[Irinikus]

I just can't get past those chrome handles and feet, that really just look like an afterthought!!! :(

And what the hell would I possibly need 1.2TB of RAM for? I mean REALLY!!!

Can 28 cores really effectively leverage 1.2TB of RAM?

I definitely think I'm going to seriously consider the ASUS PRIME UTOPIA, when it eventually comes out, as it's also completely modular and configurable and absolutely stunning aesthetically speaking in my opinion.

A more likely competitor than the ASUS would be a HP Z-series workstation. An HP Z8 (dual socket) can be ordered with 56 cores, 3TB RAM and multiple Quadro cards. Been on the market for a year.

I don't need one of those and nor do I need a maxed out new MacPro. But some people do.

I personally don't need a 1.4KW heater under my desk either, but I can imagine that if you want to get rid of that much heat *and* you don't want it to sound like a jet engine, that looks are not the only parameter in the case design.

I'm simply looking at it from a consumer point of view, as I would only want it for home use. I agree that looks aren't the only design parameter for a case, but if I am to use it at home, it has to fit into my home environment and I still have to look at it when I use it!

The ASUS will definitely be enough of a machine for my purposes, with the looks to match!

Sadly Apple has dropped the ball here in my opinion! :(

I will therefore continue happily with my Trash Can for now. (When I eventually get the ASUS, the Trash Can will find it's place as a media machine in my living room.)