So after the purchase of CM N620 CPU Cooler I was actually forced to look for new cabinet as the cooler was hanging out of my el cheapo cabby and I couldn't close the side panel. After zeroing on CM 690 II Plus (windowed) and Lancool PC-K62, I finally bite the bullet and spend some 700-800 bucks extra to get the K62. Primary reason for not selecting the CM 690 II Plus was the height which would render the front USB & audio ports and the somewhat needless HDD dock (I already have an external dock) unusable under my table. Plus in future I can install only one 2.5" or 1.8" SSD in the CM cabinet and I was also not looking for any provision for water cooling. So the final decision went in favour of K62 and in a single word, it is a great purchase. Lets start looking deeper (and bear with my pics, I am a bad photographer).
General Features:-
Case Type: Advance Mid-Tower
Front & Top bezel Material: Plastic
Color: All Black
Side Panel: SECC Steel with transparent side-window
Body Material: SECC Steel
5.25” Drive Bay (External): 5
3.5” Drive Bay (External): 0
3.5” Drive Bay (Internal): 4, all are 2.5" compatible
Expansion Slot: 8
Motherboard: ATX, Micro-ATX. E-ATX & XL-ATX not officially supported but might be possible as reported by some.
Chassis Fan (Front): 140mm Blue LED x1 (1000 RPM)
Chassis Fan (Top): 140mm Blue LED x2 (1000 RPM)
Chassis Fan (Rear): 120mm x1 (1500 RPM)
I / O Ports: USB2.0 x 2 / HD+AC97 Audio
Design: Almost tool-free. You can practically install a system in this cabinet without the need of a screwdriver.
External Features:-
The first time I held the case with my hands I felt it really heavy. Of course, its a Goliath at 9.55kg. Quickly looking at the specs of CM 690 II Plus make me realize that CM cabinet weighs almost the same (9.56kg), although it has larger dimensions. So quality has not been compromised here. The build quality is top-notch with great finishing. Heck, even the vented expansion slot covers and the 5.25" drive bay covers are solidly built. The plastic of the top and front cover feels overall solid although at a couple of places in the front it seems a bit flimsy.
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The front panel is a "meshy" affair. Each of the drive bay cover has a grilled mesh with a dust filter installed. The filters are removable and washable and they can prevent quite an amount of dust! A huge dust filter is there in front of the 140mm intake fan.
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Removing the front cover reveals the front fan secured to its place with anti-vibration rubber grommets and screws - perfect for silent operation. The drive bay covers are easily removable despite being very solid.
The left side panel consists of a huge transparent window which will effectively show all your hardware. I really like this but it may not be for everybody's taste. The window is completely solid without any provision of fans. The side panels are pretty heavy, and held by a couple of thumb screws. The right side panel is plain-jane affair. One negative aspect of these side panels, they are quite a finger magnet.
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The top of the case contains the power/reset switches, activity LEDs, IO ports and a couple of 140mm fans held by tool-less anti-vibration screws and rubber grommets. And there's the all "important" logo way out of sight.
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Here, you can see the fan mounting system closely. Simple and yet very effective. The four screws just go in four holes and remain secured.
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Coming to the back you can seen the only non-LED, 120mm fan supplied with the case above the two water cooling holes covered with rubber grommets. All these fans are 3 pin so if your motherboard has a lot of headers just throw them all in as PWM or you can use them in a fan controller. In case you don't have enough 3 pin headers, don't fret, all the fans are supplied with 3 pin to 4 pin converters so you can connect all of them directly to the SMPS. This rear fan also has rubber grommets to reduce vibration although removal of it does need a screwdriver. You can see the 8 expansion slot covers which are also solidly built as stated earlier, and then there's the bottom mounted SMPS bay. Look closely to see the additional screw holes on the power supply bay - although I really don't know what they are for.
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And finally at the bottom, you can see the dust filter under the power supply bay, again easily removable and washable.
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Before moving inside, one picture of the accessories supplied. Far left is the bracket for power supply mounting, then clamps for cable management, an additional 3 pin to 4 pin converter, motherboard speaker, 16 rubber pads for HDD mounting, 6 short screws and 3 long screws for motherboard mounting and 2 bags of screws for various hardware which you won't need much. Nonetheless, it is better to have them. In certain situations, you will definitely need them. But more on that later.
Beside these, there's a thorough installation guide in 4 languages and a brochure of PC Accessories of Lian-Li.
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Stay tuned for internal features, installation and more.
General Features:-
Case Type: Advance Mid-Tower
Front & Top bezel Material: Plastic
Color: All Black
Side Panel: SECC Steel with transparent side-window
Body Material: SECC Steel
5.25” Drive Bay (External): 5
3.5” Drive Bay (External): 0
3.5” Drive Bay (Internal): 4, all are 2.5" compatible
Expansion Slot: 8
Motherboard: ATX, Micro-ATX. E-ATX & XL-ATX not officially supported but might be possible as reported by some.
Chassis Fan (Front): 140mm Blue LED x1 (1000 RPM)
Chassis Fan (Top): 140mm Blue LED x2 (1000 RPM)
Chassis Fan (Rear): 120mm x1 (1500 RPM)
I / O Ports: USB2.0 x 2 / HD+AC97 Audio
Design: Almost tool-free. You can practically install a system in this cabinet without the need of a screwdriver.
External Features:-
The first time I held the case with my hands I felt it really heavy. Of course, its a Goliath at 9.55kg. Quickly looking at the specs of CM 690 II Plus make me realize that CM cabinet weighs almost the same (9.56kg), although it has larger dimensions. So quality has not been compromised here. The build quality is top-notch with great finishing. Heck, even the vented expansion slot covers and the 5.25" drive bay covers are solidly built. The plastic of the top and front cover feels overall solid although at a couple of places in the front it seems a bit flimsy.
*farm3.static.flickr.com/2528/5808663919_e8e50dfffa_b.jpg
The front panel is a "meshy" affair. Each of the drive bay cover has a grilled mesh with a dust filter installed. The filters are removable and washable and they can prevent quite an amount of dust! A huge dust filter is there in front of the 140mm intake fan.
*farm4.static.flickr.com/3516/5808672247_307deb50d1_b.jpg
*farm6.static.flickr.com/5309/5808671893_4941d593d8_b.jpg
*farm3.static.flickr.com/2577/5809224586_20c803a58f_b.jpg
Removing the front cover reveals the front fan secured to its place with anti-vibration rubber grommets and screws - perfect for silent operation. The drive bay covers are easily removable despite being very solid.
The left side panel consists of a huge transparent window which will effectively show all your hardware. I really like this but it may not be for everybody's taste. The window is completely solid without any provision of fans. The side panels are pretty heavy, and held by a couple of thumb screws. The right side panel is plain-jane affair. One negative aspect of these side panels, they are quite a finger magnet.
*farm4.static.flickr.com/3419/5809232452_9354f66ebf_b.jpg
The top of the case contains the power/reset switches, activity LEDs, IO ports and a couple of 140mm fans held by tool-less anti-vibration screws and rubber grommets. And there's the all "important" logo way out of sight.
*farm3.static.flickr.com/2391/5808670113_e7aa97cce0_b.jpg
*farm4.static.flickr.com/3607/5809223238_67a6f2eb71_b.jpg
Here, you can see the fan mounting system closely. Simple and yet very effective. The four screws just go in four holes and remain secured.
*farm3.static.flickr.com/2529/5808660133_fd4f9a5458_b.jpg
Coming to the back you can seen the only non-LED, 120mm fan supplied with the case above the two water cooling holes covered with rubber grommets. All these fans are 3 pin so if your motherboard has a lot of headers just throw them all in as PWM or you can use them in a fan controller. In case you don't have enough 3 pin headers, don't fret, all the fans are supplied with 3 pin to 4 pin converters so you can connect all of them directly to the SMPS. This rear fan also has rubber grommets to reduce vibration although removal of it does need a screwdriver. You can see the 8 expansion slot covers which are also solidly built as stated earlier, and then there's the bottom mounted SMPS bay. Look closely to see the additional screw holes on the power supply bay - although I really don't know what they are for.
*farm4.static.flickr.com/3333/5808669735_02cc951bcb_b.jpg
And finally at the bottom, you can see the dust filter under the power supply bay, again easily removable and washable.
*farm4.static.flickr.com/3047/5809228382_853c699268_b.jpg
Before moving inside, one picture of the accessories supplied. Far left is the bracket for power supply mounting, then clamps for cable management, an additional 3 pin to 4 pin converter, motherboard speaker, 16 rubber pads for HDD mounting, 6 short screws and 3 long screws for motherboard mounting and 2 bags of screws for various hardware which you won't need much. Nonetheless, it is better to have them. In certain situations, you will definitely need them. But more on that later.
Beside these, there's a thorough installation guide in 4 languages and a brochure of PC Accessories of Lian-Li.
*farm4.static.flickr.com/3057/5808659315_c58eeb52c2_b.jpg
Stay tuned for internal features, installation and more.
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