how long?

Discussion in 'Software' started by problemswithvaio, Aug 30, 2005.

  1. problemswithvaio

    problemswithvaio Corporal

    how long do you guys usually leave your computers running, under the certain circumstances

    idle: I'm worried mostly about this I leave it on over night sometimes wasn't sure how bad that was

    gaming: I usually don't do more than 1-2 hours when friends are over maybe 1 hour when alone, worried about my vga should I buy extra cooling?

    in general: combined with gaming and idling and music and virus scanning I sometimes leave it on for 18-20 hours?

    any suggestions if it is too long do you think water cooling would let me leave it on longer I'm really looking into that, and if you suggest that I have alot of questions. :D
     
  2. theefool

    theefool Geekified

    Unless I need to do a reboot, "read MS updates" about once a month. Do I ever shut my computer down? When there is a electrical storm outside.
     
  3. problemswithvaio

    problemswithvaio Corporal

    damn that's great I thought I was overworking this computer, alright I won't worry too much any more how long do you game with it and an example of a game?
     
  4. theefool

    theefool Geekified

    I rarely play games. But, when I do, pending on the game, I'll play all weekend. Then I typically get bored of the game and uninstall it. Moving on to something else.

    Like I said before, the only time I shut down my computer, is when a storm is coming through.

    Oh, yes I do have UPS and surge protectors, but I still shut down during this time.
     
  5. problemswithvaio

    problemswithvaio Corporal

    I have a small surge protector I'm looking into a better one... did you upgrade your cooling at all I still have all stock will it still be safe you think?
     
  6. theefool

    theefool Geekified

    Everything I have is stock.
     

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