Modern computer cases are going to hell

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I knew it was bad when RGB hit the market. then the 50lb glass paneling showed up. THEN andre the giant cases started appearing... ones that you need a forklift to move for you... But when they start resembling a rug doctor that's been decked out by what appears to be a 4 year old you have to wonder... have modern computer cases finally damned themselves to computer hell with absolutely no chance for redemption?

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Those cases have been on the market since Antec brought the Torque out back around 2015.

I still conis

Case lighting has been around since at least 2010 and likely earlier.
Massive cases have been around since watercooling first became viable, even if it was just DIY stuff using car parts.
I'm not a fan of glass, so didn't really care when it began.
But all these, along with the various different stylings, have been around for ages.

The cheap stuff looks designed for a child, because it likely is. The expensive ones that have good taste and good styling are designed for adult salaries. This is the way it's always been.

I like the option of RGB, although I generally install my own rather than looking for one that comes with it, and I can always redo it or just turn it off.
Large cases are great, as I can actually get my hand in and do stuff. It also gives me more options for customisation. Small cases are just micro-packages of problems and restrictions.

But you know what the best part is?
If you don't like something, you don't have to buy it!!

The only problem with this post
a) The pre-requisites for a "classical" case is 5.25" drive bays and no RGB.

The computers I posted above lack 5.25" drive bays and have RBG lighting.