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Do you leave your computer on 24/7?
- Thread starter Mike Paul
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Yes, your processor stops working, but the proc is still hot when the power button is pressed. The heat doesn't instantly dissipate when the system is turned off.. With the fans stopping, there is no more air flow, allowing higher temperatures on the proc before it cools down. It's a theory.. In my opinion, I'd think that would put stress on the CPU (again, probably not neglegable, but I guess we're nitpicking..)
I never said the proc would "burn up" I just was pointing to the idea that there is more than likely more heat introduced to the proc when the system is shut off, rather than when the system is left on in a stable evironment.
As for cars running 24/7.. Who would even think about the computer problems in a car if left on all day?! I'd be more worried about the engine and other components that actually wear on a car. Most computer components fail due to electrical problems in the car, not because the car ran too long.. I don't get it...???
As for the $100.00 a year.. that's a very vague number. But.. IF @ $100.00 a year, that comes out to about $0.27 a day. I poop $0.27 a day.. Time is money.. for the extra 30-60 seconds boot saved PER bootup (assuming you boot your system once or twice a day..) Now, we usually boot up ONLY when needed.. So, you're waiting around for the system to boot. That's time and money..
But whatever. It's my opinion. I never stated I was a science major or anything else. Just an idea, just as you have. Sorry for hitting a nerve..
TheSnowman
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I shut mine down every night, just cause I don't want it to involuntarily shut itself done if we have a storm at night. Also, I have no idea how strong my network is against someone getting in, so it's just one more reason, although I don't think it's a real worry.
All I know is that I have a Packard Bell from 1996 that still runs strong whenever I need it, and it was shut down every night until it went out of service a few years ago. Those computers I was always told were crap, but it's so far outlived about 6 others that were left on full time. Coincidence....who knows?
All I know is that I have a Packard Bell from 1996 that still runs strong whenever I need it, and it was shut down every night until it went out of service a few years ago. Those computers I was always told were crap, but it's so far outlived about 6 others that were left on full time. Coincidence....who knows?
Most computers (I think all now-a-days) have a setting in the bios called "on power loss" which lets you choose to turn on or stay off.. I keep mine on "stay off" to protect against power outages/brownouts.
And, not to step on anyones toes, but IF someone were to hack into your system.. You wouldn't notice it either way whether you're sitting in front of the computer or not..
btropical.com
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Use to , now shut off to save energy also unplug cell charger . Shutting off alot of power constantly on stuff .
BTW there's NO chance a chip will be damaged during power up due to thermal ramp up. The fan comes on instantly anyway! The stress to the chips is due to power spikes, not thermal transitions. Chips are placed into stresses during qualification which far exceed normal use, they can survive much more than how we use them. All chips are made with reliability margins built in.
kustom.printing
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What about the fact that the system runs faster from a fresh restart.
allstargraphics
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we leave all of our systems on 24/7 but we run Folding@Home on all of them too.
CheapVehicleWrap
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I've left every computer I've owned (MANY) for 27+ years on 24/7