Cooler Master CM 690 2 Advanced RC-692-KKN2

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 35 expert reviews

Excellent:

21
Good:

13
Average:

1
Bad:

0

Pros:

Well designed.
No resonance sounds.
Well priced.

Cons:

The 1200RPM stock cooling may be a bit lacking for more demanding users.
You can't use standard 80mm fans in the right side panel and VGA bracket, they have to be slim 15mm models.

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Last revision on February 4, 2013

Reviewers Liked

Well designed
No resonance sounds
Well priced
External SATA slot
Lots of working room
Good tool-free installation options
Plenty of cooling options
External HDD bay
Stylish design with all-black interior
Enough cable management features
No sharp edges inside
Support for 240mm radiator in top and/or bottom

Reviewers Didn't Like

The 1200RPM stock cooling may be a bit lacking for more demanding users
You can't use standard 80mm fans in the right side panel and VGA bracket, they have to be slim 15mm models
Side panels require a lot of force to be removed
Not enough dust filters
No room for 12inch videocards unless you remove the lower four hard drive bays
My mATX Still had to be Removed to Install Cooler

Expert reviews and ratings

After the success of the original it is no great surprise that they have released a new and improved version. The reason for the success of the 690 II is that Cooler Master were able to fit full tower features into a mid tower chassis while...

By Kitguru.net on February 29, 2012

Coolermaster are regarded as one of the most well known manufacturer's when it comes to PC cases, and have been one of the main contenders when standing the test of time.As we all know, companies are started and in this day and age, it's very...

By eTeknix on December 13, 2010

As cases go, the 690 II Advanced is pretty good at what it does: It's a big case with plenty of room for appropriate cable management and sorting out the correct airflow. The manufacturers thought ahead and strategically placed hooks/tabs for cable...

By XSReviews on November 03, 2010

The Cooler Master CM 690 II Advanced case is a follow up to the immensely popular CM 690 originally released back in 2007. The sub-$200 market has become somewhat saturated in the last couple of years with excellent new cases and the first CM 690 was...

By PCWorld New Zealand on August 30, 2010

The Cooler Master 690 II Advanced is a decent all-round case that looks good and is built well. The only slight drawback in the case’s construction is its heavy weight due to the use of steel throughout.The 690 II is also a very well featured...

By HardwareHeaven on May 07, 2010

We’re very happy with this case; and you will be...

By Atomic MPC on April 30, 2010

100

So the question is, with all of the changes, is the 690 II as good as or better than the original? I can say without a doubt that they improved the 690 in every way without losing what the original was all about. The only thing they could do to...

By LanOC Reviews on April 22, 2010

Cooler Master has done a great job at revising the aging CM 690 into an exciting new product. The new case doesn't only look a lot better but also adds great new features like the external HDD docking station and a bracket for installing solid state...

By DV Hardware on April 10, 2010

This case has an "old school" feel to it, in that reflects its development from the original 690. There are no large fans or sculpted side panels. However, the upgrade to 140mm fans and the addition of the SATA X-dock, with comprehensive dust...

By Clunk.org UK on April 04, 2010

Great style and build quality, but where's the love for long cards? The Cooler Master 690 II Advanced is the ambitious sequel to the 690, the popular mid-tower chassis of a few years ago. If you’ve seen a Cooler Master mid-tower lately, much...

By Maximum PC on March 30, 2010

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