Re: CPUs

Subject: Re: CPUs
Name: ludicrous
Date: 4/8/2002 11:33:20 AM (GMT-7)
IP Address: 138.67.74.229
In Reply to: CPUs posted by Richard
Message:

It depends on how often you use the system. Most wear-and-tear damage occurs during starting/stopping cycles; steady-state operation causes very litte.

Of course, a typical machine -- depending if it is OEM or custom built -- dissipates power on the order of about 400W (OEM with a 200W power supply) to 800W (custom rig with a 400W power supply). So if you leave it on, you pay for a little extra electricity.