Leaving com on for long hours

[xcrozx]

Hi,

Will leaving my computer on for long periods of time be bad? Like leaving it overnight then using it again in the morning close, basically having it on close to 24hrs or 24hrs daily.

 

[hoven00]

I don't see any problems there..many people also leave their comp 24/7 for hosting/downloading/seeding,etc purposes..

 

[kingsen]

I don't think theres any major issue. In fact my previous PC which was on 24/7 for 2 years, survived longer than my friend's PC which was switched off every night.
Remember to off your monitor before sleep, should be okay.

 

[lcheowl]

Hi,

Will leaving my computer on for long periods of time be bad? Like leaving it overnight then using it again in the morning close, basically having it on close to 24hrs or 24hrs daily.

There won't be any problem. In fact, turning on and off will cause voltage surge between component which will shorten the life of the component.

 

[lcheowl]

I don't think theres any major issue. In fact my previous PC which was on 24/7 for 2 years, survived longer than my friend's PC which was switched off every night.
Remember to off your monitor before sleep, should be okay.

Yes, turning on and off is bad for the component, that why your rig last longer than your friend.

 

[melovelinux]

it will be fine, but your PSU is not those no brand one right?

cuz if later your PSU pop den your pc gg liao

 

[hoven00]

There won't be any problem. In fact, turning on and off will cause voltage surge between component which will shorten the life of the component.

Did not know that.

 

[kingsen]

My thinking is nonsensical. I apply the theory of motor vehicle, all engines should warm up a bit before moving off. So I feel that if you just start PC and straight go in BF3 or something to whack, seems "unhealthy" to me hahaha.

My personal nonsensical theory.

 

[crystalnox]

As long as you don't go block the exhaust vents on the back(putting it up against the wall) should be no problem.

 

[fockyerdod3r]

My thinking is nonsensical. I apply the theory of motor vehicle, all engines should warm up a bit before moving off. So I feel that if you just start PC and straight go in BF3 or something to whack, seems "unhealthy" to me hahaha.

My personal nonsensical theory.

Car is mechanical. Different from PC.

 

[xcrozx]

Thanks for your replies guys, feel much more comfortable leaving my PC on now
So as long as I turn my monitor off all should be fine right.

 

[royfrosty]

No i don't think by turning on 24/7 will make a healthy PC.

Reason being the lifespan of electronic components on the board or other stuffs like HDD and other moving parts goes by the hours of usage.

By turning off your PC and turning on when needed not only save your electricity bill. It helps in prolonging your products lifespan.

A ceramic capacitors lifespan by theory could last the most 6 months if everyday is being used.

Ceramic, polyester, monolithic, tantalum and electrolytic are a few examples of material used in the capacitors/resistors/fuses and other components.

IC chips have a expectancy of at most 10years.

Of cause i have yet to see any boards using tantalum capacitors.

With that the lifespan of that could last 20 years.

Anyway i'm not here to tell you what is good or bad. A PC components are actually based on the number of hours you used. Whether it breaks down faster or not is also depend on how all the electronics component last. Or the integrity of the components that are build from factory.

 

[Genesic]

Better to use a NAS if want to leave it on 24/7 for hosting/torrents. Save energy too.