i seldom switch off my pc
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what are the cons
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1. High electricity bills
2. Heat problems -
will it spoil faster
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Heat problems, if treated properly, won't spoil your PC fast.
If your cooling is adequate, then it shouldn't be a problem. -
the overflowed energy particles will accumulate in the layer between the CPU transistors and the metal overlaying cover until a nuclear fission occurs due to the raising heat and caused a miniature nuclear explosion.
in short, u will see a small mushroom cloud and die of cancer.
really.
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what about in the night when the monitor goes to sleep will it cost a lot of electricity too?
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nope.. actually hor computers consumes little electricity (eg 450watt PSu udont actually use all. so maybe only use 350watt ba, with moniter). try one day off everything in your house. den stand outside your house see the meter.Originally posted by Eric Cartman:what about in the night when the monitor goes to sleep will it cost a lot of electricity too?
so let say 350watt*24hrs=8400watt-hr=8.4kwh
PUB charges us at 14.97 cents/kWh
so if u on 24 hr, u need to pay 8.4*14.97=125.748cents=$1.25748
so if on for a month, 1.25748*30=$37.7244
"" a year=365.25*$1.25748=$459.29457
if monitor is off,den it should be a little cheaper ba.
^^ just found this:
http://www.nccc.gov.sg/Households/es_guide.shtm -
wat abt laptops?
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different thing leOriginally posted by gigabyte14:wat abt laptops?
laptops are not designed to operate long hours and the temperature control is not as efficient as a normal computer.
not to mention it will be damaging to your laptop battery also, in the long term.
so never ever do dat!
wait one fine day really explode gib u see. -
see how u use lo..whether u set power medium high or low. should be cheaper than Pcs cos the technology use in laptops are suppose to eat lesser battery for long lasting. the laptop parts produces low heat than PC. low heat = less resistence=less electricity neededOriginally posted by gigabyte14:wat abt laptops? -
mushroom again?Originally posted by Ito_^:different thing le
laptops are not designed to operate long hours and the temperature control is not as efficient as a normal computer.
not to mention it will be damaging to your laptop battery also, in the long term.
so never ever do dat!
wait one fine day really explode gib u see. -
no.Originally posted by manyu882:mushroom again?
apples. -
eh brother i use 2 yr liao leh...Originally posted by Ito_^:different thing le
laptops are not designed to operate long hours and the temperature control is not as efficient as a normal computer.
not to mention it will be damaging to your laptop battery also, in the long term.
so never ever do dat!
wait one fine day really explode gib u see.
still no prob... but maybe the batt tio problem liao... haha...
but anyway, does the brand of the laptop concerns the battery life? like hp more durable ah, acer and such. -
nope.depends on what battery model and manfactured by who. and type of cell use.
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even if now no prob better not on 24 hrs often la. lappy easier to spoil.Originally posted by gigabyte14:eh brother i use 2 yr liao leh...
still no prob... but maybe the batt tio problem liao... haha...
but anyway, does the brand of the laptop concerns the battery life? like hp more durable ah, acer and such.
and yup.
but sometimes their battery oso not they themselves make one. so different brands might use same brand battery.
lidat exploding dell, sony, apple batteries.
all made by sony, i think.
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I dont think its bad to leave the laptop on 24/7 as long as u take some preventive steps like:
removing the battery when not in use
reducing the CPU speed to the lowest possible to save power
reduce LCD screen to lowest brightness, if possible switch it off
improving the ventilation by elavating the laptop
clearing the ventilation vents of dust
switch on a fan to cool it if you are still not comfortable with it.
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Usually people leave their PC on to run research or testing programmes, the PC can also serve as a main control in a backup or server environment. People also switch on their computers to upload or download staff, as a game server etc. From what i see as long as you have a good ventilated case with good and proper cooling devices and methods, proper cable tie and management it shouuld be alright. Also running a computer 24/7 can be taxing on the HDD so it is recommended to RAID it (prefereably mirroring) to prevent data loss in the event of a hard disk failure. For online connection, be sure to have the best antivirus and protection/ security software in place and running. Keep computer or server in a cool dry location and avoid dusty environment. Have power surge protection and proper grounding and emi shields. All in all as long as the consistant and working temperature of the boards and cards are maintained, they can last for a longer time as compared to hard disk drives in operation.
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laptop tends to get overheat faster because everything is compact. There's not much air ventilation.
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wah.Originally posted by Farmerseed:Usually people leave their PC on to run research or testing programmes, the PC can also serve as a main control in a backup or server environment. People also switch on their computers to upload or download staff, as a game server etc. From what i see as long as you have a good ventilated case with good and proper cooling devices and methods, proper cable tie and management it shouuld be alright. Also running a computer 24/7 can be taxing on the HDD so it is recommended to RAID it (prefereably mirroring) to prevent data loss in the event of a hard disk failure. For online connection, be sure to have the best antivirus and protection/ security software in place and running. Keep computer or server in a cool dry location and avoid dusty environment. Have power surge protection and proper grounding and emi shields. All in all as long as the consistant and working temperature of the boards and cards are maintained, they can last for a longer time as compared to hard disk drives in operation.
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Careful of the graphics card too
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hmm almost all p4 above need 450W
btw if u want to on 24/7 on laptop
it consume 15W - 40W if u put the lcd screen off [CHOP CHOP Save alots if u download file i dont want to say what file]remove the battery
they dont cover battery warranty
buy another insurance on fire just in case. -
best would be just off it when ur going to bed