SIGMA VENOM Venom-WB Black 0.7mm STEEL SECC ATX Mid Tower Computer Case

Pros: I've assembled several computers before and I think this is one of the better cases. Room for two fans on the side window, front connections in the middle so the wires don't have to stretch across the MB and power supply on the top. Very nice black finish. No weird plastic figures on the front.

Cons: The thin gauge metal is not as bad as some indicated. The hard drive bays have weird (but workable) retention devices. The expansion slots are cheap cut outs, but it''s no big deal.

Overall Review: I could only find one case meeting my criteria. Side window fans, usb and audio connections in middle front, no stupid door to open each time you press the power button or insert a CD and PS on top so you don't have to stretch wires over the MB (doesn't heat rise)?

Pros: Reasonable price (got it with $20.00 instant savings). Room for 5 - 3.5" hard drives. Easy connect mounting hardware for drives. eSATA port on the front with both power & reset buttons. Front Audio and USB ports in the middle of the front cover (not down at the bottom).

Cons: I have to agree with others in regard to the external case materials. I think the next Gage down in metal thickness is called paper, or possibly foil. Though when all together it seems sturdy enough. I wouldn't stand on it to change a light bulb. Then again I wouldn't do that with any of my computers.

Comparatively the internal case materials seem fairly sturdy. Though with the unit I received, the panel the motherboard mounts to, was riveted slightly out of alignment. I had to find some small thin nylon washers to put under some of the standoffs. This was so all the main USB and audio ports aligned properly with the access panel on the back of the case.

Overall Review: Be prepared to replace the included 3, 120mm fans with something better. I have some 3 speed 120mm fans in other cases. At the lowest setting, they move more air than the fans that came with the case. Also, the molex connectors only have two leads for power. So if your motherboard supports case fan monitoring or q-fan, you're out of luck.

Would I buy this case again? Maybe, if I could get it with a $20.00 instant savings again. That's only because of the features I mentioned in the beginning. Particularly the eSATA port on the front. But no way in the world would I pay full price.