Computer Usage

tranicide SG

I had actually left it on for a week before, only switching it off for 2 hours, that was in the past where I used to hog the computer. Of cause, the computer is noticeably slower, but it doesnt affect me much.

bo liao SG

I have a qn that keeps bugging me...

How long do you switch on your computer each day?

I heard that it will be good to keep our systems running for no longer than 2 hours for optimal durability of our PC.

But how come I can hear people saying they keep the com running for over 12 hours downloading stuff? Wouldn't the com easily spoiled?

Does the current technology allows us to run our PC for long periods of time without overheating it?

Mypillowtalks's computer is never off for years unless he is going to clean his heat sink,or test parts..

If its overheating issue, mayb mypillowtalks com got the big heatsink therefore it never overheat..but my computer use standert OEM stuffs and i also never off for months, never seems to overheat.(and its not in air-con room).

Current technology?my previous computer last time is during pentium 3 time, also never really off de ah..if computers 7 years ago can do it, i dun see why computers now cannot do it.. :)

Even my laptop i also dun off, jus plug into ac & leave it in room.(longest no off is bout 3weeks bah)

AndrewPKYap SG

I have a qn that keeps bugging me...

How long do you switch on your computer each day?

I heard that it will be good to keep our systems running for no longer than 2 hours for optimal durability of our PC.

But how come I can hear people saying they keep the com running for over 12 hours downloading stuff? Wouldn't the com easily spoiled?

Does the current technology allows us to run our PC for long periods of time without overheating it?

Computers are now so cheap, just keep it on anyway you like and then throw it away if it spoils.

Keeping the computer on 24/7 will not spoil it. I have computers (normal PC) on like 24/7 for years and they are still functioning.

Midlusionz SG

I have a qn that keeps bugging me...

How long do you switch on your computer each day?

I heard that it will be good to keep our systems running for no longer than 2 hours for optimal durability of our PC.

But how come I can hear people saying they keep the com running for over 12 hours downloading stuff? Wouldn't the com easily spoiled?

Does the current technology allows us to run our PC for long periods of time without overheating it?

Weekdays about 4-5 hours .. Weekends hmm more than 12hrs .. The main thing is whether your system got good ventilation and cooling system.

eagle SG

It depends on the software you are using, whether it uses memory effectively, whether it returns the memory to the system when not using, etc.... (bad e.g. firefox)

Other than that, from the perspective of silicon technology, the issue isn't that big, although high temperatures may lead to electromigration issues, etc... So cooling systems, as mentioned, are important as well. I think Intel has something built into their chips to auto shut off when the temperature reaches 99 degrees celsius.

soul_rage SG

it shows that a lot of you guys are rich kids whose parents collect ferraris as a hobby.

letting the computer on for days in a row = expensive electricity bills

imagine the $ u can save, as well as how much u can help earth if you consume less electricity.

The computer doesn't consume that much electricity. Your TV probably consumes more. And your Air Conditioner, Washing Machine, and Water Heater units are even worse.

I tend to hibernate my notebook when not using, and keep it on as long as i need to when I am doing work. There is no rule to say 2 hrs must shut down. That sounds like 20 years ago.

ditzy SG

If I am d/ling, I leave it on overnight till 6 in the morning, my task scheduler will shut it down for me. Its usually off in the day, so technically, its less than 12 hours on every day.

lianamaster SG

Computers are now so cheap, just keep it on anyway you like and then throw it away if it spoils.

Keeping the computer on 24/7 will not spoil it. I have computers (normal PC) on like 24/7 for years and they are still functioning.

Oh cool... but still, paying hundreds to thousand of dollars for a new PC is still money, so let's save wherever possible....

« Previous Page