when i go to bed i put my pc on stand by then when i get up i have to wait for everything to boot back up it dosnt take ages but i still have to wait i know they say pateince is a virtu but ive not got any so can i leave my pc on and just let the screensaver kick in or will my tower overheat or somthing as i couldnt live without my pc (only kidding) just couldnt afford another thanks!
2007-07-07 23:34:16 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Other - Hardware
no i leave mine on all the time when im downloading
it wont hurt it
I just switch my monitor off
2007-07-07 23:37:45 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you can leave your pc on permanently. It will not do any damage so long as the fans are working properly.
It is actually not good to constantly turn your computer on and off... it can damage the hardware.
My computer has been on for the past 4 years or so, only shutting down during a power outage, or throwing in another harddrive.
2007-07-07 23:41:57 · answer #2 · answered by BorgQueen 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You might have a virus, or too many programs installed. Or is your pc really old? it should not take too long to boot up unless there is some problem with your machine.
Consider reformating your machines or taking it to a local PC store.
And if you switch it off at night we can burn up more coal and oil , have more free rock concerts and not have to worry about the environment being damaged.
2007-07-07 23:43:47 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It'll be alright.
My old Dell pc (7years old), i left that on 24/7 and that didnt overheat or damage anything....
And..cmon.. My old dell only had 1 fan cooling the whole case.. so it wont overheat mate.
And it should be ok, but i'd close all programs down and stuff, as that will stop the proccessor being overrun.
2007-07-08 01:51:58 · answer #4 · answered by ChrisW 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
At work I always leave my PCs on - only reboot them when necessary for software or hardware installation.
At home though the noise of the fan drives me nuts - so I generally switch off just 'cos I'm a light sleeper!
2007-07-08 01:32:23 · answer #5 · answered by Hedge Witch 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It should be fine but take note that the PC was never designed to stay ON without accomplishing anything. Unlike many of us who care for the future, you would just be contributing more for global warming.
2007-07-07 23:45:25 · answer #6 · answered by Karz 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I do ive had a pc for years and always left them on turning them off and back on again all the time more than halves the pc's life.
2007-07-08 08:40:47 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you leave it on permanently, then it should last longer. The temperature cycling effect of all of the hardware heating up and coolinhg down once or twice a day will be more significant than the effect of leaving it on.
2007-07-07 23:44:25 · answer #8 · answered by Allan P 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i guess you could but it would use up loads of energy.so i personally wouldn't but if you download things off the internet a lot then i suppose you might as well.also remember that on some broadband packages (if you have broadband) that they charge for the amount of time you spend on the internet, rather than having a set monthly fee.
2007-07-07 23:45:24 · answer #9 · answered by toastxcore 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Learn to have patience and save our planet. why do you want to waste soo much energy and even risk burning down your house. Be wise and Go Green!! In this day and age we have to learn to save energy and recycle. Have patience and let those around you learn from you!
2007-07-07 23:45:54 · answer #10 · answered by julimama 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes if you want your house to burn down. The fans on MOST PC,s are not powerful enough.
2007-07-07 23:39:43 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋