CheeseMan42 Posted May 18, 2004 Posted May 18, 2004 i have to turn mine off at night because my parents make me. they dont want to pay for the electricity. i might be able to leave my p4 on longer soon as i am moving it to my bedroom. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCC10281982B Posted May 18, 2004 Posted May 18, 2004 My F@H shuebox stays on all the time. I have to shut down the main rig at night 'cause my parents said so. The dual proc is on a timer from 10:30 pm to 1:15 Am (record startrek and do some folding. The dualie produces an insane amount of heat and noise, so it has to stay off most of the time. D3b, I don't know how you manage to sleep @ night. i turn off at night becasue i do not fold Well you should. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
anthony Posted May 18, 2004 Posted May 18, 2004 Well you should. well maybe there are reasons why i dont Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
crash 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 If your computer is idle it should draw less than 100 watts, even if you have a 600watt PSU it will only draw what it needs Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AYoKoNA Posted May 18, 2004 Posted May 18, 2004 If your computer is idle it should draw less than 100 watts, even if you have a 600watt PSU it will only draw what it needs But he is folding 100% cpu load, hence the maximum power consumption. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bosco Posted May 18, 2004 Posted May 18, 2004 I leave mine on all the time Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hick Posted May 18, 2004 Posted May 18, 2004 only time i actually turn it off (not just reboot) is when i go to bed early b/c if im not tired i cant sleep w/ the noise Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick_fourdumbkids Posted May 18, 2004 Posted May 18, 2004 computers on 24/7 my fan controllers reduce the noise at night so i need not worry about sleep loss Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gravy Posted May 18, 2004 Posted May 18, 2004 never turn mine off, stays folding, but i do restart it once a week Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split423 Posted May 19, 2004 Posted May 19, 2004 I never shut it off because of folding Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
asus Posted May 19, 2004 Posted May 19, 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? just think.. by the time somthing bad happins from off and on.. your couputer "should" be outdated and you should allready have a new one Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alisboy Posted May 19, 2004 Posted May 19, 2004 I leave mine on all the time. Its so freaking tempremental that I dare not turn it off. However!! If I could get the damm thing clocked and running stable I would turn it off more often to save on the damm power bill. My restoring my Mustang was easier than modding my comp. LMAO Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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