KitGuru says: The CM 690 III definitely is worth the money, though we would have liked to see some of the CM 690 II's key features make a return.

Excellent build quality; Refined design; Excellent cooling performance; Easy access to all areas during installation

Removing the SATA and power connectors in the top compartment is disappointing; Graphics card support bracket found in the CM 690 II would have been a great addition; Mostly an aesthetic update

I got this case as a Christmas present because my old case made a vibration sound that annoyed me that I couldnt get rid of. So far this case has exceeded my expectations and I would recommend it to anyone looking for a good case with lots of room at a good price.

Tons of room inside the case; Fans included are super quiet and provide good airflow (I can feel the air flow in the back on my feet); Supports a ridiculous amount of hard drives (I feel the need to buy more to fill the spots)

There was a small manufacturers defect on mine; There was a small strand of plastic that touched the front fan and made a horrible sound (kind of like when you used to put a card on a bike tire when you were a kid); I just popped the front cover off and cut it off and it was good to go

The stakes were high for Cooler Master. The CM 690 series has always been a popular and well-respected one, and Cooler Master could afford to drop the ball with the third version.

Cooler Master's CM 690 series has always been a popular choice for enthusiasts and gamers. Its middle of the road styling has satisfied both camps by remaining largely subtle in its aesthetic approach.

+ Pleasing to the eye; + Classic design with improvements; + Great clearance options; + Easy to maintain cable management; + Can accommodate 240mm radiators; + EZ trays are an excellent idea for storage; + Good build quality

At time of writing there are not many sources for the 690 III and that will in part be due to the fact it's fairly new to market. It can typically be found for around ￡95 here in the UK and customers in the US would expect to pay around $130 once available.

Sleek design on the exterior and interior; Removable filters and covers for easy maintenance; Flexible and modular storage bays; Spacious interior for long graphics cards; Good cable management; Impressive airflow and high quality fans pre-installed; Durable build quality

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At first glance this new installment in the oh so popular CM 690 series doesn't carry much new under the hood. However it's once we remove the side panels we can appreciate at how much work has been done to update this case to the end users demands of 2013.

Let's analyze the CM 690 III, the new version of one of the most popular mid-tower cases from Cooler Master, supporting 240 mm radiators and up to ten SSDs.

Sturdy and with great construction quality; Excellent fan configuration; Supports 240 mm radiators; Air filter for the power supply; Big opening on the motherboard tray to access the CPU cooler backplate; Offers good possibilities for cable managing; Good drive bay count; Offers two USB 3.0 and two...

Do not support 140 mm or 280 mm radiators; Price is a little high

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