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Computer/Monitoring Question
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| Beatflux |
| I've have always left my computer, monitors, and soundcard on all of the time. Will this do any kind of damage? |
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| clay |
| id restart the computer from time to time. rest should be fine but id turn it off when on holiday or when theres thunder outside. i actually turn everything off at night and when leaving house. dont want no fire. |
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| Constantin |
| I heard a rumor from various computer geeks that the computer will run better if it's on all the time, I think the only damage is to your wallet, because of the electricity bill. Btw do you have an UPS ? |
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| Excess |
| i be curious as to if this effects monitors, mainly |
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| Altavos |
| I use a laptop which I move from time to time, and my audiocard turns off while not connected to USB, so then it's no use to have the monitors running anyway :p I don't think it'll do any damage, but I would restart my computer from time to time to prevent it from getting slow. |
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| Beatflux |
| quote: | Originally posted by Constantin
I heard a rumor from various computer geeks that the computer will run better if it's on all the time, I think the only damage is to your wallet, because of the electricity bill. Btw do you have an UPS ? |
Nope, just a surge protector. |
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| Looney4Clooney |
| i would say it might matter if you are constantly doing it as the expansion and retraction might cause wear and tear but once a day , i can't see how the difference would be significant. |
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| Constantin |
| quote: | Originally posted by Beatflux
Nope, just a surge protector. |
Well, if it kept your stuff away from being fried so far, then you shall have nothing to worry about. |
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| Looney4Clooney |
| irregular power can cause damage and blow capacitors. A surge protector is pretty useless in most modern homes. Get a UPS. You should really just get a global home surge protector. Costs like 300$ with electrician. |
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