trix Posted August 22, 2004 Share Posted August 22, 2004 2 of my comps are online 24/7 3rd one is normaly on all sundays :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikill Posted August 22, 2004 Share Posted August 22, 2004 i share my connection with an xbox and another pc, so i leave mine on 24/7 unless a power surge or storm kills it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EpidemiK Posted August 22, 2004 Share Posted August 22, 2004 yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+StevoFC MVC Posted August 22, 2004 MVC Share Posted August 22, 2004 mine was always on until recently. the thing is running so loud lately i have been turning it off at night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enigma-penguin Veteran Posted August 22, 2004 Veteran Share Posted August 22, 2004 computer has been on 24/7 since about august last year except for a few minor problems when it had to turn off. it just downloads constantly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Mystic MVC Posted August 22, 2004 MVC Share Posted August 22, 2004 nah i usually shut mine down each night unless i have something going like an app that has to finish a process or something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pink Floyd Veteran Posted August 22, 2004 Veteran Share Posted August 22, 2004 yes I do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pagail118 Posted August 22, 2004 Share Posted August 22, 2004 I shot down mine ..i dont see the point to let it open if i dont use it. And i have cable internet so i dont need to let it open in the night to download something... :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caerma Posted August 22, 2004 Share Posted August 22, 2004 no damages if its kept on 24/7? same question??? :unsure: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caerma Posted August 22, 2004 Share Posted August 22, 2004 I leave my both my PC and Laptop on all the time :happy: got used to sleeping with it on now i cant sleep with it off too quiet :pinch: plus the healthiest thing for a PC is for it to be left on all of the time :p the HDD boot up or down sequence is the worst thing you could do to a HDD, as for CPU all that junk they dont give a **** if switched on or off, so i jus leave it all on :cool: "Its why companies/schools etc. always leave their stuff turned on" is that true, about the HD...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kerm Posted August 22, 2004 Share Posted August 22, 2004 24/7 here. No probs. Warms my room aswell! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theresiststance2003 Posted August 22, 2004 Share Posted August 22, 2004 (edited) All of mine stay on all the time, screens off when not in use however Same here, and speakers. :yes: Edited August 22, 2004 by ataris_kid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neo_joel Posted August 22, 2004 Share Posted August 22, 2004 nah i usually shut mine down each night unless i have something going like an app that has to finish a process or something. same here :) or have a huge download going that i want to finish when i wake up lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hypoxiaicon Posted August 22, 2004 Share Posted August 22, 2004 Usually turned off at night Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b0zm4g Posted August 22, 2004 Share Posted August 22, 2004 is that true, about the HD...? Yes its true man :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shihchiun Posted August 22, 2004 Share Posted August 22, 2004 i usually turn it off at night, unless there's a download going Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lefty Posted August 22, 2004 Share Posted August 22, 2004 I turn mine off once in a while but I used to turn it off every night before I go to bed. I believe this is what screwed up my old hard drive, but I found this article debunking that wear out 'myth'. Not sure which to believe now :no: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stncttr908 Veteran Posted August 22, 2004 Veteran Share Posted August 22, 2004 I keep it on for Folding@Home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casao Posted August 22, 2004 Share Posted August 22, 2004 I run mine 24/7 for convinence, IMs and downloads/uploads I no longer believe the "turning it on and off is bad for it" myth. All I know is 24/7 on means 24/7 usable without waiting for boots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuayw2000 Posted August 22, 2004 Share Posted August 22, 2004 I only keep my PC on when I am downloading something that I cant wait. My parents argue that it's a waste of electricity.... <_< Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crashdummy Posted August 22, 2004 Share Posted August 22, 2004 I only keep my PC on when I am downloading something that I cant wait. My parents argue that it's a waste of electricity.... <_< same here :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bartekpl Posted August 22, 2004 Share Posted August 22, 2004 I only turn it of when I have to restart for an update. Other then that, my computer is on 24/7. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandman45654 Posted August 22, 2004 Share Posted August 22, 2004 Mine stays on 365/52 except for updates and case cleaning. Leaving your pc on is better for it. Ok, there isn't much of a difference really but if you want to split hairs it is better. Why? Because when you shutdown your pc cools off and some components (on the mobo) will shrink. When you boot back up they will warm up and expand. This could break any weak components on your mobo. This usually isn't much of a problem unless you bought a cheap no name motherboard. If you do leave it on you must have a good way to keep the dust out. Dust is a pc killer. Dusty parts run hotter and wear out quicker. I don't see how shutting down or booting causes any damage to a HDD. When you shut down your HDD parks the head, just the same as if you let your drive go idle. So as long as you don't yank the plug to shutdown you shouldn't have anything to worry about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b0zm4g Posted August 22, 2004 Share Posted August 22, 2004 Which of the following is true?A. God created man B. Man created God B :shifty: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aadhu Posted August 22, 2004 Share Posted August 22, 2004 I only turn it of when I have to restart for an update. Other then that, my computer is on 24/7. same here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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