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What happen to computer when using a computer for extended periods of time?
Rosethug
The same thing as using it a short period of time!
If you are wondering about damage, this is very subjective. A properly cooled computer will not suffer any ill effects to it's processor or other electrical components from heavy use. However if it is overclocked, poorly cooled, or experiencing 'dirty power' components may last less time.
A processor or memory chip set to a lower voltage and/or frequency will last longer.
Turning a computer on, however, sends a burst of electrical charge that causes much more fatigue than simply leaving it on- Each time a PC turns on, it is roughly equivalent to 30 hours of use. You can cause a computer to fail within weeks by rapidly cycling the power on and off. Sometimes even days!
Fans that are constantly running may also age or jam, due to the moving parts.
Harddrives which are in use for this time will age, due to the motor and other moving parts.
Solid State, Flash, and NAND drives will also age if they are being written to, and can fail rapidly under heavy use.
Generally, most people put their computer into Sleep or Standby modes if they are stepping away for a short time (10-120 minutes), and turn it off or Hibernate if they're leaving for a while.
Hibernation is the same as turning it off, but it will turn back on and boot faster, and resume where you left off- including any open programs.
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∙ 11y agoStiffness in the spine, shoulders and arms, eyesight problems and general fatigue. It's always wise to get away from the screen for at least five minutes every hour - so that your muscles can relax and your eyes readjust to focusing on different distances.
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