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Old 20-03-2008, 20:30   #10
Xaccers
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Re: How long should i leave PC on without a restart?

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Originally Posted by Halcyon View Post
I agree.
Unless it is being used when you are not using it, turn it off.
You'l be wearing out your hard drives too if they keep spinning for no reason.
I think google released some stats on their hard drives.
Basically if your drive doesn't die in the first year of use, it's going to live to a ripe old age if you leave it on constantly.
On and off reduces lifespan very slightly.
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