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TheShaner:
I have deceased mine as well.  There is no wrong way, but it does seem more authentic arcade to me. I also have some LEDs in mine that light it up when I open the back to show off the guts. Higher wow factor.

Drnick:
And I have done it both ways, my jukebox is decased and the bartop I am building is in it's case.  So basically if you have the room leave it in the case, If you want it to look more authentic then decase the unit.

cigardude:
My first build was a full size cab so it was a no brainer to just put the computer in, case and all. I am currently working on more of a console style cab and I am mounting all of the components inside, no PC case. It all depends on if you have the space and how comfortable you are with pulling apart a PC and mounting it your self.

alfonzotan:
I never had a case to begin with, just built the computer from the motherboard up and mounted everything to the side of the cab.  Gave me quite a bit of available storage space behind the front door.

nickbuol:
My first cabinet had a de-cased computer inside.  It worked out well with a few DIY solutions to hold cooling fans over the motherboard.  But honestly, nobody, and I mean nobody, ever saw inside the cabinet.  They didn't care, so the next time around (current cabinet) I just left the computer in the case.  It was simple and easy, and besides, my cabinet screams M.A.M.E., so it wasn't like I was trying to mimic an authentic cabinet. 

Now, if I had reproduced let's say a Pac-Man cab, or Donkey Kong or something, then maybe I would decase it again so that when turned off it would be less obvious as being a PC in there.

No right or wrong way.  Honestly, I think that most of the people that de-case are doing it for their own benefit (they enjoy the looks of it, or the creative ways to mount the hardware) more than anything.  Nothing wrong with that at all...   :cheers:

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