Thanks guys. Nice setup DiscusZ. So far, I haven't looked at the software end as I'm still looking at the aesthetics of the case and lcd panel.
The SilverStone LC03-VFD seems to get high reviews and comes in a car-shiney black.
http://htpcnews.com/main.php?id=silverstone_lc03_1
The Gateway 901 is COOL!
http://htpcnews.com/main.php?id=gateway901_7
The Divine Series is NEAT!
http://www.ahanix.com/ctg_htc.html
The only thing I didn't like was that these are 16" deep. I would prefer something closer to 12".
Maybe this is what I want.
http://www.standsunique.com/strata.html
Lots of research ahead.