Well, again there's the issue of CPU warranties - so again, if not a concern for you, then no worries.
Always gone straight to aftermarket. So a voided warranty is of no concern to me.
Much more case than you need. Plus it does not have removable, washable air filters to block all the dust all those big fans will draw and pack in.
Non-sense, I'd totally go for one of those super towers, but that's unrealistic how big those are. Digerati, I don't care about dust, I'll have a little more down time cleaning it, but I don't care, it get's me off my lazy butt and allows me to look for weaknesses and improve on them. Simply put, when I move into my apartment, there will always be dust. That's a simple fact. But if 90% of it is getting sucking into my computers, then obviously my living standards aren't high enough.
As for why I picked the case, shear appearance. It's not a "box", sure they use plastic trim pieces, but that's not what matters, it matters that's it different. I've always wanted a full tower, I intend on getting one. I know that there will be much trial and error. So yes, I will be going through many changes, specially since AMD just released FM2 Socket and the Trinity Series. But I might stay with AM3+ for a while.
As for fans, I've never trusted stock fans ever since I had my blue case (on another thread of mine here). When my fan's bearings suddenly failed and caused a 4000rpm fan to come to a screeching halt; arc and smoke, then the stock side panel fan went out the same way. The motor arced, smoked then the LED "band" started to crackle and fizz but not a week later. Simply put I don't trust what they use in cases as stock cooling. I'd rather spend the extra $20 on a good fan than $5 on one that has or doesn't have color just to have it fail a week from purchase.
Finally, you did not specify the model but Acer is not known for quality monitors. In fact, Acer is not known for quality anything, IMO.
In your opinion. In my opinion, Acer out builds some of the even well known manufactures. I love my Acer monitor. As to why I'm buying two more, the HDMI inputs.
I would buy HP, but no VESA mounting on their LED LCD line. I've wanted to experience ASUS, but to get everything I want out of a monitor in a comfortable shell, they don't cut the cheese.
I see a mouse but no keyboard or speakers.
I already own speakers Bill. No need to re-buy them. I have more speakers than I know what to do with. I have a set in my shop for tunes down there. I have a set for my ipod in my office. I have a set for my current desktop and my netbook goes through my TV.
As for the keyboard, same deal, I already have a keyboard. I am however slightly considering of buying the same keyboard for my netbook replacement and a new mouse.
Let's be frank, this is why I'm planning so early, sure prices and stock will swing and cause sudden changes, and what of it. I want to have everything settled before I click the "proceed to checkout" button.
Also, "Data Cables: 3 x OKGEAR 24" Silver SATA 6 Gbps Cable". Why?
Because I can? Just kidding. Because again, I'd rather not use stock provided items, while I've had no issues with stock cables I want a touch of color.
Edit: Just went to newegg and wadda ya know, HP does have a VESA mountable monitor.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824176250 (I know it doesn't have HDMI, but oh well...)
Ok you win, here's two ASUS Monitors:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824236288 and
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=24-236-175
