As for where its getting put...if my desk had room, I would, most definitely, put it on the deck. Unfortunately, it does NOT. Its going to be on the floor or in a cabinet of the desk (have to see how tall the case is).
You're probably now going to say its a waste, but how I look at it, I'm probably going to keep this case for a long time...if I have to physically replace the motherboard for my next BIG upgrade, this case will be used for a long time.