computer in bedroom dangerous?

Adrienne · 02-11-2006, 06:06 PM

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?

Mr.Suave · 02-11-2006, 06:32 PM

no it is not dangerous. and i think the computer does give off radiation but its very tiny and the case blocks it or sumthing like that. so it wont cause any harm. but some dont like it on close to thier beds b/c the fans can be loud.

i.Angel · 02-11-2006, 06:36 PM

Haha I'm pretty sure that doesn't happen because my computer is right by me when I sleep. The only bad thing about sleeping next to your computer is that you might lose some sleep when it's turned on (had to watch a TV show on how teenagers don't get any sleep and this was one of the reasons

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Yasu · 02-11-2006, 07:18 PM

You shouldn't worry about radiation since you're exposed to it more than you think. You're TV probably gives off more radiation than your computer but I'm just guessing about that....

**Lax** · 02-11-2006, 07:43 PM

No, a computer in your bedroom is definately not dangerous if you leave it on all the time. I have 4 in my room now (down from 6) and they run 24x7.

TooMuchButtHair · 02-12-2006, 04:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lord AnthraX

No, a computer in your bedroom is definately not dangerous if you leave it on all the time. I have 4 in my room now (down from 6) and they run 24x7.

I have 2 desktops running 24/7. I couldn't imagine having 4. LOL!

**DCIScouts** · 02-12-2006, 04:34 AM

The only way that having a computer on all the time could be dangerous is because of a small fire hazard. But that's no more a fire hazard than leaving on a lamp, TV or any other electronic equipment. And the radiation given off by a computer is not any more than any other standard piece of electronic equipment, either...

Joker_2oo6 · 02-12-2006, 04:56 AM

Your room must get really hot with 4 computer, with just 1 in my tiny little room, its HOT! I have to turn it off at night.

Mr.Suave · 02-12-2006, 04:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joker_2oo6

Your room must get really hot with 4 computer, with just 1 in my tiny little room, its HOT! I have to turn it off at night.

so your comp is your heater

i really dont believe that a computer can heat up your entire room. it has to be another reason. it helps to have your door open to let the hot air out and the cold air in. also if your room is hot then your comp temps will get high and thats not good.

Joker_2oo6 · 02-12-2006, 05:19 AM

or it may be my T.v and all that crap in my room

but really my room looks like one of those rich peoples closets its so small it sucks!

02-11-2006, 06:06 PM	#1 (permalink)
Adrienne New Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 15	computer in bedroom dangerous? 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?

02-11-2006, 06:32 PM	#2 (permalink)
Mr.Suave Diamond Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 1,373	no it is not dangerous. and i think the computer does give off radiation but its very tiny and the case blocks it or sumthing like that. so it wont cause any harm. but some dont like it on close to thier beds b/c the fans can be loud. __________________ The Comp: CPU--Athlon64 X2 4200+ Manchester @ 2.5!!!:D HDD--WD Caviar 250GB 7200 RPM SATA MB---DFI LANPARTY UT nF4 SLI-DR RAM--OCZ Titanium 2GB (2 x 1GB) GPU--Sapphire ATI Radeon X1900XTX 512mb SPU--Creative Sound Blaster Audigy2 ZS PSU--ENERMAX Whisper II 535W all inside a Thermaltake Matrix VX

02-11-2006, 06:36 PM	#3 (permalink)
i.Angel Diamond Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Texas Age: 17 Posts: 1,200	Haha I'm pretty sure that doesn't happen because my computer is right by me when I sleep. The only bad thing about sleeping next to your computer is that you might lose some sleep when it's turned on (had to watch a TV show on how teenagers don't get any sleep and this was one of the reasons ) __________________ XPS M1530

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Yasu Diamond Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: TX Age: 20 Posts: 1,199	You shouldn't worry about radiation since you're exposed to it more than you think. You're TV probably gives off more radiation than your computer but I'm just guessing about that.... __________________ CPU: Intel P4 3.0 HT Mobo: ASUS P5P800 RAM: 2x512 PC3200 VC: ATI Radeon X850PRO HDD: 160GB Seagate SATA PSU: 500watt Ultra X-connect

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Lax Moderator Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Snow country Age: 21 Posts: 2,242	No, a computer in your bedroom is definately not dangerous if you leave it on all the time. I have 4 in my room now (down from 6) and they run 24x7. __________________ He who controls the present controls the past. He who controls the past, controls the future.

02-12-2006, 04:34 AM	#7 (permalink)
DCIScouts Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA Age: 25 Posts: 5,046	The only way that having a computer on all the time could be dangerous is because of a small fire hazard. But that's no more a fire hazard than leaving on a lamp, TV or any other electronic equipment. And the radiation given off by a computer is not any more than any other standard piece of electronic equipment, either... __________________ In the end, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends. -Martin Luther King Jr. The most overlooked advantage to owning a computer is that if they foul up there's no law against wacking them around a little. -Joe Martin FOLDING FOR THE GOOD OF MANKIND :F@H Team 44358 Posting and you - CF Edition Cheers CF

02-12-2006, 04:56 AM	#8 (permalink)
Joker_2oo6 Bronze Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 54	Your room must get really hot with 4 computer, with just 1 in my tiny little room, its HOT! I have to turn it off at night.

02-12-2006, 05:19 AM	#10 (permalink)
Joker_2oo6 Bronze Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 54	or it may be my T.v and all that crap in my room but really my room looks like one of those rich peoples closets its so small it sucks!

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