lui Posted September 29, 2006 Share Posted September 29, 2006 For some reason in my head i've always left pc running 24 hours a day 7 days a week ect as well with my modem just wondered if this is good to run like that or should it be shut down at the end of each night & not in use ???????????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJI Posted September 29, 2006 Share Posted September 29, 2006 swings and roundabouts really. Servers are always left switched on and they seems to perform for long periods of time without failing (well some do anyhow). Shutting down and re-starting on a daily basis does put its own stresses on cooling fans and other components that have to wind themselves back upto speed from a standstill. You will of course be wasting energy by having PCs on whilst not in use. But if you've got good stable room temps where your PC is located then you shouldn't have many problems leaving it on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VIL Posted September 29, 2006 Share Posted September 29, 2006 There is an increased security risk associated with leaving your PC on constantly connected to the internet! As long as you are well protected with a solid security package including a desktop firewall (not just anti-virus) you should be OK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lui Posted September 29, 2006 Author Share Posted September 29, 2006 There is an increased security risk associated with leaving your PC on constantly connected to the internet! As long as you are well protected with a solid security package including a desktop firewall (not just anti-virus) you should be OK. So leaving pc on permanatly ok & just turn off modem when not in use ??????????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrRalphMan Posted September 29, 2006 Share Posted September 29, 2006 I have two PCs. The main one I switch off when not in use. To save a few pennies and the environment. The other I use as a download/backup/web & FTP server and is on 24/7 (When it doesn't fall over that is). Unless you're switching it off/on every 30 mins, it's better to turn it off. That's my opinion, no one else can use it now... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted September 29, 2006 Share Posted September 29, 2006 My main system is on 24/7 as it runs my disk array where I store everything... The laptops are sometimes turned off, but that is about it.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonshaw_uk Posted September 29, 2006 Share Posted September 29, 2006 i leave both of my pcs on 24/7 they are connected tp the internet via a router Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted September 29, 2006 Share Posted September 29, 2006 Not very green of you. Use suspend mode. In Vista we'll all be using it by default - it's very fast to suspend and reopen, something they've worked on heavily to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ark Posted September 29, 2006 Share Posted September 29, 2006 swings and roundabouts really. Servers are always left switched on and they seems to perform for long periods of time without failing (well some do anyhow). Shutting down and re-starting on a daily basis does put its own stresses on cooling fans and other components that have to wind themselves back upto speed from a standstill. You will of course be wasting energy by having PCs on whilst not in use. But if you've got good stable room temps where your PC is located then you shouldn't have many problems leaving it on. Servers are designed to be left on 24/7 though. PCs aren't. Personally I always switch mine off when it's not doing anything - I do a lot of video processing, so I leave it grinding away over-night or whatever, but set to switch itself off once it's finished. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i-macca Posted September 29, 2006 Share Posted September 29, 2006 One component that takes the biggest hit is the hard disk, heat cycling and spinning up and down will reduce the life span of the disk considerably. It all depends on how often you use it, if you're going to come back to it an hour later then leave it on, but if you're not going to use it for several hours then best to shut down Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supragal Posted September 29, 2006 Share Posted September 29, 2006 I used to leave mine on all the time it was justm ore convenient. But my leccy bill is like £100 a month so I've been cutting back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edd_t Posted September 29, 2006 Share Posted September 29, 2006 Its fine to leave servers on, there intelligent and look after themselves, and they are usually in very cold rooms. But would defiantly turn pc's off. I find the ATX cases are terrible for cooling really, especially off the shelf PC's. and leaving the harddisk running that long to heat up is asking for trouble. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carl0s Posted September 29, 2006 Share Posted September 29, 2006 Mine stay on 24/7 and so do almost all of my customers. It's convenient when coming back to the computer, and it suits remote access too, although magic packets could be sent etc but I just leave them on. Switch the screens off though or set the screen to be turned off after some time. I'd say it is personal choice though, and I'm all open to being persuaded to change my practice in this regard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim_palmer Posted September 29, 2006 Share Posted September 29, 2006 There is an increased security risk associated with leaving your PC on constantly connected to the internet! As long as you are well protected with a solid security package including a desktop firewall (not just anti-virus) you should be OK. Agree, most registry dependent viruses need the PC to be restarted anyway, Thats why I leave mine on all day and nothing to do with downloading any form of pirated material Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonshaw_uk Posted September 29, 2006 Share Posted September 29, 2006 i switch the monitors off and just leave the base units on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MizTheWiz Posted September 29, 2006 Share Posted September 29, 2006 PC on here 24/7 runs backups and virus checks etc... over night also its on a network so needs to be on for my other PCs to connect to Internet. i have gone way over the top with Internet security though just in case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheefa Posted September 29, 2006 Share Posted September 29, 2006 I rarely turn the downstairs one off as bittorrent runs non-stop tbf. Pete - when is the new proposed 'planned' date for Vista. Looking forward to their reworked magic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted September 29, 2006 Share Posted September 29, 2006 Pete - when is the new proposed 'planned' date for Vista. Looking forward to their reworked magic! Come on - you know better than to ask silly questions like that! Seriously - AFAIK as partners we've not had this feedback yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheefa Posted September 29, 2006 Share Posted September 29, 2006 Bet it will be postphoned again until early, Feb 2007. Getting very wound up with XP Pro now and can't be arsed to convert to 64 bit OS. Dual Core is runing lovely still, everything else is playing up as per usual! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted September 29, 2006 Share Posted September 29, 2006 XP 64 bit will just annoy you more. I've got a few quirky games that crash, camera drivers don't work, hp drivers, other misc hardware. Driver support just isn't happening from hardware vendors as they all seem to be putting in their efforts for Vista. Which rocks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheefa Posted September 29, 2006 Share Posted September 29, 2006 Yep I've heard XP64 is pretty damn unstable with no real driver support at present. You got a trial version of Vista running then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted September 29, 2006 Share Posted September 29, 2006 Yep I've heard XP64 is pretty damn unstable with no real driver support at present. You got a trial version of Vista running then? I ran Beta 2 for a while and I've got RC1 at the office to try. One of my engineers has RC1 working and he's very impressed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted October 1, 2006 Share Posted October 1, 2006 Another test release due before release - http://www.osnews.com/story.php?news_id=16020 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chilli Posted October 1, 2006 Share Posted October 1, 2006 my router, switch, firewall machine and webserver are on 24/7 and typically only go down if there is a power cut (rare so not that worried about a UPS). Never had a problem, don't notice it on the elecy bill. But as mentioned, if you're on the internet 24/7 especially with a static IP you need some decent protection or the PC won't last 5 mins EDIT: I do switch the monitors off! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Posted October 1, 2006 Share Posted October 1, 2006 vista was a pile of poo for me, my pc is pretty high spec i suppose and it still ran like shite. with a 380quid graphics card you would have thought it could run the dynamic desktop enviroment in it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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