well i decided to give up on the 1000 and buy another S. every single wire that goes to the mobo is pulled from the back. all you have to do is cut a few holes. i think the wires probably transfer some heat to the mobo, but it cant be much.
im planning on red leds aswell. murdered out flat black, with red leds and blood red for the loop. i havent officially decided on blood red, toy red also looks good. anyway, good luck with your build gunther.