DIGIT-ARC read-only archive · snapshot: July 23, 2026

CM 690 confusion

20 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/cm-690-confusion.123649/

nishant_nms
nishant_nms Original post #1
Jan 4, 2010 at 2:31 PM
I am interested in getting CM 690... but am confused whether to go for pure black or not... and what's the difference between them... Please quote the price too...
F
f123 #2
Jan 4, 2010 at 3:54 PM
Go for Black, it looks cool. CM 690 comes for around 4.2K
Arnab boss
Jan 4, 2010 at 10:45 PM
Ya dude and if u pay 4.6k u will get the side transparent case...' it looks cool and if u wanna show off ur hardwares then put some led fans inside it...' go 4 it buddy its a great case...'
asingh
asingh #5
Jan 5, 2010 at 3:26 AM
What is CM690 + pure black..and CM690+non pure black..?
Revolution
Jan 5, 2010 at 6:04 AM
Is it CM690 II,the new one ?
nishant_nms
Jan 5, 2010 at 12:56 PM
*in.coolermaster.com/products/product.php?language=in&act=detail&tbcate=2254&id=6718
*in.coolermaster.com/products/product.php?language=in&act=detail&tbcate=2254&id=4149

these are the links for both the cabinets...
nishant_nms
Jan 6, 2010 at 2:55 PM
still waiting for suggestions....
Arnab boss
Jan 7, 2010 at 9:19 PM
Dude just go 4 the transparent case and get some led 120mm fans...' it looks awesome and take a blue led fan....'

I hav it and tell u it looks great and deadly...
Krow
Krow #10
Jan 7, 2010 at 9:37 PM
A bit offtopic: LED fans are merely bling and not much of performance, unless you consider the Xigmatek Orange LED 120mm ones. If you are going to buy a case fan then go for Scythe Slipstream 120mm 1900RPM version. It should cost 475 bucks plus shipping if you buy online.
H
heavyarms #11
Jan 7, 2010 at 10:01 PM
^^Not indeed there are good led fans out there

Specifically cm 120mm led fans that are 90cfm (tho in acutal they are 70cfm) for 450 rs
Xigmatek has recently launched f1251 120mm led fans with transparent frame and impellers rated at 63cfm/29dbA/1500rpm.

These two led fans make sense in decent cfm, noise levels and bling factor.

@OP get the basic cm690 for 4k. dont spend more on the black infact if u really want interiors black get a can of paint for 80 and do it yourself or get it powdercoated locally wud cost you less.
Krow
Krow #12
Jan 7, 2010 at 10:03 PM
Those CM fans are pretty okay. I have used them and are surely not meant for CPU cooling. Only for case cooling. Meanwhile the Xigmatek ones are good heatsink coolers too.
nishant_nms
Jan 7, 2010 at 10:04 PM
Dude just go 4 the transparent case and get some led 120mm fans...' it looks awesome and take a blue led fan....'

I hav it and tell u it looks great and deadly...



what's the price of the transparent one
asingh
asingh #16
Jan 7, 2010 at 11:05 PM
Dude just go 4 the transparent case and get some led 120mm fans...' it looks awesome and take a blue led fan....'

I hav it and tell u it looks great and deadly...

Yea, they look really nice. But with the transparent CM690, the light bleeds through. If it is in your sleeping room -- errr..a bit of a pain.
Krow
Krow #17
Jan 8, 2010 at 8:47 AM
and a loss of sleep if you leave your rig on at nights.
Arnab boss
Jan 8, 2010 at 9:19 PM
^^^ GUYS I hav a separate computer room so no probs 4 me...'

@krow I hav 7 fans 4 led and 3 normal and it keeps my rig cool and noise is tolerable....'

@op don't get confused if u wanna some fancy case then look @haf 922 @6k....its hardy with side transparent and good cooling features...'
asingh
asingh #19
Jan 9, 2010 at 2:40 AM
^^
Well I have 7 too. 5 LED, and 2 normal. :)
Krow
Krow #20
Jan 9, 2010 at 9:31 AM
Also, have a look at the Lancool Dragonlord PC-K62 @ 7k and PC-K56 @ ~5k, if you can find it. Look for deals online.