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  1. 01-09-2010 09:57 AM #21
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    Newegg.com - COOLER MASTER CM690 II Advanced Black Steel body / Plastic + Mesh bezel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Computer Cases

    $99 at the Egg
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    Quote Originally Posted by tool_462 View Post
    Newegg.com - COOLER MASTER CM690 II Advanced Black Steel body / Plastic + Mesh bezel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Computer Cases

    $99 at the Egg
    $110 CDN.

    Honestly, if it were about $20 cheaper, it would be an awesome case.
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    Quote Originally Posted by prozac26 View Post
    Honestly, if it were about $20 cheaper, it would be an awesome case.
    Make your own lunch for a week to save the $20? I don't know why CPUs are cheap at $100 but cases are not when the case is likely to last you longer...

    I much prefer where they put the top panel connectors. The old 690 has them in a pretty crappy spot.
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    Quote Originally Posted by randomizer View Post
    Make your own lunch for a week to save the $20? I don't know why CPUs are cheap at $100 but cases are not when the case is likely to last you longer....
    I make my own lunch all the time.

    And when it comes to cases, some people prefer a new one when they get a new build. And it might be easier to sell the old PC as a whole instead of parting it out.
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    For $99 you get these features:

    Top mount SSD/HDD dock. Internal 2.5" > 3.5" converter to mount 2 x SSD's in a bay. Native support for 480mm of water cooling radiators internally. Black painted interior.

    I think the SSD drive rack and modular drive bays allowing easy water cooling is worth the price
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    Not bad for the price.
    Removable HDD cage is a plus.
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    Quote Originally Posted by randomizer View Post
    Make your own lunch for a week to save the $20? I don't know why CPUs are cheap at $100 but cases are not when the case is likely to last you longer...

    I much prefer where they put the top panel connectors. The old 690 has them in a pretty crappy spot.
    He didn't say cases in general should be $20 cheaper, he just said this case which for all intents and purposes identical to the old 690 is not worth the $20 price premium.
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    I think the premium is justified

    just the 2.5"-3.5" adapter would cover that difference
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