I never shut off my system.  I did read that the quads will run much more power...but I wonder if 'having a light on' all day would really break anyone.  However, if you tried to have multiple of these on..it could easily add up huh.

I looked at Dell, Gateway, and AlienWare.  I dont do HP and know that Boxx is wayyyyyy too high.  I have learned tho, these things are an investment and you have to get a system that has some warranty backing.  Dell and Gateway have both been great over the years.  I want that...and whenever you spend over 1000 you deserve it. 

 

:)