The Cooler Master CM690 comes packed in a pretty simple box showing a few high res images of the case. It is well padded to prevent any possibilities of the case receiving any damage during shipment.
Pulling the CM690 out of the box we can see that it does have a bit of a unique appearance to it. The front and top of the case is boasting mesh centers which immediately tell us that we have a case that should produce some excellent cooling. Looking at the pictures above we can see that there are at least four visible fan mounting locations. Hmm... I wonder how many are hidden?
Specifications:
Color: - Black
Dimension: - (L)524.5 X (W)213 X (H)482 mm
Material: - Chassis: SECC
- Bezel: Metal mesh+ABS
Motherboards: - micro-ATX / ATX
5.25" Drive Bay: - 5.25 x 5 (include External 3.5”x1)
3.5" Drive Bay: - 3.5 x 1 (5.25”to 3.5”) (External)
I/O Panel: - USB x 2, IEEE1394 x 1, Mic x 1, Audio x 1, eSATA x 1 (On Top, Front is option)
Cooling System: - Front 120mm Blue LED fan x 1, 1200rpm 17dBA
Expansion Slots: - 7
Power Supply: - Standard PS 2 / EPS 12V (optional)
Warranty: - 2 Years
Features:
1. Accommodates up to seven 120 mm fans for high-efficiency ventilation
2. Removable HDD racks provide for easy assembly
3. Cable management design for better cable routing and neatness
4. Tool-free user-friendliness for quick maintenance and upgrade
5. Roomy interior supports nVIDIA G80 SLI configuration
For cooling the CM690 is capable of mounting a total of seven case fans even offers a fan mount behind the motherboard for a 80mm exhaust fan. That gives you a total of eight cooling fans, thats simply impressive with a mid-tower case.
On the bottom of the case you will see that venting is incorporated into the front feet mounting and it uses two large rear feet. This allows for appropriate height to be achieved so that air can be drawn in from the bottom of the case.
Located on the top is the external Audio, USB, Firewire, and E-SATA connections. On the lower right front corner you will find the Power and Reset buttons separated by the HDD activity and Power LED indicators.
