[icrackaboy]

my computer kind of sucks and theres times where it doesnt turn on for days, but when its on it runs just fine, should i just keep it on all the time in like a standby mode or keep turning it off?

and BTW im too cheap to buy a new computer

[Corso]

Turning machines off when not in use is a good habit. Means no processes or junk can happen when you're unaware. Also means heat and just general wear and tear doesn't kill the systems life span. However, it's up to you.

[icrackaboy]

Turning machines off when not in use is a good habit. Means no processes or junk can happen when you're unaware. Also means heat and just general wear and tear doesn't kill the systems life span. However, it's up to you.

so i should just keep turning it off like i do?

[Corso]

I would, it's better for the system. But you can cut down startup times drastically by going through your MSCONFIG and disabling unnecessary items (startup tab mainly). Also you can disable the boot animation in MSCONFIG which helps slightly.

There are more ways too, but you get the point.

[Jonross]

Keeping your system on all the time won't hurt it like you think. The components are built to last awhile.

[m4dh4ck3r]

Turn it off when you are not using it . If you want to download stuff , Get yourself a Raspberry pi .

[Corso]

Keeping your system on all the time won't hurt it like you think. The components are built to last awhile.

It does actually eat away at the life of the machine, as standard cheap machines are not meant to be run like a server (on all the time). Just saying. Also it's the hard drive that's taking the biggest beating, as it has to keep rotating and that is a key item to not have fail out.

[Im gone brah]

I would, it's better for the system. But you can cut down startup times drastically by going through your MSCONFIG and disabling unnecessary items (startup tab mainly). Also you can disable the boot animation in MSCONFIG which helps slightly.

There are more ways too, but you get the point.

Look hows back, Ol'good corso. Keep it up.

[xXNomyXx]

May I suggest cleaning your PC of useless junk? Have you cleaned the registry, defragged the hard drive?
Even running this program will help: http://www.piriform.com/ccleaner

[Corso]

Look hows back, Ol'good corso. Keep it up.

You caught me red handed! It's good to be back.

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Yes running CCleaner and doing a system Defrag are also great options!

[Hyxzer™]

I've had my computer for 6 years and I leave it running almost 24/7