Quote Originally Posted by YMAA View Post
I don't think making those two grommets into one large one will make the case any less structurally sound - it's made of steel and there's plenty of other tricks they've used to make it sturdier.

Making it one large grommet has the advantage of making it universal to all motherboards, so no matter where the connectors are it'll be compatible. Actually, it might be cool to have one huge grommet the height of the motherboard so that any and all connectors can go through there.
you didn't mention the biggest reason, cost!

like i said, using one large grommet means you now need 3 different sized grommets manufactured.

really i don't see what additional functionality one large grommet might add. you might get a tad more flexibility with where the cable route, but it's hardly worth the extra manufacturing cost.

i just don't see a situation where one larger grommet would be all that much more beneficial.

i can sort of see an argument for aesthetics, but even that can be subjective (i like the current design with 2 smaller grommets)

either way i'm sure that aspect is not going to be changed in the final case, and i think the vast majority of buyers will be fine with that.

as i see it you lose no real functionality by NOT using one large grommet. that little 0.5-1" space between the grommets just isn't going to make a difference. i can't think of a cable in a pc that is wide enough to be bothered by it.

edit: maaaaaaybe ide ribbon cables, but if you're still using those, a 300 dollar case might not be your best NEXT upgrade.