XP dOgg Posted January 6, 2002 Posted January 6, 2002 Sorry, im refering to the post by FthrJACK, stating that the metal parts expand. Does this really happen?
XPerties Posted January 6, 2002 Posted January 6, 2002 Yep, sure does......Get yourself a repair book or detailed book about PC hardware. This is very true. You do so much more damage to your PC by turning it off and on then just leaving it on for ahwile.-XPerties
XP dOgg Posted January 6, 2002 Posted January 6, 2002 Thats very interesting, I better start leaving my PC on overnights and simply set some downloads then!..Thanks for the tips.
LS_Dragons Posted January 6, 2002 Posted January 6, 2002 Yes - that would be a good idea dOgg --- but I am guessing right now - you don't have to worry about it getting too cold at night. Aren't temps in the 100's around there lately???LS
ThA_FiLeR Posted January 10, 2002 Posted January 10, 2002 Mine's on 24/7 because i have a ftp server (which is always on tho) and i dl and upload allot of s*** during the nights...I have a p450 slot 1 with one of them **** boxes around it its the best i could get then the time, but it has a problem with heat i have 2 fans pointing to the processor and another one just to keep it cool around then i have 2 more to cool my SCSI hardrive which gets so hot i cant even touch it. And i removed the case off it, well atleast the sides and top, else it gets to hot. No my CPU temp is usually around 36c (100F).
Big Booger Posted January 13, 2002 Posted January 13, 2002 just let that puppy run all day and all night, shut it down once or twice a year, or maybe for upgrades. Its all about the wattage baby.Big BoogerAs far as the guy with the heat problems, I'd say go with a peltier, water cooling all the way. Screw the fans, and if you have to go with fans, stick with thermaltake, very nice. I sit my Comp near the AC duct in summer, and near the window in winter, keeps the temp down.
robpolding Posted January 15, 2002 Posted January 15, 2002 How on earth do you people sleep with a modern computer in the same room? I've tried it but with three fans my computer sounds like an adrenalized vaccuum cleaner!Ear plugs can't even compensate and since I am in a one bedroom apartment I have nowhere to move my computer to. I guess I'll have to continue the damage caused by switching on and off...:WTF?:
Big Booger Posted January 16, 2002 Posted January 16, 2002 insulation, you stuff your comp full of sound insulation like they use in recording studios, then you seal that baby with JB weld, or duck tape, and she's silent. Or you just have a comp room like me Big Booger
Conan Posted January 16, 2002 Posted January 16, 2002 It's funny how my new PC is so quiet. I thought that I would be getting loud fan noises but it's whisper quiet.
STeeL Posted January 17, 2002 Posted January 17, 2002 just a note for you guys running 24/7:turning off your monitor constantly reduces its liftime, just let it go to sleep. but be carefull, keep your monitor clean from dust, my old monitor burned down when too much dust got in through vent holes. thank god i was at home at the time
XxMaNsOnX Posted January 17, 2002 Posted January 17, 2002 Maybe. But if that was entirely true, I wouldn't be using my Sony Trinitron multiscan 15sf daily. A long since discontinued product (bought it in 1995) and have been using it probably daily for almost 7 years. I turn it off nightly, and hasn't ever given me any problems.One thing is there are few monitors that are as pleasing on my eyes as that one. Sure it's time for a new one, but there is definatly no sense of urgency
FthrJACK Posted January 18, 2002 Posted January 18, 2002 lcd screen = lower voltage - less expansion and contraction.smaller vents - less surrface area to collect dust. i rest my case m'lud STeel.. jeez you where lucky, i expect the comp is sat on a desk too which would no doubt burn easily.. your whole house would be gone ::eek: heh... water cooled monitors anyone? lol
popeye Posted January 18, 2002 Author Posted January 18, 2002 Been reading that turning off and on does harm. Is retarting the same as turning off? Thanks.
XxMaNsOnX Posted January 18, 2002 Posted January 18, 2002 No, restarting is not the same, the drive (or really any of the components) never loses power, so it does not cause any problems. It also has no time to cool down as well, so no temperture changes as well.
zErO Posted January 18, 2002 Posted January 18, 2002 lcd screen = lower voltage - less expansion and contraction.smaller vents - less surrface area to collect dust. i rest my case m'lud [/quote:236008060a]I would have to go with FthrJACK, once u see the quality that these screens give, man u will be amazed!!!!if ur got the bucks, its a definate buy
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