CM 690 II Lite vs Advanced

Dride · 27 Apr 2011 at 11:56

Hey guys,

Can anyone tell me the difference between these 2 cases:

Lite: http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-212-CM

Advanced: http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-196-CM&utm_source=froogle

The only difference I can see is that the lite doesnt have the external docking bay, which im not bothered about so it would seem better for me to save some money and get the Lite.

But I could be wrong. Can anyone else tell me the differences?

Cheers

~Mike~ · 27 Apr 2011 at 12:07

This vid explains all. Hot women presenting, shame about the voice.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AubfqMN9XgE&feature=player_embedded

AsLan · 27 Apr 2011 at 12:17

Got the lite version. From what I can remember when buying, the differences are the lite version lacks the docking bay, vga cooler bracket, and either 1 or 2 pre-installed fans

w00dy85 · 27 Apr 2011 at 12:26

The lite version lacks the docking bay, vga cooler bracket, and a 140mm front fan that also lights up. I have the Advanced and it also has a button to turn the front fan light on/off, not sure if the lite version has that.

It also has a SSD Adapter which I found useful and I found the HD dock useful to, but never used the vga cooler bracket.

Dride · 27 Apr 2011 at 13:58

cheers for the info guys, the vid is very helpful. Also from what i read on overclockers the lite can hold 2 top fans, where as the advanced only 1 top fan, is this a typo? Finally which case do you guys think i should go for? i dont realy need all the external docks as of yet.

dekez · 27 Apr 2011 at 14:02

I have the lite and it has the button to turn the light on the 120mm front fan on / off.

Nightglow · 27 Apr 2011 at 14:04

I have a CM-690 II Advanced, & it has two fan mountings in the roof.

Lovely case, a pleasure to work with.

~Mike~ · 27 Apr 2011 at 14:05

Dride said:
cheers for the info guys, the vid is very helpful. Also from what i read on overclockers the lite can hold 2 top fans, where as the advanced only 1 top fan, is this a typo? Finally which case do you guys think i should go for? i dont realy need all the external docks as of yet.

Advanced can have two top fans.

Cooling System
Front: 140 x 25 mm Blue LED fan x 1 / 1200 RPM / 19 dBA
Rear: 120 mm fan x 1 / 1200 RPM / 17 dBA
Top: 140 x 25 mm fan x 1 / 1200 RPM / 19 dBA (supports 120 / 140 mm fan x 2)
Bottom: 120 mm fan x 2 (optional)
Right side: 120 / 140 mm fan x 2 (optional)
Left side: 80 x 15 mm x 1 (optional)
HDD cage: 120 mm fan x 1 (optional)
VGA holder: 80 x 15 mm fan x 1 (optional)

http://www.coolermaster-usa.com/product.php?category_id=19&product_id=2970

Also the advanced is on THIS WEEK ONLY OFFER was £76.99 inc VAT £73.98 inc VAT

w00dy85 · 27 Apr 2011 at 14:11

When I've had my case open their seems plenty of space for a second top fan, but not 100% sure if thier is any screw holes to screw 2nd fan to the top of the case. I will have to look later.

I see it's already been answered..lol

Dride · 27 Apr 2011 at 14:11

cheers guys, think i might splash out abit more and get the advanced version. sure the docking bays will come in at some point.

Thanks all

Nightglow · 27 Apr 2011 at 14:28

Dride said:
Sure the docking bays will come in at some point

I thought the same when I first bought my case, I now use the docking bay all the time now.

w00dy85 · 27 Apr 2011 at 14:34

Are you buying any extra fans for your case?

If so I can recommend Enermax UCTB14 T.B. Silence 140mm Fan and this Akasa AK-FN059 120mm Ultra Quiet Viper Cool Fan

I have both of these with a aluminium mesh fan filter attached, both great at keeping the case cool and the case is nearly dust free.

Nightglow · 28 Apr 2011 at 09:39

I use Akasa AK-FN058 Apache 120mm fans in my CM690 II Advance @ £14:29p
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=FG-057-AK

stulid · 28 Apr 2011 at 10:59

Nightglow said:
I use Akasa AK-FN058 Apache 120mm fans in my CM690 II Advance @ £14:29p
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=FG-057-AK

How many extra fans do you use? as at that price per unit you can get a better case.

Nightglow · 28 Apr 2011 at 11:21

Only two, got them free

from a very nice case, :eek:

which I got from the local skips.

Dride · 28 Apr 2011 at 12:31

yeh i have been looking at the vipers, but i would like to fill all the fan slots but as stulid said i could get a better case, as those fans are expensive by the time ive filled all the slots, id need an extra 7 and only got 3 antec tricools 120mm that i could transfere from the old case so would still need 4 more fans. So im in a bit of a dilema as to what to do.

w00dy85 · 28 Apr 2011 at 13:02

Dride said:
yeh i have been looking at the vipers, but i would like to fill all the fan slots but as stulid said i could get a better case, as those fans are expensive by the time ive filled all the slots, id need an extra 7 and only got 3 antec tricools 120mm that i could transfere from the old case so would still need 4 more fans. So im in a bit of a dilema as to what to do.

Do you really need to fill all 7 fan slots?

If you want a cheaper fan the Xilence Red Wing are good fans, not as good as the viper and the enermax. but if you want to fill your case up with fans and not spend a lot. Then these will be great and are very good for the money. You can get then for about £4 each if you google.

Dride · 28 Apr 2011 at 13:06

well i dont need to fill them all but i need to get the best cooling i can to keep my i7 930 @ 4GHz cool. The cooling in my antec 900 is good but i just have a clutter of wires collecting dust and messing the air flow up. which slots would you suggest i use in the 690?

w00dy85 · 28 Apr 2011 at 13:32

I have 5 case fans in total, I would leave the 3 that come with the case where they are and add one to the side panel you take off to access your case, I used a 140mm there and the other on the floor of the case near the PSU.

If I have time later I will take some pictures of my case and show you how I have done it.

Dride · 28 Apr 2011 at 13:40

cheers woody, that would be a good help, i suppose filling all the slots would be over kill. id probs add another in the roof of the case too as i have the h50 attached to the back fan