computer in bedroom dangerous?

mrgeorgedude · 02-15-2006, 01:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Adrienne

Hi,
I was just told by someone that if a computer is in a bedroom close to where one sleeps it is dangerous and needs to be switched off when not in use or at night. Is this true? Is there some form of radiation from a pc?

im sure it wont hurt with the radation thing but if its right next to ur bed, then it probly wouldnt feel that good if u fell off the bed onto it

Echo Ecko X · 02-15-2006, 02:24 AM

No, i think what he means is that its not exactly the best idea to have it sitting on carpet..

**Lax** · 02-15-2006, 03:11 AM

Yeah room temperature goes up a bit, but it goes up even more when you have 5 people lanning in there at once.

Echo Ecko X · 02-15-2006, 03:16 AM

And goes up even more with CRT moniters..

Motoxrdude · 02-15-2006, 03:59 AM

Lol, there has been many strands of this myth. i swear that this happened. This guy called me and asked me if it was true that if a computer over heats the radiation could possibly cause an atom to split and cause a nuclear explosion!

john238 · 02-15-2006, 04:09 AM

I have 3 computers running, but they are only on when I am awake.

If they were dangeous then I would have a problem as I can only use them in my room. I don't think they are to harmful.

chris0276 · 02-15-2006, 07:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Adrienne

Hi,
I was just told by someone that if a computer is in a bedroom close to where one sleeps it is dangerous and needs to be switched off when not in use or at night. Is this true? Is there some form of radiation from a pc?

No, Just turn it off!

Echo Ecko X · 02-15-2006, 07:31 PM

Well if your worried turn it off, set a timer for it to turn off at a certain time or something..

b182tm · 02-16-2006, 02:20 AM

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Lol, there has been many strands of this myth. i swear that this happened. This guy called me and asked me if it was true that if a computer over heats the radiation could possibly cause an atom to split and cause a nuclear explosion!

I think that happened to me once.

Southy · 02-16-2006, 08:10 PM

The only problem that I found with leaving one or multiple computers running 24/7 in your room is that sometimes the fans can be quite annoying, especially when the computer gets hot or is doing a large amount of processing. But with all things, you will adjust to it over time.

I have heard that you should not keep electronic devices such as tvs or computers in your room as they will/can distract you from getting a good nights rest. Computers can also raise the temperature of the room and ideal sleeping conditions are meant to be in cool and dark places.

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Motoxrdude Diamond Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Nor Cal Age: 17 Posts: 5,852	Lol, there has been many strands of this myth. i swear that this happened. This guy called me and asked me if it was true that if a computer over heats the radiation could possibly cause an atom to split and cause a nuclear explosion! __________________ RIP Mom 9/17/55-02/22/08.

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john238 Bronze Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 30	I have 3 computers running, but they are only on when I am awake. If they were dangeous then I would have a problem as I can only use them in my room. I don't think they are to harmful. __________________ Online Shopping - UK Product Price Comparison Play Free Online Games - offers well over 1,000 free online games, funny videos & pictures.

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02-15-2006, 02:24 AM	#22 (permalink)
Echo Ecko X banned Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Somewhere Drinking Moutain Dew.. Age: 17 Posts: 119	No, i think what he means is that its not exactly the best idea to have it sitting on carpet..

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Echo Ecko X banned Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Somewhere Drinking Moutain Dew.. Age: 17 Posts: 119	And goes up even more with CRT moniters..

02-15-2006, 07:31 PM	#28 (permalink)
Echo Ecko X banned Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Somewhere Drinking Moutain Dew.. Age: 17 Posts: 119	Well if your worried turn it off, set a timer for it to turn off at a certain time or something..

02-16-2006, 08:10 PM	#30 (permalink)
Southy Silver Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 232	The only problem that I found with leaving one or multiple computers running 24/7 in your room is that sometimes the fans can be quite annoying, especially when the computer gets hot or is doing a large amount of processing. But with all things, you will adjust to it over time. I have heard that you should not keep electronic devices such as tvs or computers in your room as they will/can distract you from getting a good nights rest. Computers can also raise the temperature of the room and ideal sleeping conditions are meant to be in cool and dark places.