Buying new PC

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   Budget:

~$1500's, def less than $2000. No need for monitor, keyboard & mouse...

Expectations:

Never had any gaming pc before and finally taking a plunge. Obviously looking for best graphic pc for buck.

Usage:

Definitely for gaming pc (early 99/00 to the latest games) so the compatibility is highly sought after. Also, it's going to be used for watching movies (27' monitor) and if possible, I plan to hook it up to  the projector.

Special Needs:

Plan to use for downloading large files and editing/saving/deleting so I'm wondering whether I need 2 hd's instead of one.

On with more questions:

What's the difference between HAF932 & HAF922?

Regarding overclocking, can anyone explain OC for CPU Boost, Video Boost and  OS Boost? What exactly does OS boost do?

About internal lighting, is it on all the time, and how much does the lighting use electricity? Is there an on/off switch so I turn it off manually?

I just read somewhere that DSO's Thanksgiving sales is pretty substantial. As a matter of fact, should I wait for the Christmas sale?

Thanks.

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doz Members Profile Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 07 Nov 2010 Online Status: Offline Posts: 12	Quote Reply Topic: Buying new PC Posted: 07 Nov 2010 at 8:51pm
	Budget: ~$1500's, def less than $2000. No need for monitor, keyboard & mouse... Expectations: Never had any gaming pc before and finally taking a plunge. Obviously looking for best graphic pc for buck. Usage: Definitely for gaming pc (early 99/00 to the latest games) so the compatibility is highly sought after. Also, it's going to be used for watching movies (27' monitor) and if possible, I plan to hook it up to the projector. Special Needs: Plan to use for downloading large files and editing/saving/deleting so I'm wondering whether I need 2 hd's instead of one. On with more questions: What's the difference between HAF932 & HAF922? Regarding overclocking, can anyone explain OC for CPU Boost, Video Boost and OS Boost? What exactly does OS boost do? About internal lighting, is it on all the time, and how much does the lighting use electricity? Is there an on/off switch so I turn it off manually? I just read somewhere that DSO's Thanksgiving sales is pretty substantial. As a matter of fact, should I wait for the Christmas sale? Thanks.

!ender_ Members Profile Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List DS Veteran Joined: 24 Oct 2007 Online Status: Offline Posts: 4219	Quote Reply Posted: 07 Nov 2010 at 10:12pm
	$1764 http://www.digitalstormonline.com/comploadsaved.asp?id=455005 922 vs 932? 932 has more space inside, better fan options/cooling power, not much bigger very worth the price difference explain Boosts? boosting is just overclocking, you push the hardware harder to get much more power. there is no reason not to do it as it is not only done for free by DSO but also improves the power of your system and is done under digital storms warranty About internal lighting? yes its on all the time, maybe 1% of the systems power draw, yes there is an on off switch, it will be on the back of the case where you plug in your monitor not sure on the sales, you'll have to wait and see if that interests you

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