast do is take out those honeycomb fan grills and replace them with some real mesh fan protectors. The sound they make is awful and they don't stop dust, or anything really. Just block your airflow.The power supply vent on the bottom does not provide enough of an opening for the 140MM fan on my HX750, so further modifications have to be made. Also the large CPU cooler I have in my case requires the top side panel fan to be screwed on externally.These are really just nit-picky points and I'm sure a lot of the issues have been fixed in the CM690 II version of this case, so perhaps you should look at that instead. Overall great case and I see no reason to upgrade it for a long time to come.
Blaine_D@NCIX
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Review Date: 02/22/10
Cons: - Side panels are a bit flimsy and can be noisy with fans attached- No internal paint, just the usual grey metal- HD area can get cord cramped fast- Blue screw less locks for the PCI cards are more annoying than functional, lets heavy cards sag- Fan port behind motherboard requires a slim 80mm fan, full 25mm deep fan wont fit.- Over-doing the air cooling can result in a very noisy computer

Pros: + Loads of space+ Nice lane for cords running between motherboard and HD/CD Drive area+ Insane air cooling from all directions+ Rubber ports on the back for external water cooling systems
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Had this case for 2 years and what a performer. Looks flimsy but has held up very well, aside from the top USB/eSATA/audio jack area.Very rigid, light steel chassis and a great amount of space. This thing has extreme air cooling. 2 120mm fan mounts up top, one 120mm up front, one 120mm out back, a sucker port and adjacent 120mm mount on the bottom, 2 120mm on one side panel and a trap for a slim 80mm fan on the the other. Much of the front and top of the case is highly ventilated, with a slim sheet of light porous plastic insulation covering the grated metal mesh exterior.Have had 2 different systems inside this box, both cooled on air very well. Just make sure you get some quiet fans, since this case can get noisy fast due to it's "open" nature.I only have had a few gripes. The panel with the supports for 2 fans can get very noisy due to fan stress. The panels also vibrate/hum if you have a lot of cooling going on. Some good sealing tape can take care of that well enough. The blue PCI slot locks don't hold up well to the heavier video cards and let them sag. This may have been taken care of in revisions since I got mine. The HD bay can also get cramped fast, and requires 90 degree SATA cables if you mount them cable side in.As it sits now, with a light duty Core 2 Duo build and low rpm case fans it is scary silent... the only way you can tell it's running is from the lights and occasional HD seek.Highly Recommended This review was modfied by poster @ 02-22-10 02:31 PM
Allen_H@NCIX
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Review Date: 02/17/10
Cons: none so far

Pros: Stylisheverything you can think ofgood location for front usb portsgood price
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This is the 2nd case i bought from cooler master and i have to say i am very pleased with it.first of all this one is only half the price of my other cm case which is haf932 but the stuff inside is not halvedall the features you see on haf932 IS on this case as well(other than the 200mm fan slots of course and smaller size)and it even comes with dust filters which is another +very awsome case and very very good price
stallion@NCIX
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Review Date: 02/07/10
Cons: Flimsy internal plastic brackets, and flimsy cable management can easily break if not careful.

Pros: Nice outside appearance, appeal to look at.
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The case is very nice too look at however after working with this case; I have a few rants that I haven't got time to get use to.The front of the case is low to the ground so it is hard to pick up the case from the front/back position. The back has good clearance though for the power supply air inlet.To remove the front panel, put your fingers underneath and pull away and upward is the idea. There is no safety locking mechanism from the front panel to the case. If someone not knowing is to carry the case front/back position the front cover might separate from the case and drop  the case down to the ground or on your feet. Not to mention damaging the hardware inside.Moving toward inside the case, the harddrive bracket just feels really flimsy. The plastic swinging tabs at the back to hold your add-on cards does do its job keeping the cards from coming out but does not totally secure the card. The card is still having the ability to move up and down slightly, unlike using the traditional screws.Having the power supply at the bottom of the case might serve other useful purposes but this also cause dust problem. This just suck up more dusts to the power supply can lead to premature failure unless to raise the case higher than the floor.This is my first Coolermaster case and I have not had the chance to get use to these new features that Coolermaster has to offers. I am sure there are many ways to get around these new design features or flaws or just put up with it--it just a matter of personal preference.
Samuel_H@NCIX
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Review Date: 01/11/10
Cons: not much to it,i thought it was great overall

Pros: great price,lots of room,great for keeping it cool, nothing too fancy,
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overall this case saved me lots of money so i could spend money on other parts of the computer. for a case below $100 it is the best choice out there!
robert_k@NCIX
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Review Date: 01/07/10
Cons: Original fans are loadgets alittle dusty.Im a neat freak so i enjoy cleaning it all the time

Pros: Nice and SleakBuilt niceGreat for cable managmentTones of room
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If you dont like flashy.Need something good for cpu cooling this is the case FOR SURE.Im a music producer and when i built my computer i went through tones of articles trying to find a case that would perfect for my needs.Its not quiet with the original fans and the side fan.But i changed them all to a more silent fan and let me tell you..i cant hear crap and the cooling is unreal.Im ruuning my quad core just under 30.Great case .If you dont wanna spend alot..This is it
nigssss@NCIX
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Review Date: 01/02/10
Cons: front panel uses cheap plastic so when u need to put in a an optical drive it could snap or when u need to do dust cleaningmakes a humming sound

Pros: blue ledscan add 4 more 120/140mm case fanslooks coolcheap
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i didnt know that this case would need to fully take out the whole front for dust cleaning/putting in an optical drive and it could snap and the top fan installations can be a little harder then other cases. but hey for the price i gotta admit looks good and its cheap
Shoewalker@NCIX
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Review Date: 12/29/09
Cons: HeavySide Panel Fan Noisy

Pros: Spacious and lots of featuresGreat value for price
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Great sized case that is easy to work with. Great value for the price. Provides excellent CPU cooling. Side panel fan was very noisy (was due to the sound of the air flowing through the grate). Added a mesh on top of the fan to muffle the sound.
Steve_C@NCIX
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Review Date: 12/29/09
Cons: Bigger than I originally thought

Pros: Quiet, Nice Looking
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Great case for the price, I would definately consider again, but it is bigger than I originally thought.
Jake_W@NCIX
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Review Date: 12/29/09
Cons: no fan filters? PSU cables may not reach top due to being bottom mounted but has been a non issue to me.

Pros: Great case with loads of features. Awesome price. Can be loaded with many fans. Great quality. Toolless design.
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Love the case. Ive used it on 3 builds for myself and coworkers. Love the bottom psu and lots of fans. Looks great but not too flashy. Easy to work with.
Karl_E@NCIX
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Review Date: 12/21/09
Cons: Tooless expansion slots didn't fit between the cooler on my Palit GTX 260 Core Sonic

Pros: Cheap, easy to use
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Ideal for someone who doesnt want to spend alot of money but still wants a feature rich quality case with plenty of room and decent cable management and good cooling.
Nocturne[NIFOC]@NCIX
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Review Date: 12/16/09
Cons: Fans can be noisy, blue expansion slot tabs can be tricky

Pros: Hard Drive Trays, Build Quality, Cable Management, Plenty of expansion room, lots of Fans
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In my opinion the best case for your dollar on NCIX. I bought this case as a more affordable alternative to the Cosmos, and I liked this case so much I ended up buying 2; I do not regret my decision. Built-in cable management keeps your case nice and tidy, and if you don't want to use the built in plastic clips, you can just pull them out with a firm tug. Hard drive trays make adding more storage a snap, and there's plenty of room for future additions across the board.If you're a quiet case enthusiast, you may find the case fans a bit noisy, but for the average user it's not an issue. My other, albeit small complaint is that the blue tabs used to hold expansion slot metal covers in place can be tricky, and I've had to deal with a few sore thumbs trying to get them pushed all the way back.All in all an excellent product.
Zed Aksis@NCIX
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Review Date: 11/30/09
Cons: Front panel is a bit hard to pull out. That's about it.Top panel's cables might interfere with top 5inch bay.hdd drawers maybe a little "weak".

Pros: Lots of space.Bottom PSU with bottom air entry.HDD rack with small drawers.
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Very nice case. We I unpacked it, i though "my god it's kinda big for a mid tower". Then again, lot's of space inside the beast. Cable management is kinda made easy (using corsair PSU) by the back side of the case. Solid & stable. To panel contains more than enough external USB/Firewire for me. Basically, i'm pleased!
Dion_A@NCIX
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Review Date: 11/26/09
Cons: Front panel very hard to get off

Pros: Cable managementLots of roomCoolingLooks
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Amazing case for the price, outstanding cable management, tonnes of room, keeps everything very cool. tool-less design makes it easy to swap out hard drives. Outstanding case.
Yu_T@NCIX
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Review Date: 11/19/09
Cons: none

Pros: great quality
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bought this case for 65 bucks at the sale price.this is a very good case. pretty solid and good looking. highly recommanded this one.
SufferingJoe@NCIX
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Review Date: 11/02/09
Cons: Front panel has to removed to install a DVD drive, feels weak, hard to remove..I thought the plastic clips were just going to break. Bad vibration dampening (should say none) for the hard drives plastic trays, amplifies the vibrations.Cable management system was to close to the mobo and just got in the way of some of the cables coming from the mobo. So most of it had to be removed.

Pros: Good amount of space. Nice quiet fans included with LED blue lights if you like that kind of useless things. USB, e-sata, audio ports on the top of the case. Mesh style case on the front and top of the case for slightly better ventilation.
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Overall it is a nice case with enough room inside and decent fans included with it. But the cheap feel of some of the parts are a downside. I would expect more from 80+ dollar case. Does the job, but a 20$ beige case would have been just as good. This review was modfied by poster @ 11-02-09 09:40 AM
Lily_C@NCIX
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Review Date: 10/19/09
Cons: Front cover is really hard to take offYou must put alot of effort into itIt felt like it was going to break

Pros: Lots of places to put fansVery roomyLots of airflow
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Overall, this is a good case. Make sure you have lots of room to put it. The front LED fan is a nice add-on. Recommended
Arirang@NCIX
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Review Date: 10/08/09
Cons: NoneFront panel hard to remove

Pros: Easy to work inGreat looking case
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This is a great case for under $100 in my opinion. It looks rather nice and it's easy to work in. The front panel is a pain to remove though.
Jordan_L@NCIX
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Review Date: 09/27/09
Cons: None.

Pros: This case has great airflow and looks decent. Lots of space.
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This case is amazing. The airflow is great and this case never gets hot and it doesnt look ugly. It has enough space for my huge xfx 4850. Highly Recommended.
Rikimaru915@NCIX
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Review Date: 09/14/09
Cons: stock side fan!

Pros: neat!Well build!Airflow!
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I got this case for my new rig! love it! good airflow and nead design, I would recommended for anyone who are going for neatness over the looks instead.
Theodore_M@NCIX
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Review Date: 09/12/09
Cons: Front panel a pain to removeThat's about it...

Pros: Great cooling capabilitiesConvenient cable managementTool-less installation for HDD's and plug-in slots
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This is a very good case for the money. With 7 (possibly 8, if you buy something else) fan slots in the case, the case definitely lived up to the brand name. The inclusion of cable holders in the case also is a benefit, considering it helps with airflow as well with a neat cable setting. The tool-less latches for the hard drives and pci/pci-e cards are also quite sturdy. Also, for those who are using liquid cooling, this has two areas where the pipes can be fed into the case as well, which makes for a convenient benefit for those looking into water cooling. All in all, I am very happy with this case, and would definitely recommend it.
Zhiwen_M@NCIX
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Review Date: 08/06/09
Cons: the fan it comes with is not so good

Pros: Big good air flow
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I bought this case when it is on sale for 65, for that price it is really a great case. It provides a lot of room, it has 6 case fan spots, I run with 5 fans, they cools my system really well. Someone complains it is hard to pull off the front panel, you just need to use more power. It is solid and it won't break. Just do it.
Jonos@NCIX
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Review Date: 07/30/09
Cons: the Front panel

Pros: Not that expensive
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To pull the front panel off you need to use a lot of force. Other than that this case is very good especially at this price point.
silverbullet@NCIX
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Review Date: 07/19/09
Cons: front bezel removal difficulty, lack of audio beeper, could use a little more mounting hardware for some motherboards.

Pros: It’s roomy and big enough to fit almost anything and the large amount of fan ports are well placed which should make for efficient airflow. It really looks cool.
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I really like this case as it’s the my first premium case I have ever owned.It’s roomy and big enough to fit almost anything and the large amount of fan ports well placed which should make for efficient airflow. It really looks cool.My biggest complaint is the taking off the front bezel to mount the 5.25 drives. Feels like you'll break it as it requires lots of force, instead you should use a needle nose pliers to squeeze and push the six plastic mounts inside the case that are holding the front bezel before trying to pull it off to avoid breaking it. This is exactly the same method I use on an old generic case that I have for over 5 years. Also I wish it came with a little more hardware for mounting motherboards. Like the plastic pushpins for motherboards with odd holes that don’t line up with standard holes like some of the newer gigabyte motherboards. Also this case doesn’t have a little piezoelectric speaker with wire connector for those bios warning beeps.
Bryan_C@NCIX
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Review Date: 07/05/09
Cons: As others have mentioned, the front bezel is a pain to remove when you're trying to install a 5.25 inch drive, and you feel like you're going to break something.

Pros: Good cable routing, lots of airflow, lots of room to work with. Great bang for the buck.
Comment:
This is a great case for the money. Anyone who is relying on aircooling is unlikely to do better than this case - if the case isn't doing it for you, add a fan or two - it has the space to do it. It's pretty sharp looking too without looking too radical. Getting it from NCIX doesn't hurt either - good price and quick shipping.
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