I realize that the Lian Li is a quality case. My computer buddy rubbed one in my face and I ogled it for quite awhile.
But there's plenty of well-made steel cases out there for a fraction of the cost, so what's the point of aluminum?
1. Something unique and pointlessly extravegant, much like that black CUSL2-C motherboard.
2. Cooling, or perceived cooling potential.
I think that I'm going to have to whip out the temp sensors and do a little comparing, although my big steel case will never look as bitchin' as my pal's Lian-Li.
Sweating like a rancid chunk of pork