R Remnant Banned Messages 31 Jul 14, 2011 #1 I was wanting to no if there are any ill effects from leaving a computer on 24/7 or turning it off every night.
I was wanting to no if there are any ill effects from leaving a computer on 24/7 or turning it off every night.
C0RR0SIVE Golden Master Messages 9,213 Location Lexington, KY Jul 14, 2011 #2 The only ill effect would be a higher electrical bill, a computer is designed for the most part to last beyond what most people would own it for before upgrading.
The only ill effect would be a higher electrical bill, a computer is designed for the most part to last beyond what most people would own it for before upgrading.
strollin Knowitall! Messages 3,729 Location N. Calif. Jul 14, 2011 #3 No ill effects. It's really up to your personal preference and if you're willing to pay the power bill.
No ill effects. It's really up to your personal preference and if you're willing to pay the power bill.
brinks Daemon Poster Messages 1,144 Location Canada Jul 14, 2011 #4 In winter time you can leave your pc on to act like a small heater.
MindoverMaster Golden Master Messages 12,213 Location /home Jul 14, 2011 #5 brinks said: In winter time you can leave your pc on to act like a small heater. Click to expand... Aint that the truth... I put mine to sleep every night. I fully shut it down to flush my RAM every weekend.
brinks said: In winter time you can leave your pc on to act like a small heater. Click to expand... Aint that the truth... I put mine to sleep every night. I fully shut it down to flush my RAM every weekend.