Author: Christophe Theron
Date: 17:16:00 01/25/00
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On January 25, 2000 at 18:02:59, Charles Unruh wrote:
>1.The CPU and various other components go through less thermal cycles when left
>on, and since they are static components, heat expansion is just about all you
>have to worry about, as far as stresses on the system. So keep the computer on.
>
>2. The monitor - The filament can burn out, probably turn it off, though any
>monitor should probably last at least 2 years possibly longer if left on
>continuously, before going bad.
>
>3. Though I suggest leaving the computer on all the time, this can cause the fan
>to go out($10-$30). This is because the fan is mechanical and always moving I
>have replaced my fan once in 2.5 years but looks like i will have to replace it
>agains soon.
I had to replace mine on my developpement computer 3 times this year.
On my 4 test computers I have to replace them periodically as well. The fans are
the really weak parts in todays computers IMO. When they breakdown, severe
damage can happen to the CPU and the rest of the computer. This is a concern for
me because I have at least 4 computer running 24 hours a day here (some days 8
computers on at the same time).
Christophe
>>just curious, do most people leave their computers running 24 hours a day, or do
>>most shut it off?. I shut mine down every night , but I hear it is better to
>>keep it running
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