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Overtime I have checked out many computer cases which offer a nice look but fall short on quality or real features. This case is really nice, it has a solid construction as well as features to keep it quiet and stay cool. Check out the video below. Also below is technical information about the case and where you can buy it for a good price.

The CM690 comes in 2 forms, one is the plain case and the other is the Nvidia Edition. The plain one cost about $70 while the nvidia will cost about $100

Technical Specs:

• Color Black
• Dimensions (L)524.5 X (W)213 X (H)482 mm
• Motherboards ATX, Micro-ATX
• Material Chassis: SECC, Bezel: Metal Mesh + ABS
• 5.25" Drive Bays 5 Exposed (without the use of exposed 3.5" drive bay)
• 3.5" Drive Bays 1 Exposed (converted from one 5.25" drive bay)
• I/O Panel  USB 2.0×2, IEEE 1394 x1, MIC x1, eSATA x 1, SPK x1 (support HD Audio)
• Cooling System Front :120 mm Blue LED fan x 1, 1200 rpm, 21 dBA,
• Rear : 120 mm standard fan, 1200 rpm, 21 dBA
• Top : 120 or 140 mm fan x 2 (optional)
• Bottom : 120 mm fan x 1 or 140 mm fan (optional)
• Left : 120 mm fan x 2 (one is optional)- up to 140 mm fans
• Right : one 80 x 15 mm fan (optional)
• Expansion Slots 7
• Power Supply  Standard ATX PS2/ EPS 12V (Optional)
• HDD Bay 5

Where To Buy:

Compusa CM690 NVIDIA EDITION $89.99: http://www.compusa.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4177133&CatId=1842

Amazon.com CM690 Original $65.97: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000V95YOC/ref=s9_simz_gw_s2_p23_i1?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_r=079T7DP3JB2MSDJXAK67&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=470938631&pf_rd_i=507846

Amazon.com CM690 NVIDIA EDITION $99.99: http://www.amazon.com/Cooler-Master-nVidia-Special-Tower/dp/B001BGEJ54/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1252972742&sr=8-4

FANS:

120MM Dual Bearing $12.99: http://www.amazon.com/Ultra120mm-Case-Fan-Silent-Bearing/dp/B0015490ME/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1252972858&sr=8-4

80MM Dual Bearing Fan $12.98: http://www.amazon.com/Ultra-80mm-Silent-Case-Fan/dp/B00152P0AC/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1252972962&sr=8-3-fkmr0

140MM Sleeve bearing Fan $11.99: http://www.amazon.com/Masscool-FD14025S1L3-140mm-Sleeve-Case/dp/B002IPYUC4/ref=sr_1_16?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1252973064&sr=8-16

POWER SUPPLY: 650WATT SATA READY $64.98 with instant saving of $35.01: http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3276573&Sku=ULT-LSP650

I’ve put together this post to show you a cool program named Display Fusion, this program will allow you to customize your wallpaper in a new and exciting way. If you have multiple monitors this is the software to have.

With Display Fusion you can extend a wallpaper accross multiple monitors or use different wallpapers per monitor. The software is completely free and you can find the links to download it below as well as a small video to show you the highlights of the program.

One more thing I forgot to mention is that this program will also use free images from FLICKR.COM

 

 Highlights of Display Fusion:

• Set a different desktop background on each monitor (either a picture or solid colour)
• Set a desktop background that spans all monitors (either a picture or colour)
• Easily manage application windows with HotKeys:
  • Move windows to the next monitor
  • Move windows to the next monitor and maximize them
  • Move windows to centre of the screen
  • Move windows to centre of the screen and size it to 75% of the work area
  • Tile windows along the top, bottom, left or right side
  • Maximize windows so that they span all monitors
• Integrated Flickr image search & download
• Drag maximized windows by their title bars to other screens