Author: Gian-Carlo Pascutto
Date: 11:50:46 03/28/02
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On March 28, 2002 at 14:41:57, Stephen Ham wrote: >So here's my question, is this really true? I've never read/heard this before. >If true, I guess I'd better turn my machine off and only turn it on when needed. Generally, no, it's complete nonsense. However, it's possible, especially in older versions of Windows, that if you start/close a lot of other applications, part of the memory 'leaks'. After a long period of usage, this will show up clearly, e.g. for example windows that are missing buttons and such. As far as I know, newer versions (after WinME) are much more robust in this regard, and if you only use your chessprograms during that time, it won't matter. Your processor will _not_ get slower if it keeps running. It runs at a constant clockspeed. The Pentium 4 has a safety where it slows down if it is overheating, however, if it is properly installed, this should _never_ happen, even after months of operation. Moreover, the author states that he notices a loss of 3 to 10 points. _Accurately_ determining such a difference would take more than a 1000 games. It is complete nonsense, and the author has no idea what he's talking about. -- GCP
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