Phil Posted May 18, 2004 Posted May 18, 2004 I've read that turning off and restarting your computer shortens it's life by one day each time. Do you agree? If so, is it even more true for an overclocked PC? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
d3bruts1d Posted May 18, 2004 Posted May 18, 2004 I leave (all of) mine on 24/7.. even if I go out of town. And all of my computers are right next to my bed, generating heat and noise.... 3 tornados, and I still manage to fall asleep to the gentle humm. Main reason I do it is because they run F@H or act as a server. It's heavily debated whether or not power-cycling your computer can actually harm it. I've seen "facts" that point in both directions. Personally, I believe that it does indeed harm the CPU... it's like other products. When is the most harm done to an engine? When it is first started. When does a light bulb blow? When you turn it on. Even if power cycling does harm your computer, does it really matter? I mean, most of us here OC our computers.... that's harm enough. Even so, CPUs are rated for something like 10+ years. How long do you plan on keeping the same CPU? - Unless you are Taz, you'll probably upgrade in 2-5 years. :foldon: :foldon: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ELcaro Posted May 18, 2004 Posted May 18, 2004 I only turn off my PC if I have to restart because I have loaded something or if I am going away for more than a couple of days. Other than that it is on 24/7. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirky_D Posted May 18, 2004 Posted May 18, 2004 although i do fold. i can't afford the electricity of it being on all the time Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IIxNullxII Posted May 18, 2004 Posted May 18, 2004 My puter is pretty loud and generates a lotta heat, so unless im downloading something big, I don't leave it on at night because I can't sleep lol. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
adrenalinepcs Posted May 18, 2004 Posted May 18, 2004 although i do fold. i can't afford the electricity of it being on all the time i try to leave mine on but i have parents that turn it off at night so i don't get on while they'er sleeping. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hardnrg Posted May 18, 2004 Posted May 18, 2004 i turn my computers off when i'm modding or physically moving it to like a lan party... i might turn them off once in a while if someone stays over and sleeps on the sofa in the lounge (where my computers are) so that they can sleep in peace!!!! i'd go wiv disturbed's theory... i can only imagine your psu's lifespan is reduced out of everything... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrusk Posted May 18, 2004 Posted May 18, 2004 I only turn mine off when they crash or I have to move it. Other than that, I hardly ever turn them off. And I always leave them on while im away, that way I can get ftp and remote desktop access to my computer from wherever im at like school. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AYoKoNA Posted May 18, 2004 Posted May 18, 2004 I always leave all my computers on 24/7... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted May 18, 2004 Posted May 18, 2004 I've been leaving my computer on ever since I read that restarts can be harmful, but in the back of my mind the issue was never fully resolved. I'm feeling much better now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AYoKoNA Posted May 18, 2004 Posted May 18, 2004 I've been leaving my computer on ever since I read that restarts can be harmful, but in the back of my mind the issue was never fully resolved. I'm feeling much better now. Well then you should be folding while your at it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
anthony Posted May 18, 2004 Posted May 18, 2004 i turn off at night becasue i do not fold Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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