2007-04-01 12:27:51 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
Leave PC on or Turn it Off
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This is a point of contention among computer users worldwide. Most recommend minimizing the number of times any electronic device is powered off and on, to lengthen the life of both electrical components such as the CPU, and mechanical components such as fans and hard drives. You never want to repeatedly turn your PC off and on during the day; instead just leave it on all day long. Therefore the only question is whether to turn the computer off at night.
Justification exists for both sides. PCs that are left on overnight can be backed up automatically, but turning off the PC saves power and creates less heat. We generally recommend a middle position, and tell users to turn off their monitor at night but leave the PC running. This approach allows network connections to stay up as well. Of course, any running programs should be closed every night to prevent data loss in case of a power failure. Today's "green" PCs have power saving built in, which allows PCs to enter sleep mode at night, yet still wake up in time to be backed up.
2007-04-01 12:47:15 · answer #1 · answered by TheHumbleOne 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Really, If your computer have Great Cooling and Ventilation, The ' Only Place ' you will see any difference is in your " Power Bill ".
Shut it off if you want. But do Shut down your Internet / Router when ever you are not at your Keyboard. " SECURITY " and Prevents ' Drive- By's ' from Robbing your 'Bandwidth'.
Good luck.
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2007-04-01 12:42:24 · answer #2 · answered by dave o 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I recommend turning it off. But if you do not want to turn it off at night I recommend you get a battery backup so there is not a chance that your power supply will burn out. Battery back ups sells for around $50 @ Best Buy.
2007-04-01 12:35:55 · answer #3 · answered by Stephen F 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Windows likes to be rebooted fairly often to keep it running smooth, so turning it off at night is a good idea, plus you will save on energy.
2007-04-01 12:35:39 · answer #4 · answered by iMacThere4iAm 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Lets assume it has a 100,000 hour life before it wont work. So turning it off will indeed make it last longer.
2007-04-01 13:05:42 · answer #5 · answered by The Truth 2.0 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I never turn mine off, and it still works perfectly...
Mine has been on nonstop (besides rebooting after updates)
for about 3 months, and not a problem has occurred because of it.
2007-04-01 12:35:52 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes turn it off at night when you go to bed
2007-04-01 12:30:58 · answer #7 · answered by bsmith13421 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It you want to save energy and hate booting up then u should hibernate.
2007-04-01 12:34:17 · answer #8 · answered by Best Helper 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋