Cooler master 690 for budget build?

The 690 (especially if on sale) is a great case.
I recently helped a friend build a new gaming system using one.
It went very smoothly
 
I've got both, and they're both great cases. I'm still not sure which I like better.

590 Pros:
1. HD's run parallel to the front intake fan airflow. +1 for airflow, -1 for cable management.
2. USB/1394/sound ports in a better location IMO. Less chance for dust catching but I clean regularly so no biggie.

590 Cons:
1. No reset button, only power. Again no biggie. How often do you use that anyway.
2. No bottom intake fan EXCEPT for the PS intake. Not a show stopper.

690 Pros:
1.Additional intake in the base but only handles up to 120mm.
2. HD mounting scheme is awesome as it makes for a 2 second HD swap.
3. Reset button.

690 Cons:
1. HD's sit perpendicular to the front intake fans airflow. +1 for cable management, -1 for airflow.
2. USB/1394/sound ports sit horizontal on teh top of the case and would make fine dust catchers. No biggie if you keep an eye on them.

Both cool great and are pretty roomy and easy to work in. Either one at whichever is the better price would be the deciding factor for me.
 
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