Protecting CPU lifespan by closing PC every 4-5 hours?

ImperialCavalry · May 6, 2016

Hello,

I'm doing heavy works on my system such as 1080p video rendering and huge data copying between disks, so I was
wondering closing my computer every 4-5 hours can protect/preserve lifespan of my processor because I'm rendering HD
content with my CPU, I have a i7 4790k with stock fan as wel as no-overclock, as the title says: resting my computer is
do any good for parts?

thanks in advance

Mr Kagouris · May 6, 2016

If by "closing" you mean rebooting it, no it won't help. The only way to actually increase lifespan is to increase the time it spends completely turned off. All your parts will probably last at least 5 years anyway (except maybe for the storage drives). If you think you'll have it for more than 5 years, you can probably increase your CPU's lifespan by getting a good aftermarket cooler to keep it cool.

ImperialCavalry · May 6, 2016

no no I meant I'm entirely closing my computer, meaning power on/off button (the button behind the PSU) start >
shut down > on/off button I can see the lights shut down on my motherboard, I forgot to mention that I closing my PC
like 40m-1,5 hours

13thmonkey · May 6, 2016

decent cooler and you'll be fine, the mobo lights are not important.

InvalidError · May 6, 2016

Most of my PCs have been on almost 24/7 and they all lasted 10+ years.

Semiconductors rarely fail unless they are run beyond their maximum rated specs or something else fails first.

Rogue Leader · May 6, 2016

Just keep your processor cool, and it should be fine. Processors only really wear out when they are driven to be hot like when overclocking and then played hard. Otherwise it should last "forever".

ImperialCavalry · May 6, 2016

Thanks for all replies, I will contact to my seller and ask for decent cooler for my processor, my goal is prepare my CPU for this
summer since my workspace/room is very small and can get really hot and that also affects to my PC

thanks and good day

Rogue Leader · May 6, 2016

The only things you need to worry about heat failure on are things like hard drives, make sure you have good system cooling to make sure there are no issues there.

ImperialCavalry · May 6, 2016

Rogue Leader :

okay thanks man

InvalidError · May 6, 2016

ImperialCavalry :

Don't do that: if you don't specify what aftermarket cooler you want, your vendor will put in whatever they want, which may be a grossly overpriced and so-so-performing model.

If you do not want to have unpleasant surprises with generic overpriced parts, do your research and tell your vendor exactly what you want to have put in. For 25-30 USD, you can get a 212 +/EVO/X which is among the best bang-per-buck heatsinks on the market.

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