On Tue, 28 Aug 2007 09:45:51 -0700 Jeff <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Raquel wrote: > > On Tue, 28 Aug 2007 11:28:35 -0400 > > "Richard Carter" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > >> Hi Folks, > >> > >> Is it better to leave a system running all the time or is it > >> better to shut it down over night, on weekends, holidays etc? > >>
<snip> > >> > >> I'd appreciate your advice. > >> > >> Robin Carter > >> > > > > I've always gone for leaving my machines on. I feel there is > > less wear and tear on components by leaving the machine on. > > > Specifically, as I understand it, thermal shock to minuscule > electronic components during power-on. In the past, I've lost a > number of motherboards and processors due (presumably) to this > effect. Since keeping my machines on 24/7 (for several years > now), I have not had any such problems. > > Jeff > I also understand that when the hard disks get power that the platters torque just a tad, if not causing heads to come into contact with the platter, at least causing wear on bearings. -- Raquel ============================================================ Our particular principles of religion are a subject of accountability to our god alone. I enquire after no man's and trouble none with mine; nor is it given to us in this life to know whether yours or mine, our friend's or our foe's, are exactly the right. --Thomas Jefferson -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
