Leaving the PC on, particulaly with today's advanced power management
features, lowers the total cost of ownership (TCO). One of the largest
areas of failure is caused by hardware. Of those, a large percent can be
attributed to bad solder joints. This occurs due to thermal fatigue
introduced by turning the computer off and on regularly. In comparison to
the small amount of current that a PC in sleep mode draws this can lead to a
considerable saving over the years. Obviously, the larger the network, the
greater the desire to lower the TCO of each individual machine.
This is not to say that everyone should adopt the same practice. Just that
you should select the strategy that suits you best.
Another reason to leave PC's on 24-7, is that they can be remotely
maintained by administrative staff.
Given the above explanation, you should be able to make your own
determination about the monitor. Consider how hot the device gets, and the
cooling sounds you can hear emanating from it when you switch it off.
I would probably suggest turning the box off before the monitor.
This is, of course, only my opinion based on what little I've experienced.
Others may have differing views, which I may end up adopting....and
presenting as if they were my idea in the first place :)
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Hyung Kim [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
> Sent: Wednesday, June 14, 2000 6:10 PM
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: Leaving the computer on
>
>
> Can anyone please tell me what the benefits are to
> leaving your computers on at all time. I understand
> that there are benefits, however, I would like to be
> able to provide a more specific answer when other ask
> me whether they should leave their system on. Thanks.
>
> Oh....What about turning just the monitor on and off?
>
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