Yea thats a great choice I have been really happy with my antec, it runs really quiet too. Easy to work on. Though you are right about the big knob but it gives it that hey I look like an AV receiver and I am in the right place with the other equipment look. I have seen some complaints about the blue light being too bright, I dont think it is at all annoying by any means. If it is to you, I’ve heard of people taking a permanent marker to it.