OT: Computer related question, Should it remain on or turn it off??? |
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OT: Computer related question, Should it remain on or turn it off??? |
URY914 |
Jul 27 2006, 06:43 AM
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I built the lightest 914 in the history of mankind. Group: Members Posts: 121,010 Joined: 3-February 03 From: Jacksonville, FL Member No.: 222 Region Association: None |
We just bought our daughter a desktop PC for her room (without internet access).
We had an IT guy from my wife's work (major state university) build it for us. We trust that he knows what he's doing. Here is the problem, he said we should always leave it on. Don't turn it off and on as it wears out some of the components. Only problem with this is it makes some noise and she is not use to it yet and has problems getting to sleep. Question is: Leaving it on ya or na? Does it make a differance to the machine??? Thanks Paul |
jasons |
Jul 27 2006, 08:02 AM
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Jackstand Extraordinaire Group: Members Posts: 2,002 Joined: 19-August 04 From: Scottsdale, AZ Member No.: 2,573 Region Association: None |
Its not just the startup surge, its also the heat cycling of the components. Most notably the harddrive which is the most important component. When harddrives fail, its usually at boot time.
I leave mine on 24/7(except for vacations), but its also a matter of convenience. If she isn't using it everyday, I would probably shut it down. |
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