Cases are kind of an anomaly in the world of computer hardware. Some people won't pay more than $50 for a case because, all in all, it's just a metal box. Others pay $300+ for thorough cooling solutions, complete PC silence, or professional aluminum styling. There is yet another group, though: those who want flashy, bright, “gaming” cases, that look cool regardless of performance or noise. The various aspects and features of the case one chooses arguably tell a lot about their priorities and personality. Today, we're going to have a look at the Cooler Master CM690 case that, with its cheap price-tag, classic styling, and serious cooling features, hopes to cater to all of the different tastes out there.


Cooler Master has been well received in the chassis market for many years now, and recently has started to put out a whole host of new products. As you can see from the specifications, the CM690 has cooling performance written all over it, but will the CM name persevere, or will the CM690 be a fluke? Continue on as we find out…