Decent Case, but...
1/14/2011 9:42:07 AM
Nathan from Drayton Valley, AB writes:
- Strengths:
- Toolless, fully black interior, plenty of cable tie points, USB3.0
- Weaknesses:
- Poor quality toolless brackets, external drives and PCI/PCIe expansion slots once removeed cannot be reinstalled, a lot of cheap plastic, wasn't made with the new USB3.0 internal header, very poor cable routing
- Summary:
- Even though it has all the above weaknesses, I knew what I was buying. This case looks very nice, and being for my grandparents, is just fine. This case, however, is not for any high-budgeted enthusiasts.
Cool case
9/15/2010 10:24:49 AM
Gamer from Calgary writes:
- Strengths:
- Huge 230 mm top exhast fan
Usb 3.0 conveniently on front of case
Dual hot swap drive bays on top
Cool looks
High enoough feet to provide decent airflow for bottom mounted PSU facing down.
- Weaknesses:
- Unfortunately current motherbaords don't yet have internal USB 3.0 headers, which is why that blue cable has to hook into the external connection. (Not really the cases fault) and not a huge deal unless you like looking at the back of your case a lot.
Must mod for cable management
No second front intake like Antec 900
Must use screws to properly secure devices
- Summary:
- Good case, decent stock airflow, good looks, Top hot swap bays remind me of my old N64 which is way cool for a gaming case.
Good features for the price
9/6/2010 7:18:12 AM
James from Calgary writes:
- Strengths:
- Dual HD docking bays, USB 3.0, good air flow
- Weaknesses:
- Lack of cable management, not the sturdiest of cases
- Summary:
- I was originally going to get the CM 690 II Advanced but this going on sale for $89 (After rebate) and the fact it had a USB 3.0 port on front with the dual docking bays made me give it a try. It's a good case as long as you have a modular power supply and don't plan on using it as a foot stool or moving it around very often. IF you want USB 3.0 and docking bays on an inexpensive case, what else is there right now? For that reason I give it a 5, but the case is not perfect.