Leaving Your Computer On: Are You Killing It?

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  1. MrSandMan

    MrSandMan Well-Known Member

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    #21
    You can leave the computer on for years and years and it'll still outlast the technology. The way I see it, by the time the computer dies, it's way past due for a new one that is up-to-date.
     
    MrSandMan, Jul 22, 2009 IP
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    #22
    I turn mine off unless downloading or running some system function which will take a while like defragmenting the drive.
     
    redline_nz, Jul 22, 2009 IP
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    #23
    Wow, my computer has been on for 3 months straight. And I'm not making this up either. :|
     
    .iKron, Jul 22, 2009 IP
  4. jack.innes

    jack.innes Active Member

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    #24
    I leave mine on 24/7, have done for 2 years and it works perfectly fine
     
    jack.innes, Jul 22, 2009 IP
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    dairyman Notable Member

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    #25
    or how about immersing the CPU in ice water just to keep it cool :p

    BTW, I shut down my PC / laptop when not in use. Let them take rest when there is no work :)
     
    dairyman, Jul 22, 2009 IP
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    #26
    chaabs, turn it off if possible. It saves electricity and your bill :eek:

    I always turn it off at night and leave it on during the day.


    LOL is your computer water-proof? :D
     
    ads2help, Jul 22, 2009 IP
  7. RightMan

    RightMan Notable Member

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    #27
    I always make it a point to shut down my pc if I do not intend to use it for even half an hour.

    Electricity is precious and I do believe in saving it, as much as I can, for the future generation! :rolleyes:

    Regards,

    RightMan
     
    RightMan, Jul 22, 2009 IP
  8. cricketer

    cricketer Banned

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    #28
    i never leave my pc on. after i finish my work i keep it off.bur I don't see the problem with leaving it on all the time, as long as it isn't clogged full of dust and has proper air flow then the only downside would be the waste of electricity.
     
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    mike30 Well-Known Member

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    #29
    I turn it off some times. The computer works better and last more when you keep it on most of the time. Keep it in a cool environment though.

    ~Mike
     
    mike30, Jul 24, 2009 IP
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    #30
    after all i thing we should turn off whenever we didnt use it. its the best way to spare your computer lifetime..
     
    doku, Jul 24, 2009 IP
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    #31
    I personally don't think there will be any problems. But I do turn off my LCD monitor because I know it does shorten it's lifespan.
     
    cool_78, Jul 24, 2009 IP
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