Originally Posted by
Bucko
The other way to look at it is you can practice some of your ideas before modding an expensive case.
If you destroy a couple of $10 cases while you practice putting in fans or windows it's no big deal.
Don't feel you have to go all out to begin with either. Just by spending the time tidying up and old case and doing a few simple mods like paint and fans and some cable management you'll have a much better idea of what's involved when it comes time to try something harder or mod a more expensive case.