[NOS2Go4Me]

Yes, ideas, e-pinions on a new case for my comp. I'll keep it simple, and I'll ask the mods to keep the BS outta the thread, please :) Computer-related discussion only.

Requirements:

ATX or E-ATX
Tool-less drive bays
Minimum 1 rear exhaust fan, 1 side intake fan. Opt: 2 side intake fans or in addition/replacement of sides, 1 front intake fan.
4 -5 internal 3.5" drive bays

Options:

Side window
Top blowhole exhaust fan (currently have one, only marginally impressed with it)
2 external 3.5" bays that don't detract from internal capacity
Front USB ports, IEEE1394 (FireWire), SATA/power ports

Not required:

Power supply (I already have a nice, stout 520W)
Other gimmicks or crap - LED fans, LED grilles, Cold Cathode or Liquid Neon anything
Vinyl or painted graphics

A picture (slightly blurry) of the "old hotness", all lit up:



Since then, only 2 LED sets remain... new top fan and PSU fans.

The entire case was gutted Tuesday night and re-wired, wires re-routed. It's a big improvement over the way I got it.

Cases currently being considered:

Sunbeam Transformer case - http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku...facture=Sunbeam
Sunbeam Evil Eyes - my wife's comp is in one of these cases. It's rather easy to work with. I can't seem to find it at my fave haunts so far :(
Sunbeam Trio - I don't know why, I just like their stuff - http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku...facture=Sunbeam
Coolermaster Stacker - only 1 external 3.5" bay... might have to flip to the rear expansion slot rheostat for the Venus 12. The Stacker's a seriously nice case. http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku...re=COOLERMASTER

Post away, all ye who consider yourselves computer guys/geeks. :)

EDIT - just saw this in the new NCIX weekly sale - http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku...31&promoid=1015 - not too shabby! Simple, yet effective.