Testseek.co.uk have collected 102 expert reviews of the Cooler Master CM 690 2 Advanced RC-692-KKN2 and the average rating is 87%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Cooler Master CM 690 2 Advanced RC-692-KKN2.
February 2010
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The editors liked
Sleek looking appearance
Install up to 10 fans
Tool-less throughout
Excellent build quality
Support for water-cooling inside case
External SSD support
Front Fan LEDs with on/off switch
SATA Xdock
1.8" & 2.5" HHD and SSD adapter
Water cooling friendly
Extra PCI Expansion slot
Black Interior
Great finish and quality
No sharp edges
CPU Hole in Motherboard tray allowing in place change of backplates
Cable tidy hooks on motherboard tray
Competitive price offering great value.
Improved airflow
Good build quality
Good cable management features
Design
Expansion options
Good for watercooling
VGAholder
Hotswapping
Tool less design inside
Plenty of dust filters
Blue LED fan in front
Attractive price tag
Can fit 10 fans of varying sizes
Has an external SATA dock
Large space behind motherboard tray
Easy to use HDD mounting system
Includes 22.5″
Lots of mesh to aid cooling performance
2USB 3.0 ports
Good cable management
The editors didn't like
CPU cooler backplate cutout could be bigger
A top radiator and fan will overhang the motherboard
Some black screws for mounting fans on side panels would be welcome
No bottom guide on the side panels can make mounting awkward
Hard to get fans 80x15mm fans. Not available in CM Shops.
Dust could be an issue
Doesn't fit a Radeon 5970 graphics card
Limited cooling performance in stock configuration
One of the things the 690 II Advanced has going for it is a lot of versatility. With support for mounting radiators in the top or bottom, SSD mount and an external hard drive dock the 690 II Advanced is ready for almost anything you throw at it. Cooli...
Nice ... seriously nice. I did not expect to be impressed that much by a chassis. First off let's get the subjective out of the way, taste differs; and though this editor might like the style you might dislike it. Hey nothing we can do about that. For...
Do I like the Coolermaster CM 690 Advance II PC tower? Most definitely. It is one of the most complete cases on the market. The feature list of this case revival many that will cost twice its price. At $100 MSRP you get easy drive mounting, dual plac...
While the is still available for just shy of , the Cooler Master 690 II Advanced does a lot to justify its extra £20. The vast amount of customisation and flexibility when it comes to cooling (supporting up to ten fans, or six and two dual 120mm radia...
Price, Great cooling performance, HDD dock, Slick Looking, Cable management, Dual radiator support, Quiet, Easy installation, Water Cooling Support,
My mATX Still had to be Removed to Install Cooler, New HUGE ATI Cards Don`t Fit, but do They Ever These Days?, Being Really Picky Here but the Standoffs are Difficult to put in Because of the Black Coating
Although I had high hopes for my ability to access the back of the motherboard unfortunately just like the Scout I cannot remove my CPU cooler without removing the whole motherboard. It was a good try though, but that is probably my fault for sticking ...
I was not quite sure what to expect when I first pulled the 690 II out of the box. I have made it no secret that I am no fan of sequels. Building a new product and basing it upon an older, yet highly successful product, is most definitely a recipe for...
The Cooler Master 690 II Advance builds on a tradition of quality and quantity started with the original 690. At a price point of $99 for the 690 II Advance, we feel that CM has created a wonderful product that will not disappoint. While some may arg...
The original CM 690 was a success and there is no doubt in my mind that this second iteration will also sell like hotcakes. Of course, there is no perfect product out there, but the CM 690 II Advanced isn't far from one. The case only has a few minor...
The Cooler Master 690 II Advanced case is extremely well designed. It really shows that a lot of effort went into the design of this case. Installation of everything went exceptionally smooth. I changed the location of a few of the fans, and added a c...
Cooler Master CM 690 II is one of the most complete mid-tower cases around, targeted towards ventilation. We couldn’t find any real weakness on this case: it is a very-well constructed case with a terrific cost/benefit ratio that will please average...
