HAF is still among the top chassis for airflow, but I feel 110% done with the aesthetic, the hard-to-clean angularity (needs yet another hour with a box of q-tips and denatured alcohol), and having the walls of my office painted white and blue by light from the LEDs and video card. There is a cubby under my desk that it might fit in, but I think I'll have to remove the interior shelf as the case is very tall. Need to make measurements, want at least four inches of clearance. If it doesn't fit, I might going to probably cut an opaque piece of matte acrylic to replace the wide window and at least minimize the glare.
This has come of for me before, anyway. The front panel may be the make or break deal, I'm not sure where motherboards have cone in terms of decade+ old connectors.
This has come of for me before, anyway. The front panel may be the make or break deal, I'm not sure where motherboards have cone in terms of decade+ old connectors.