Hi everyone. I've narrowed down the cases I like and would love some input. Dust filters and cable management are key for me. Here are the contenders:
Cooler Master 690 II:
Pros:
Dust filters everywhere. great cable holes
Cons:
No side filter. some report case gets a bit hot even with extra fans. No window at all and costs $25 + shipping to get one and you lose 1 possible side fan mount. Lame on both accounts.
Other thoughts:
Most of the extra features that come in the advanced i doubt i'd use. So should i buy the basic version? The biggest difference is that the advanced includes 2 140mm fans and Basic has 2 smaller 120mm fans. Since its about $30 cheaper i could take the front 120 out and put it on top giving it 2 exhaust fans and buy a 140 for the front. I could also buy the side window and be only a little more expensive than the advanced version. Worth it?
Cooler Master Storm Scout:
Pros:
Looks. HUGE window. Dust filters everywhere and seem thicker than the 690's screen window type filters.
Cons:
Very few cable holes could get tricky routing things. My dremmel is no more so I can't custom cut. I never need a dremmel so i dont feel like buying another to add features this case should already have.
I like the Scout a little more due to the thick and better dust filters. I like its looks better too especially with the awesome HUGE window. The Scout and 690 II Adv. both have the identical fan setup. BUT I think i will go with the 690 II since the cable hole setup is so much better. If the Scout had better routing, I think it would be a no brainer. I can get the Scout and the Advanced for the same price, $87.
Any input from owners and people who know these models would be appreciated. Thanks!
Cooler Master 690 II:
Pros:
Dust filters everywhere. great cable holes
Cons:
No side filter. some report case gets a bit hot even with extra fans. No window at all and costs $25 + shipping to get one and you lose 1 possible side fan mount. Lame on both accounts.
Other thoughts:
Most of the extra features that come in the advanced i doubt i'd use. So should i buy the basic version? The biggest difference is that the advanced includes 2 140mm fans and Basic has 2 smaller 120mm fans. Since its about $30 cheaper i could take the front 120 out and put it on top giving it 2 exhaust fans and buy a 140 for the front. I could also buy the side window and be only a little more expensive than the advanced version. Worth it?
Cooler Master Storm Scout:
Pros:
Looks. HUGE window. Dust filters everywhere and seem thicker than the 690's screen window type filters.
Cons:
Very few cable holes could get tricky routing things. My dremmel is no more so I can't custom cut. I never need a dremmel so i dont feel like buying another to add features this case should already have.
I like the Scout a little more due to the thick and better dust filters. I like its looks better too especially with the awesome HUGE window. The Scout and 690 II Adv. both have the identical fan setup. BUT I think i will go with the 690 II since the cable hole setup is so much better. If the Scout had better routing, I think it would be a no brainer. I can get the Scout and the Advanced for the same price, $87.
Any input from owners and people who know these models would be appreciated. Thanks!
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