Re: Shut down or leave on?
On Tue, 28 Aug 2007 09:45:51 -0700
Jeff <debian@waysoft.com> wrote:
> Raquel wrote:
> > On Tue, 28 Aug 2007 11:28:35 -0400
> > "Richard Carter" <carter.r.a.l@gmail.com> 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
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