I just built a new gaming computer and its the first desktop I have ever had. So I am not sure what I should do when I leave. I should put it to sleep, shut it down, or do otherwise when I leave. Whether its just over night or for when I leave weeks at a time what is the best for it? Thanks!
Proper way to leave a high powered computer
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smorizio
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Your always smart to shut a pc down when not there. If a fan or power supply fails it can cause a lot of damage to your gaming rig. When you leave for a few weeks unplug it from the wall and the Ethernet cable to the cable modem. If there a lighting strike your pc won't be zapped as there no path to get into the pc. Most mb kills I see today are zaps into mb from Ethernet cables in lighting storm as most people now use good power strips or ups on there hardware.
mastrom101
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Overnight: Shut off PC and power bar
Longer Duration: Turn off PC, shut off PSU switch, unplug Ethernet cable
Longer Duration: Turn off PC, shut off PSU switch, unplug Ethernet cable
Tavo_Nova
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just shut off your pc and unplug everything.. lol you can disassemble your pc too on the way if you want ^_^.
but yeah shut down and turn off psu. in my case I normally leave them open since I'm too lazy to press the button and wait 7 seconds for it to load.
but yeah shut down and turn off psu. in my case I normally leave them open since I'm too lazy to press the button and wait 7 seconds for it to load.
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