Get something small, get something that doesn't look much more than a computer case, and then forget about it until you need to get a new computer. Honestly, it's a computer case.
What is the purpose of a computer case? Is it to define you as a person, set you apart from the others, show to your parents who really don't care, show to your friends who will think you're mad for spending 200 dollars on a case or is it to just house your components and make sure they don't die of overheating? If it's anything other than the last choice, then you haven't reached a maturity level where you realize a computer is a beggar that is always wanting more change (South Park, anyone?).
Sure, you're a gamer. Okay, so are many of us. I run a mid-tower ATX case just fine. I carry it to LANs every few months or so and have some fun with friends while decreasing my lifespan. It has two case fans, no lights, no window, no bling. Everyone has their LED fans, their CCFLs, their immaculate cable management, massive amounts of airflow and sticks of RAM that flicker with activity. I've had all of those snazzy effects before. After 2 years and much debate, I eventually realized that I am most satisfied with a case that doesn't make much noise, has no lighting except my power and HDD LED and no window. No wiring to worry about, no window to avoid scratching, and the best part? I blended into the darkness while being the most original one there.
I'm not trying to thread-crap or make you feel bad, it's just that maybe you've reached a point where you're growing out of the whole gaming case idea. Make a cold and calculated decision. Cases are something that you should keep for years, not months.
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