It's no secret that computer technology is progressing at an exponential rate. A system that may have cost you $1000 a couple months back could quite realistically be on sale for half as much today. With newer, faster, cooler parts coming out quicker than your next paycheck, it's often hard to settle because the "next best thing" is always just around the corner. Fortunately, not every PC component suffers this fate. Peripherals, input devices, displays, and cases are all more or less standardized and while it is possible to upgrade on a regular basis, it's far from necessary. A full tower ATX case from nearly a decade ago will still fit the latest hardware just fine. This of course makes a case purchase an extremely important one: since chances are you won't be upgrading any time soon, it's a good idea to get something you'll be satisfied with - possibly for years to come.