PCIe cards in "permanently on" computer (in: Computer Setup and S…)
By: PAK
18 Sep 15:43
Not really. In theory leaving it on will put additional “wear” on components, though much of that is from heat. So, as long as the inside of the machine is kept cool, well made components (with no mechanical moving parts) should be capable of lasting 10+ years (often much longer). Of course, “should” and “will” being different things.
There’s an argument to be made that, if you turn something on and off a lot, it can put more stress / wear on something too. Though obviously consi…
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