Suspend ok?

**The_Other_One** · 05-17-2005, 04:29 PM

I'm just curious if it is better/worse/the same to leave a computer in suspend rather than shut it down. This new comp I have basically shuts down for suspend(all fans, lights, etc stop) but when you cut it back on, it resumes to windows. No post or anything. Pretty nice for someone who doesn't like waiting on one to boot ;P

This is probably a dumb question, but I just want to make sure all is safe, ya know. I love my new computer

**apj101** · 05-17-2005, 05:04 PM

Could i bolt a question onto that -
I heard that it is "best" (in term of life length) to leave your computer on all the time. Is this true?

**The_Other_One** · 05-17-2005, 08:28 PM

I've heard that before too. I beleive I heard that's if your using it a lot, it's better than cutting it on and off. Like, I like mine one all day, then shut down or suspend at night.

adam1mc · 05-17-2005, 08:42 PM

It's give and take one way or another. Some people say that drives are like light bulbs. The more you turn them on and off, the quicker they will wear down. Those same people say that it's best to leave them on all the time.

Then there are others who say that it's best to turn them off, because by leaving them on they spin constantly and will burn out the motor more quickly. And also it consumes power.

Most newer systems have "Stand-By" or "Hibernate" mode. Hibernate really sucks and I recommend staying away from it. Hibernate will shut down pretty much every aspect of the system when its not in use. My experience though is that it is hard to wake the computer after being hibernated.

Suspend or Standby mode is much better. It will shut off most aspects but still leave the harddrive active. So when a user comes back to the machine it can quickly be restored.

Personally, I never turn my machine off. But it's all up to you. To change the power settings go to Start > Settings > Control Panel > Power Options

**The_Other_One** · 05-17-2005, 10:42 PM

Beleive me, this is NOT hibernation! I Hibernation simply stores what's in the RAM and shuts it down. My comp has this disabled, and normally you have to wait for it to dump what's in the RAM to the HD, which I don't. It's areally nice suspend, but as with any comp, I wasn't sure if it's the best option since it's still on with some aspects. Heck my old comp wouldn't suspend. When I woke it up, it would lock up within a couple minutes every time...

Bobo · 05-18-2005, 02:01 AM

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Originally Posted by The_Other_One

I've heard that before too. I beleive I heard that's if your using it a lot, it's better than cutting it on and off. Like, I like mine one all day, then shut down or suspend at night.

I have had 2 IGPs blow out after being turned on and off a lot...

**Praetor** · 05-20-2005, 08:11 PM

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I have had 2 IGPs blow out after being turned on and off a lot...

What do you mean by "turned on and off a lot"?

Windows has some issues when dealing with S1 and S3 power states and such (which have been addressed) so if you update your OS you should be ok

**apj101** · 05-20-2005, 08:17 PM

and with regard to my question in post 2

**Praetor** · 05-20-2005, 08:19 PM

Answer = who cares and it doesnt matter. Power supplies and electronics arent circa 1970-1980 anymore when that kinda stuff mattered

**apj101** · 05-20-2005, 08:19 PM

lol

05-17-2005, 04:29 PM	#1 (permalink)
The_Other_One Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Lexington, NC Age: 24 Posts: 12,382	Suspend ok? I'm just curious if it is better/worse/the same to leave a computer in suspend rather than shut it down. This new comp I have basically shuts down for suspend(all fans, lights, etc stop) but when you cut it back on, it resumes to windows. No post or anything. Pretty nice for someone who doesn't like waiting on one to boot ;P This is probably a dumb question, but I just want to make sure all is safe, ya know. I love my new computer __________________ Desktop * Athlon X2 4200 \| 2G RAM \| 160G HD \| 7600GT Laptop1 * C2D T5550 \| 3G RAM \| 120G HD \| Intel x3100 Laptop2 * C2D T5250 \| 2G RAM \| 160G HD \| Intel x3100

05-17-2005, 05:04 PM	#2 (permalink)
apj101 Administrator Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: London Age: 26 Posts: 9,257	Could i bolt a question onto that - I heard that it is "best" (in term of life length) to leave your computer on all the time. Is this true? __________________ What did one snow man say to the other? can you smell carrot? The fight is won or lost far away from witnesses - behind the lines, in the gym, and out there on the road, long before I dance under those lights. How you do anything, is how you do everything!

05-17-2005, 08:28 PM	#3 (permalink)
The_Other_One Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Lexington, NC Age: 24 Posts: 12,382	I've heard that before too. I beleive I heard that's if your using it a lot, it's better than cutting it on and off. Like, I like mine one all day, then shut down or suspend at night. __________________ Desktop * Athlon X2 4200 \| 2G RAM \| 160G HD \| 7600GT Laptop1 * C2D T5550 \| 3G RAM \| 120G HD \| Intel x3100 Laptop2 * C2D T5250 \| 2G RAM \| 160G HD \| Intel x3100

05-17-2005, 10:42 PM	#5 (permalink)
The_Other_One Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Lexington, NC Age: 24 Posts: 12,382	Beleive me, this is NOT hibernation! I Hibernation simply stores what's in the RAM and shuts it down. My comp has this disabled, and normally you have to wait for it to dump what's in the RAM to the HD, which I don't. It's areally nice suspend, but as with any comp, I wasn't sure if it's the best option since it's still on with some aspects. Heck my old comp wouldn't suspend. When I woke it up, it would lock up within a couple minutes every time... __________________ Desktop * Athlon X2 4200 \| 2G RAM \| 160G HD \| 7600GT Laptop1 * C2D T5550 \| 3G RAM \| 120G HD \| Intel x3100 Laptop2 * C2D T5250 \| 2G RAM \| 160G HD \| Intel x3100

05-20-2005, 08:17 PM	#8 (permalink)
apj101 Administrator Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: London Age: 26 Posts: 9,257	and with regard to my question in post 2 __________________ What did one snow man say to the other? can you smell carrot? The fight is won or lost far away from witnesses - behind the lines, in the gym, and out there on the road, long before I dance under those lights. How you do anything, is how you do everything!

05-17-2005, 08:42 PM	#4 (permalink)
adam1mc New Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 10	It's give and take one way or another. Some people say that drives are like light bulbs. The more you turn them on and off, the quicker they will wear down. Those same people say that it's best to leave them on all the time. Then there are others who say that it's best to turn them off, because by leaving them on they spin constantly and will burn out the motor more quickly. And also it consumes power. Most newer systems have "Stand-By" or "Hibernate" mode. Hibernate really sucks and I recommend staying away from it. Hibernate will shut down pretty much every aspect of the system when its not in use. My experience though is that it is hard to wake the computer after being hibernated. Suspend or Standby mode is much better. It will shut off most aspects but still leave the harddrive active. So when a user comes back to the machine it can quickly be restored. Personally, I never turn my machine off. But it's all up to you. To change the power settings go to Start > Settings > Control Panel > Power Options

05-20-2005, 08:19 PM	#9 (permalink)
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05-20-2005, 08:19 PM	#10 (permalink)
apj101 Administrator Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: London Age: 26 Posts: 9,257	lol __________________ What did one snow man say to the other? can you smell carrot? The fight is won or lost far away from witnesses - behind the lines, in the gym, and out there on the road, long before I dance under those lights. How you do anything, is how you do everything!

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