using com for long period

yiha093 SG

i have a few questions here
hope can have sum answers
1) isit ok to leave ur com running the whole day?
2) at what temp should we shut down the computer
3)com hot, related to com being laggy?
4) even if canot keep it running for a day, what is the longest time?
, considering that it is a average com
5) what temp inside the CPU is ok? veri high? average? low?
ps, im using speedfan

ya, anything more ia dd
try to answer if can!! xD Mr. Green

ndmmxiaomayi SG

1. Yes, but your parents may not be happy. You pay the electricity bills, then no problem.

2. When they start hitting 70 degrees Celsius.

3. It could be. The fan is working very hard to keep it cool and the processor might slow down to prevent overheating. It depends on how a processor handles heat. Some will just auto shutdown, while others will see on a case-by-case basis.

4. If it's kept cool, it can run for days. Again, that depends on your usage. Average one would keep it on for about 3 hours.

5. Preferably lesser than 30 and no higher than 60.

MyPillowTalks SG

1) yes, i never off it, i onli restart(u see me on msn daily)
2) when gets over 70+( mine ish 65 now, check wid speedfan), last time i have a pic tat me com running @ 90 degreess
3)dun tnk so, but hot not good for everything, maybe indirectly related
4)12 hrs shld be max
5) 60+ bah

selfobliged SG

go and download freeware SpeedFan

abao SG

1) isit ok to leave ur com running the whole day?

1) Yep. FYI I am using a laptop, which consumes low power for low bills Very Happy

2) at what temp should we shut down the computer

2) I've seen my CPU reach 60+ degrees without any problems. Use a fan if you want to keep it on 24/7

3)com hot, related to com being laggy?

3) If comp too hot it may auto trottle = laggy, but usually its becoz of other factors

4) even if canot keep it running for a day, what is the longest time?
, considering that it is a average com

4) My record is keeping my laptop on for 2 months

5) what temp inside the CPU is ok? veri high? average? low?

5) 35 when you just start the comp, 50 is the norm, imo

MyBlosterWhines SG

last time my record: same computer as now, just change back to XP skin

hiphop2009 SG

97 degree Shocked

Rockhound SG

i got this system at work running for 2 years without ever being off…but then again..its a server….

hiphop2009 SG

server of course la....lol...

LatecomerX SG

97 C can cook water liao leh. You got see steam emerging out of your box bo?

LatecomerX SG

It should be ok to leave your com on 24/7. It may shorten its lifespan by a few years though, but I suppose you would be upgrading or changing your computer within the next 5 - 6 years, so it doesn't really matter.

If you are worried about performance or whatsoever due to heat issues, you can try shutting it down for 45 mins per day to let it cool down or something.

eagle SG

I use Notebook Hardware control to undervolt my CPU for longer battery life and cooler CPU temp

At home, when it's hot, CPU temperature normally reaches 50 degrees

In school air con area, normally around 42 degrees

After warranty ends, I'm going to use artic silver on my CPU instead. My fren did it to his IBM laptop and his resting temperature in school air con area is around 36 to 37 degrees after undervolting too

BadzMaro SG

Holy crap..

i on my com 24/7 ... =

But room is almost always aircon should be o.k right ?

I only turn them off.. if i am too wasted and the fan sound is driving me nuts. Surprised

kenn3th SG

1) i switch my xp on for 2 days to Dl a movie and a game Mr. Green but it's not recc for laptops to go on for 24hrs 7days a week, first is that heat circulation issues due to it being very slim and compact and the adaptor of the laptop can go up to very high temps and will spoil quickly.

2)lol, about 80 degrees and above, i dont wish to fry my laptop Embarassed

3)haha, Com hot, more energy used to cool it = more electricity= naggy parents
4)

5)avg about 60 degrees, for processor, for hdd should be around 40 degrees if u use for like 5 hrs to 6

More:
if you game for v-long, lots of heat will be generated and the processor, graphics card will work harder. Heat will significantly lower the performance, thus that's why most gamers will invest in a proper cooling system like liquid cooler or more fans.

abao SG

just as an extra note: my laptop is 2 yr and 5 months old.

ndmmxiaomayi SG

Your fan must be power sia... I hate server fans... damn noisy. The sounds give me headache everyday when I step into the server room...

If the room is air con... it's OK. It keeps it quite cool... but of course expect your bills to be as high as when rockets are launched. Laughing

MyPillowTalks SG

no have lea

but when near my CPU can feel the heat

i have 2 fans by the side to suck in cool air

one fan behind to suck out hot air

ndmmxiaomayi SG

That means your fans suck. Total 3 fans can make the temperatures go so high.

And your siggy... Laughing

hiphop2009 SG

he probably need an extra fan.

97 degree is too high liao la...try to control...

GenX SG

well very possible if your comp is handled well.

For me,i once left my PC on for about 8 months to 1 full year 24/7 everyday and it din give me problems until like 5 years down the road when it finally cannot take the stress.