Keeping the computer on

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edited December 2004 in Science & Tech
I know this is a dumb question, but i was curious about it... I usally leave my computer on all day and all night every day. Will thise be bad for the computer in the long run? Thanks.

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  • GnomeWizarddGnomeWizardd Member 4 Life Akron, PA Icrontian
    edited December 2004
    99% of the people here fold and that in most times means 24/7 operation. My pc is on 24/7 for years now never had anything bad happen as long as i kept it on a batt backup and surge protector
  • mmonninmmonnin Centreville, VA
    edited December 2004
    All 4-5 of mine are all 24/7 as well as the other 3 computers in the apartment.
  • ShortyShorty Manchester, UK Icrontian
    edited December 2004
    What? People turn off PC's :shakehead crazy talk.
  • ketoketo Occupied. Or is it preoccupied? Icrontian
    edited December 2004
    Turn off your monitor(s) though. They supposedly account for about 30% of the power usage. 6 computers running 24/7 here, no downtime on any of them in forever. The oldest one approaching 2 years. Have had other computers in the past last up to 4 years and only taken down due to obsolescence.
  • dragonV8dragonV8 not here much New
    edited December 2004
    Got 13 desktop computers and 2 notebooks. All run 24/7 folding for team #93 short-media. No problems what so ever. Only running 1 screen for the desktops makes it easier for us.
  • TexTex Dallas/Ft. Worth
    edited December 2004
    Actually if you have stable power (I use voltage regulators) its better for a lot of electrical equipement to just stay on. Its when they are turned on or off that most bad things happen, especiallly computers that have drives spinning up and down.

    Tex
  • TBonZTBonZ Ottawa, ON Icrontian
    edited December 2004
    24/7 here as well. Never burnt one out yet.
  • jpg69jpg69
    edited December 2004
    Alright sounds good. Thanks.
  • fatcatfatcat Mizzou Icrontian
    edited December 2004
    run that sucker 24/7!..no harm at all

    and while ur at it...check this page out to find some info on something ur pc can be doing while its idling 24/7. http://www.short-media.com/folding.php any questions feel free to ask!

    welcome to the forums
  • ThraxThrax 🐌 Austin, TX Icrontian
    edited December 2004
    24/7. Monitor off when not in use. :)
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