Hah, I have the same problem. Gonna buy a new computer some time soon, although I can't decide which case to pick. I wanted to get the fractal design ARC midi. It looks awesome, has lots of ncie features and is relatively cheap. It's best looking case I've managed to find so far. The only problem is I don't like the fact that the front bezel is made out of plastic. The thing is you need to take it off completly in order tog et to dust filters, which as I have been told, accumulate lots of dust. So I am afraid that eventually, no matter how sturdy the plastic is, some clips may break off. And that would be a terrible thing.
So, if you mentioned the problem of picking a nice case, could someone perhaps help me with that? I am looking for nice and elegant case, with removable HDD cage, lots of ventilation, filtered intakes and not much plastic. I'd really like it to ahave a side window too, since it will be standing on top of my desk.
