Is it bad t leave your computer on overnight?
And is it good to leave your computer hibernating or on standby?(overnight)
2006-10-02 03:06:44 · 21 answers · asked by amoshin 91 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
It is a senseless waste of electricty, which is reason enough to not do so, but it will not "hurt" the computer itself.
2006-10-02 03:09:21 · answer #1 · answered by Cecil 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A laptop is fine with hibernating. In fact, there's no real point in shutting down Windows with a laptop - just close the lid when you're done using the laptop.
For a desktop computer:
Why waste electricity like that? You'll also have more wear & tear on the computer.
Also, you run the risk of a power surge ruining your computer & monitor. Don't trust those surge protectors. It's possible for a large surge to jump the power switch contacts when the power bar's switch is off, but at least you'll have a little more protection. (I always unplug my UPS when there's a lightning storm and when I'm going out and it's raining outside - better safe than sorry.)
Also, your power supply fan still runs in standby mode, so there's more wear & tear on your fan. Plus, the fan will continue to suck in air & dirt from outside of the computer case.
2006-10-02 10:23:18 · answer #2 · answered by Balk 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Computers arent meant to be shut down and rebooted over and over. They function better when left on for as long as possible.
Although leaving a computer on and connected to the internet 24/7 can cause a problem with viruses and hackers.
Its kinda a catch 22.
2006-10-02 10:08:58 · answer #3 · answered by amosunknown 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your computer, like all electrical appliances, needs a lot of electricity. If left on its own overnight, it could easily draw as much power as your television and cooker combined.
Hibernating or on standby, it's the same thing. The saving in electricity is only slightly reduced.
If you're at all worried about electricity costs ... turn it off when not needed.
2006-10-02 10:16:08 · answer #4 · answered by fiat_knox 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's ok to leave it on for a few nights and then leave it off. I used to let it on 24/7 and after a few months, the things inside the Power box melt and the whole comp went unstable.
2006-10-02 10:11:45 · answer #5 · answered by Jacky Chan 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I tend to leave my computer on 24/7 and it's fine. It actually does more harm to keep powering it up and down as the change in heat and constant jolts of voltage can eventually do more damage.
2006-10-02 10:09:01 · answer #6 · answered by darkSPY 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Been doing it for years. The only time it gets turned off is when I'm doing some maintence work on mine, only time it gets restarted is when I install new software. Other than that, It's on 24/7. Think about it this way, Just think of your computer like a car. If your fans aren't running, it will cause the system to overheat, just like your car. if you keep turning your system on and off over and over again, you will hurt the HDD, and it uses more power to turn on then when it's already on, just like if you keep turning on and off your car, it will kill the starter over time and it's a waste of gas.
Hope that helps
2006-10-02 11:37:44 · answer #7 · answered by TiGGeR's Paintballin Heaven 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well dont do it everyday... i sometimes keep it on at 24/7 but yeah keep it on standby...or just shut it down but if its a laptop you might wann check the battery...could catch on fire desktop well if you continue to leave it on the insides will melt or burn down...
2006-10-02 10:16:56 · answer #8 · answered by . 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hey, in my opinion, it's completely ok to leave it on overnight, although I do restart it because it tends to get a little slow sometimes.
2006-10-02 10:11:02 · answer #9 · answered by Sid 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should shut own your computer and leave it off once every four days overnight, according to bill gates.
2006-10-02 10:10:08 · answer #10 · answered by kkid 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋