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I will probably end up with either CM 590 or CM 690

The 590 is .1" thinner, is that a big deal? Especially with this: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6835233012

I want to put it on the desk surface, so I think I/O on case roof of 690 might be annoying. Only because I wouldn't be able to see them, not a huge issue, but kind of annoying. I also like the look of the 590 a little better, not a fan of the silver lines on the front or the buttons on the side, as the side  with them will be facing away from me most likely. Also like the top fan holes on roof for either exhaust or intake, probably exhaust though. I know I'm kind of nitpicking, none of my dislikes would keep me from getting 690 though.

Last edited by nickb64 (2009-07-25 20:55:20)

Nic wrote:

fans are on the top of the 690 as well. both are good budget cases, its a matter of preference. I know the 690 has a huge fan base of happy owners.

i couldn't see them in pics...

I'm still not sure with I/O on top of case

Nic wrote:

nickb64 wrote:

Nic wrote:

fans are on the top of the 690 as well. both are good budget cases, its a matter of preference. I know the 690 has a huge fan base of happy owners.

i couldn't see them in pics...

I'm still not sure with I/O on top of case

You can remove the mesh and put them on top or in the case, the mesh goes back on after. I'm pretty sure you can have them on top at least. saves some room in the case.
Check the review here:
http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/CoolerMaster/RC_690
The hard drive mounting system sells me on this case over the 590 already, I prefer the looks of the 690 as well.
I would buy one myself if it could fit 3 120mm fans on the roof with my radiator.

I kind of like the look of the 590 better(only slightly), but the 690 has some good features not in the 590.
I like the front I/O on the 590 more than the top mounting on the 690, since it will be on top of a desk.

EDIT: Added Review- http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Cool … 590/1.html

Last edited by nickb64 (2009-07-25 23:05:20)

yeah, i read both reviews awhile back when I was thinking about a new case. If I was gonna stay on air cooling, both are a good option.

nickb64 wrote:

EDIT: would the CM 590 be good enough?
I want to keep my budget down as much as possible, and it is cheap. I was also looking @ CM 690, but people said in reviews it could be hard to reach some cable to the top audio ports and stuff, apparently. I kind of like the look of the 590 better though...

The 590 would be fine.  For airflow it's almost identical to the 690.  For cable length, I have never had any problems in my 690 (same internally as the 590) with any cables.

Offtopic: anyone forsee a price drop for C2Q 9550 below the $169 @ Micro Center int he near future???

I doubt it, but I can wish...

Nic wrote:

maybe it will drop with the release of the i5... I would pick one up then.

that's kind of what i figured, I'm waiting to build until prices go down with new stuff coming out

Do you know when GT 300 series gfx is supposed to come out???

I could probably get either GTX 260 (2 in SLI) then, or GTX 275