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stelch · 12-10-2003

Hi
In the Power Options settings, do you ever Turn off hard disks? I usually leave my PC on during the weekend and I was wondering if leaving the hard disks on all the time, is acceptable.

Stelios

*rdgrimes* · 12-10-2003

Most current drives are designed to run 24/7. There's also one school of thought that says that turning it off and on causes more wear than leaving it on. The thermal cycling caused can also create wear. Check your drive's life ratings, they should be 70,000 hours or more. (mine are 1.2 million hours).
The only thing I use Power Manangement for is to shut down the monitor. Most people who report drive failure state that it failed when it was being started up cold.

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stelch CD Freaks Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Cyprus Posts: 70	Hard Disks Hi In the Power Options settings, do you ever Turn off hard disks? I usually leave my PC on during the weekend and I was wondering if leaving the hard disks on all the time, is acceptable. Stelios __________________ I hope for nothing! I fear nothing! I am free!

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12-10-2003	#2 (permalink)
rdgrimes Retired Moderator Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Deadwood Posts: 11,449	Most current drives are designed to run 24/7. There's also one school of thought that says that turning it off and on causes more wear than leaving it on. The thermal cycling caused can also create wear. Check your drive's life ratings, they should be 70,000 hours or more. (mine are 1.2 million hours). The only thing I use Power Manangement for is to shut down the monitor. Most people who report drive failure state that it failed when it was being started up cold.

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