The CM 690 II Advanced Case Thread

[(FIH) The Don]

this http://cmstore.coolermaster-usa.com/product_info.php?products_id=500

 

[Makaveli]

Does anyone know where to get extra parts for the case? I need a new top cover as mine keeps shorting out when I try using the USB/esata ports.

I've heard of this people are saying the case has a grounding issue.

I haven't noticed it on mine, when did you buy yours?

All the post i've seen about this are from much earlier this year possible they fixed it in the newer shipments?

 

[$immond$]

I've heard of this people are saying the case has a grounding issue.

I haven't noticed it on mine, when did you buy yours?

All the post i've seen about this are from much earlier this year possible they fixed it in the newer shipments?

I bought mine around launch, I am really regretting it. It is beginning to damage my components I lost a hard drive because of the constant shorting of my esata and USB ports.

 

[Wrigleyvillain]

Hmm wow this is the first im hearing of this. I never use the top ports but still...

 

[Mussels]

Hmm wow this is the first im hearing of this. I never use the top ports but still...

i use mine constantly and have no problems with it.

 

[Makaveli]

Swap now completed.

Had some issues with the Creative drivers anyone surprised lol.

It seems with the X-FI Fatality Pro PCI-E card you have to make sure windows doesn't auto detect and install drivers automatically. It kept setting it up as an HD audio device which worked fine for sound but I was unable to use any of the X-fi specific features. Once I made that change it then took the drivers.




With everything now up and running i'm very impressed with the performance of the Accelero Twin turbo Pro.

 

[wisidsak]

How to connect SSD 1.8" to this DOCK

I thing its bigger than SSD

 

[Wrigleyvillain]

For Windows 7 you want Daniel K's X-FI Support Pack 2.0 for apps and driver. Google that.

 

[Owlmus]

Hey, this is my first post on these forums and I am a relative noob to computer building anyway.

I have a few simple questions I need to ask because I need some reassurance.

CPU: AMD Phenom X4 965 BE (3.4 Ghz stock)
MOBO: MSI 890FXA-GD70 - http://www.msi.com/product/mb/890FXA-GD70.html
RAM: 4 GB Dual Channel DDR 3
GPU: 5570 xd
PSU: Cooler Master Extreme Power Edition 600 W
Case: CM 690 II Advanced

1.) MSI R6950 Twin Frozr III PE/OC Radeon HD 6950 2GB ...

Will this fit in the case?

2.) Will I need to replace my PSU?

I want to be extremely sure that this card will fit in this case. Seriously. Thanks for your help. I always read these forums but never post.

 

[Evolved]

1.) MSI R6950 Twin Frozr III PE/OC Radeon HD 6950 2GB ...

Will this fit in the case?

2.) Will I need to replace my PSU?

1) Yes, there is more than enough room to fit a 6950.

2) You might want to get a quality PSU at 750w (at the very least). If you plan to Crossfire another 6950, I suggest a high quality PSU at 850w will be perfect.

PSU's that I recommend

Single 6950 - http://www.pcpower.com/products/description/Silencer_760W/index.html

Crossfire 6950 - http://canadacomputers.com/product_info.php?cPath=33_441&item_id=036010

Overclocking is completely covered - feel free to overclock as much as you want with either of these two PSU's.

 

[micropage7]

how do you like the 690II white?

http://img.techpowerup.org/101205/690w.jpg

that looks nice since most of case come in dark color, but personally i like white pearl

 

[Owlmus]

1) Yes, there is more than enough room to fit a 6950.

2) You might want to get a quality PSU at 750w (at the very least). If you plan to Crossfire another 6950, I suggest a high quality PSU at 850w will be perfect.

PSU's that I recommend

Single 6950 - http://www.pcpower.com/products/description/Silencer_760W/index.html

Crossfire 6950 - http://canadacomputers.com/product_info.php?cPath=33_441&item_id=036010

Overclocking is completely covered - feel free to overclock as much as you want with either of these two PSU's.

Hmm... Are all the 6950's the same size? Even the 2 Gb? Like length wise? Not sure.

 

[micropage7]

Hmm... Are all the 6950's the same size? Even the 2 Gb? Like length wise? Not sure.

yes it has the same size coz most of them in reference design
2 gb memory usually installed on front and back of the card so it wont add any length at all

 

[Evolved]

Hmm... Are all the 6950's the same size? Even the 2 Gb? Like length wise? Not sure.

A 'Referenced' design 6950 is around 10 inches long.

A 'Non-Referenced' design 6950 might vary (depending on the design of the aftermarket cooler). Even then, a 6950 would go no higher than 11 inches.

1GB and 2GB are both the same length.

 

[Owlmus]

A 'Referenced' design 6950 is around 10 inches long.

A 'Non-Referenced' design 6950 might vary (depending on the design of the aftermarket cooler). Even then, a 6950 would go no higher than 11 inches.

1GB and 2GB are both the same length.

Oh cool, thanks all of you. Mind me asking what Non referenced and referenced mean and the difference between the two?

 

[Evolved]

Oh cool, thanks all of you. Mind me asking what Non referenced and referenced mean and the difference between the two?

'Reference' is the original design of the video card by AMD or Nividia.
'Non-Reference' is a design by 3rd-party vendors (i.e. Sapphire, MSI, XFX, etc.)

'Non-Reference' also uses aftermarket cooling (much better cooling solutions; two fans and better heatsinks)

- Sapphire 'Vapor-X'
- MSI 'Twin Frozr II/III'

And they tend to be 'Factory Overclocked' out of the box (higher clock speeds vs. stock clock speeds).

 

[Owlmus]

I see, thanks. Even though it could be potentially be 11 inches, it would fit fine you said right?


Thanks again.

 

[Mussels]

non reference is usually not recommended however, evolved half hit on it.


non reference used to mean a better card: be it shorter, better cooled or better components. these days non reference often means its clocked 10Mhz higher, but with cheaper, noisier cooling, and cheaper parts on the card itself. avoid them, stick with reference and you'll know where you stand with the card in general, and on topic, how well it fits inside your shiny new coolermaster case.

 

[(FIH) The Don]

I see, thanks. Even though it could be potentially be 11 inches, it would fit fine you said right?


Thanks again.

 

[Makaveli]

That's what she said

 

[apoxius]

V10 Cooler Question

Good morning everyone.

I was hoping to get an answer cause I can't find any useful info on the web.

Has someone tried or seen or at least knows if the V10 cooler fits in CM II 690 without taking off any part of the case ?

Thanks in advance,

 

[Wrigleyvillain]

All right guys I scored a new Aquacomputer Aqua Box Pro from a guy at XS. It's the same width and twice the height of an internal floppy drive. Any suggestions on mounting this thing? At this point I can't even remember if this case came with some type of 3 1/4" adapter for the 5.25 bays (and if so I can't find it though I do have the cut out faceplate...fail).

A 5.25" Aquabox would obviously be a lot easier but this is what I've got and I'd like to use it in the front of my case hopefully...

 

[DZZRtt]

Hello, guys. I was trying to pacify my CM 690. I have replaced every fan with quietiest fans i was able to find, replaced CPU and VGA cooler. Dont get me wrong it's almost inaudible from 2-2,5 m, or when someone talking in a room. But still i can hear it when i'm sitting next to it. is there any solution, how to make it even more quiet? I was thinking about applying some noise absorbtion materials. Will it rise overal temperature inside?

 

[Mussels]

Hello, guys. I was trying to pacify my CM 690. I have replaced every fan with quietiest fans i was able to find, replaced CPU and VGA cooler. Dont get me wrong it's almost inaudible from 2-2,5 m, or when someone talking in a room. But still i can hear it when i'm sitting next to it. is there any solution, how to make it even more quiet? I was thinking about applying some noise absorbtion materials. Will it rise overal temperature inside?

as a silent PC user (and not just a quiet PC user) i can tell you the only way to get rid of the noise is to choose quiet components to begin with. get 'silent' fans and undervolt them, run only one or two internal hard drives (and power off the externals when not in use) and use as few fans as possible - for example, i ducted my CPU HSF to my rear case fan, so i needed one less fan. my GPU has a single 140mm fan that was already advertised as silent, and now runs at 10v to reduce it even more.


even at night i can barely hear it a foot away, and with my ceiling fan or desk fan on their lowest settings i cant hear it at all.

 

[Chicken Patty]

Sometimes when I use my top USB ports I'll plug whatever it is I'm plugging in and it shorts and computer crashes. Doesn't happen with USB's on the mobo though.

However it happens once in a blue moon so it's not soo much of a big deal for me at all. Until something blows up because of it