View Poll Results: Do you leave your computer on 24/7?

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    Only for updates.I need to seed my porn so i keep it run'n 24/7

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    It's on 24/7, unless I'm installing hardware
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    used to be 24/7, for a few years but recently i've shut it down at night

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    Quote Originally Posted by Lion7718
    Quote Originally Posted by Samurai

    Don't you have surge protectors where you live?
    Yes, but last year I got zapped through Ethernet Cable...blowing out Computer & Protector......

    Unless I'm mistaken, how is this possible? The ethernet is connected from your PC to modem / router right? Wouldn't the modem / router either be inside the PC (as in modem only) or on your desk (as in either if external) thus would be plugged into the mains via surge protector?

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    its supposed to be good to leave ur PC on as opposed to turning it on and off
    because the metal in the circuits expand in the heat and retracts when it cools
    constant expanding and retracting wears the components

    any way
    no i dont leave mine on


  6. Software & Hardware   -   #16
    The only time I turn my P.C off is for a rebbot maybe once a week or so, or if Im having problems with it.

    Mostly I just refresh explorer.exe. Plus my comp becomes alive at night as it defrags and scans for nasties and what not, so yes I leave mine on for way more that 24 hours.

  7. Software & Hardware   -   #17
    Quote Originally Posted by Samurai
    Quote Originally Posted by Lion7718

    Yes, but last year I got zapped through Ethernet Cable...blowing out Computer & Protector......

    Unless I'm mistaken, how is this possible? The ethernet is connected from your PC to modem / router right? Wouldn't the modem / router either be inside the PC (as in modem only) or on your desk (as in either if external) thus would be plugged into the mains via surge protector?

    Power Surge came through Cable Line, through Modem, than burned out Motherboard, Processor, Modem & Surge Protector...
    New Protector has a Cable Protector..old one didn't.
    Everything was protected but the Cable itself..now it is.
    Also burned out 1 TV had to have 3 Cable Line replaced cause they fried.
    Last edited by Lion7718; 06-08-2005 at 01:48 PM.

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    Money Fist's Avatar Che-Che get the yayo
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    yep
    ethernet cable run power too
    alot of components coming out now are starting to make use of this

    i recently saw a surveillance camera running from POE
    (hope the piccie works)
    Last edited by Money Fist; 06-08-2005 at 02:00 PM.


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    Quote Originally Posted by TFFTn
    so yes I leave mine on for way more that 24 hours.

    Way more than 24 hours a day?


    Mine is on 24/7 now I have it in a seperate room to my bed

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    I plan on beating him to death with his kids. I'll use them as a bludgeon on his face. -

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