ok the dfi lanparty is pretty much top of the line and already has great onboard sound you really didnt need to go out and buy that sound card 10 bucks says you can bareky tell the difference and in case you havent noticed that case isnt just not nice looking its ugly and just cuz it has that many fans doesnt mean that it has good airflow. front fan wont do anything to restrictive but hey w/e if you like good for you. The reason i suggested he get one with is a window is again the dfi mobos are uv reactive you could get a better one for almost same price abit an8 for example. probly is better plus it has otes.