Seems pretty simple to me. Steel case doesn't affect heat to any sort of noticable degree (ok, maybe 1 degree celcius) when you have 4-5 fans installed. What more than counterbalances that is that those style of cases are easy to install, solid (can't be scratched or bent or dented), and will last you for god knows how long. If components stay this size, I can see you using a case like that for decades.
An aluminum case with psychodelic paint job, window, and a bunch of other crap? I can see it lasting you a couple of years, either until you hit puberty or you break it.
[EDIT] Sorry for being "stupid" and using coherent sentences and legitimiate argument points. Lemme switch it up and bring it to a more easy to understand level:
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Asus P4C800-E Deluxe
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2x512 Dual Channel OCZ EL Gold DDR500 PC4000
256MB Radeon 9800 Pro
SB Audigy 2 ZS
Seagate 7200 120Gig
Running at 28/36 (min/max) Celcius
Last edited by Vitter; 2004-05-21 at 08:33 PM.
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