Re:

by 109 - 11/28/04 11:55 PM

In Reply to: "turning off PC" = Good/Bad by tyrantiger

2 separate issues.
A. when power is turned off or on "spikes" are generated which must be "killed" by the PS or they may damage components. Need a quality-built PS.
B. Heat ages all electronic components. Higher temp and longer run-time means shorter life. Monitor temps in the tray with MBM5 or similar program. Improve cooling, lower temps. I run 7 fans in my "big one".