FSP launches the U691 full tower with three-sided tempered glass window
FSP is strengthening its standing in the premium case market with its new U691 full tower, a chassis designed for builders who want to showcase components while also having plenty of room for cooling and today’s extra-large graphics cards. By combining expansive glass panelling with mesh and a versatile cooling layout, the U691 aims to deliver on both form and function.
The U691 makes a bold first impression with the front, top, and left sides adorned with 4mm tempered glass panels, all mounted to a sturdy 0.8mm SPCC steel frame. This “fish tank” style offers an uninterrupted view of the system inside, and to ensure hardware can breathe, the bottom and right-side panels are constructed from steel mesh fitted with dust filters.
Measuring 451 × 258 × 568mm, the U691 offers an expansive interior. It supports ATX, mATX, and Mini-ITX motherboards, with ample room for today’s massive components. That includes CPU coolers up to 180mm tall and graphics cards up to 420mm long. For storage, the case provides a flexible arrangement of drive bays located behind the motherboard tray and on a removable bracket, keeping the main chamber clutter-free.
The cooling potential is where the U691 truly stands out. While a single 120mm ARGB PWM fan is pre-installed at the rear, the enthusiast-level support is found elsewhere. The right-side panel can be kitted out with up to four 120mm fans or three 140mm fans, or even a massive 480mm radiator. An additional three 120mm fans can be mounted on the bottom panel for direct GPU cooling. To complete the look, a subtle ARGB light strip runs along the rear interior.
FSP has included several user-friendly features to simplify the building process, including a motherboard tray that can be removed for easy component installation outside the chassis. Moreover, the exterior panels are secured with thumbscrews, and rubber grommets line the cable routing channels to help achieve a clean final build. Lastly, the front I/O, located on the front-right foot of the case, includes two USB-A ports and a USB-C port. The FSP U691 is coming to market for €129.
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