Coolermaster 690/ II side window question

Darkst4r

Darkst4r

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Hi, been trying to decide on a case for ages now. It seems really hard to find a case with EVERYTHING you want from it. There always seems to be one deal breaking feature missing.

The case I've finally decided on is the 690 II from Coolermaster. However the one feature missing which I would like is a small side window so I can see my sexy H50 and mobo working away inside.

I've thought about modding one myself by there doesnt seem an awful lot of room left at the top of the panel after you cut out the top, side fan intake.

I was just wondering if the old 690 windowed panel would fit the new mark 2 ?
as I'm pretty sure you can buy those separately.

I've heard CM may be bringing out a windowed version of the MKII but I can't really wait that long.
 
I've just purchased the CM690 11 to go with my build, and imo even without a window the case looks so awsome it didn't even cross my mind, I've been through so many cases in the past, with and without a window, and to be honest I don't rly care anymore..
 
rubbish ! Gonna get it anyway and maybe they will bring one out at a later date. Looks like a spanking case without one either way
 
Apparently so, coming from someone who didn't own version1, i'd consider this a very good case so far, no complaints, and the paint deffo isn't an issue on this unlike views i've heard on the Fractal designs.
 
I have just order the case which is due tomorrow. According to CoolerMaster a side widow is to be available this month in the States.

Case: Cooler Master CM90, Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-MA790FX-UD5P (BIOS F8c Beta), AMD Phenom II X4 955BE at 3600 MHz (This chip will only run DDR3 memory up to 1333), CPU Cooler: OCZ Gladiator Max, Memory: Geil Value Dual Channel Kit 2G x 2, DDR3-1600 MHz GV34GB1600C8DC (8-8-8-28 1.6v) due to chip restrictions this memory is running at (7-7-7-27 1.6v 1333 MHz), Graphics Card: Sapphire ATI HD 5850 1024MB DDR5, Power Supply: Jeantech Storm 700w SLI/Crossfire, DVD Writers: 2 x NEC AD-7240S 24x DVD+/-RW/RAM Dual Layer SATA Writer -Black Monitor: CRT Dell D1626HT, Hard Drives: 500GB Western Digital Caviar Green SATA2, Hitachi 300Gb, Hitachi 400Gb, Maxtor 300Gb, Maxtor 300Gb, Sound Card: Asus Xonar Essence STX Soundcard - 124dB SNR Built in Headphone Amp, TV Card: Pinnacle PCTV 3010iX Dual Analogue + DVB-T, Operating System: Windows 7 Ultimate 64 Bit, Case Cooler: Hiper Hiperflow Chrome Blade Blue LED 120 mm.
 
My CoolerMaster has arrived. Looking through the instructions there is a diagram of the proposed side window; it doesn’t look as attractive as the previous version. Maybe it looks better in the flesh.

Check it out on page at http://www.coolermaster-usa.com/upload/download/193/files/CM 690 II Advanced manual-0106.pdf

Case: Cooler Master CM90, Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-MA790FX-UD5P (BIOS F8c Beta), AMD Phenom II X4 955BE at 3600 MHz (This chip will only run DDR3 memory up to 1333), CPU Cooler: OCZ Gladiator Max, Memory: Geil Value Dual Channel Kit 2G x 2, DDR3-1600 MHz GV34GB1600C8DC (8-8-8-28 1.6v) due to chip restrictions this memory is running at (7-7-7-27 1.6v 1333 MHz), Graphics Card: Sapphire ATI HD 5850 1024MB DDR5, Power Supply: Jeantech Storm 700w SLI/Crossfire, DVD Writers: 2 x NEC AD-7240S 24x DVD+/-RW/RAM Dual Layer SATA Writer -Black Monitor: CRT Dell D1626HT, Hard Drives: 500GB Western Digital Caviar Green SATA2, Hitachi 300Gb, Hitachi 400Gb, Maxtor 300Gb, Maxtor 300Gb, Sound Card: Asus Xonar Essence STX Soundcard - 124dB SNR Built in Headphone Amp, TV Card: Pinnacle PCTV 3010iX Dual Analogue + DVB-T, Operating System: Windows 7 Ultimate 64 Bit, Case Cooler: Hiper Hiperflow Chrome Blade Blue LED 120 mm.
 
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jmp_78 said:
I don't wanna be controversial... but I really don't like that window (YT link). I like a window to be as simple design as possible, without fans stuck smack in the middle of it. Still, each to their own I guess ;)
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I am of the same opinion. I want to be able to look through a window, not have to peer around gubbins or have an unsightly fan and associated wires staring me in the face. I might buy the windowed panel anyway and put my own sheet acrylic window in myself.
 
Darkst4r said:
I am of the same opinion. I want to be able to look through a window, not have to peer around gubbins or have an unsightly fan and associated wires staring me in the face. I might buy the windowed panel anyway and put my own sheet acrylic window in myself.
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Good idea Darkst4r - good luck with that. If I buy a case with a window, it's because I wanna see in and be reminded of how much money I've wasted on soon to be outdated components :D
 
I think you Guys are right, take closer look at Cooler Master USA http://cmstore.coolermaster-usa.com/highres_ex.php?products_id=460&cat=18_32_39&num=1. The have seriously dropped the ball on this upgrade when compared to the original.
Nevertheless, my standard panel has quite an attractive transparent quality due to the two 140 mm fan apertures. Gosh, it is so quiet in comparison to my old 690, you would think those holes would release a lot of internal fan noise especial because I am overclocking an AMD 955 to 3.7 GHz idling at 29oC and 41oC at load.

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Case: Cooler Master CM90 II Advanced, Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-MA790FX-UD5P (BIOS F8c Beta), AMD Phenom II X4 955BE overclocked at 3700 MHz, CPU Cooler: OCZ Gladiator Max, Memory: Geil Value Dual Channel Kit 2G x 2, DDR3-1600 MHz GV34GB1600C8DC (8-8-8-28 1.6v) due to chip restrictions this memory is running at (7-7-7-27 1.6v 1333 MHz), Graphics Card: Sapphire ATI HD 5850 1024MB DDR5, Power Supply: Jeantech Storm 700w SLI/Crossfire, DVD Writers: 2 x NEC AD-7240S 24x DVD+/-RW/RAM Dual Layer SATA Writer – Black, Monitor: CRT Dell D1626HT, Hard Drives: 500GB Western Digital Caviar Green SATA2, Hitachi 400Gb, 1TB Western Digital Caviar Black SATA2, Maxtor 300Gb, Sound Card: Asus Xonar Essence STX - 124dB SNR Built in Headphone Amp, TV Card: Pinnacle PCTV 3010iX Dual Analogue + DVB-T, Operating System: Windows 7 Ultimate 64 Bit, Case Coolers: Cooltek Case Fan 140mm x 140mm x 25mm Blue LED 11dBA.
 
I see the side window (Part Number: RA-692-KWN1) is now widely available in the States for $24.99 which will no doubt be on sale hear at £19.99, the usual rip off. Mind you, I paid £15 plus p&p for the Dominator I Side Window 4 years ago it a pity it cannot fit the Dominator II.

This is the first decent picture I have seen which gives you a better idea of what it will look like on my rig. I think it is growing on me, it is not as unattractive as I first thought.

http://www.overclockers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=636102&page=2

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Gigabyte GA-MA790FX-UD5P, 955 BE(C2)@3.77GHz 1.45V, Geil Value 4GB DDR3-1600,
ATI 5850 1GB, CM90 II Advanced, 1TB Western Digital Caviar Black, 4 HDDs, Jeantech Storm 700w,
Asus Xonar Essence STX, Pinnacle PCTV 3010iX Dual Analogue + DVB-T.
 
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