Putting Computer in "Standby" Mode

2008-11-16 22:38:26

#1

mtb0minime: minimember; +2,418|6921

I like to turn off my computer every night before I go to sleep so that it doesn't get too hot in my room, but there will be times when I put it in standby instead.

Are there any precautions to putting it in standby?

Things like:
-If I keep putting it in standby instead of shutting it down, will it get slower? If so, how often should I do a complete and total shutdown (or reboot)?
-Should it not be in standby for an extended period of time? How long exactly is "an extended period of time"?

Also, I did a search and in one thread someone mentioned something about how "contrary to popular belief, many computers still use the same amount of power in hibernate as opposed to being left on". Is that really true? (Not that it matters anyway since the power bill here is split 4 ways).

As always, thanks for any help

2008-11-16 22:59:19

#2

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Hibernation just takes the data on your RAM and stores it temporarily on your harddrive, then it shuts down. It doesnt draw any more power than it does when shut off. Proof: you can hibernate a desktop and unplug it from the wall and still have it come back up just fine when you plug it back in and turn it on

As for the standby, AFAIK it wont slow your computer down. I wouldnt leave something in standby past a few days, but I really doubt it would hurt it.

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2008-11-16 23:27:21

#3

TimmmmaaaaH: Damn, I... had something for this; +725|6705|Brisbane, Australia

I had a laptop I used to never turn off, just put in standby. After 6 months or so, when I started to actually turn it off, it took ages to turn on each time. Like a really long time.

Short periods, not all the time wont do anything though.

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2008-11-17 01:51:31

#4

TopHat01: Limitless; +117|6171|CA

Shut-off/reboot is win. Only time you leave it on is when your D/L torrents/other shit.

Would you leave your car running? Exactly, so turn your computer off.

Last edited by TopHat01 (2008-11-17 01:51:57)

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2008-11-17 03:11:12

#5

Brasso: member; +1,549|6896

with each standby, your RAM usage will increase gradually until eventually you will have to reboot. i would say around 8 standbyes then you should reboot. also, things will start to act funky after a while...kinda hard to explain. things like sound not working or your browser forgets your settings.

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2008-11-17 03:26:40

#6

Benzin: Member; +576|6264

I never have that problem, haffey. I always use standby/hibernate on my laptop at home. It never leaves the desk, though. But I've yet to have any real issues with it.

2008-11-17 03:35:44

#7

liquidat0r: wtf.; +2,223|6893|UK

haffeysucks wrote:
with each standby, your RAM usage will increase gradually until eventually you will have to reboot. i would say around 8 standbyes then you should reboot. also, things will start to act funky after a while...kinda hard to explain. things like sound not working or your browser forgets your settings.

Never experienced anything like that. I probably go 30+ standbys before reboot.

2008-11-17 12:24:41

#8

SpIk3y: Minister of Silly Walks; +67|6405|New Jersey

This argument always comes up. I personally leave my computer on 24/7, I can't even remember the last time I actually turned it off. I've never used standby or hibernate. Plus, your computer should be on 24/7 because you should be folding for the bf2s team!

2008-11-17 14:33:16

#9

max: Vela Incident; +1,652|6833|NYC / Hamburg

SpIk3y wrote:
This argument always comes up. I personally leave my computer on 24/7, I can't even remember the last time I actually turned it off. I've never used standby or hibernate. Plus, your computer should be on 24/7 because you should be folding for the bf2s team!

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2008-11-17 14:52:15

#10

Titch2349: iz me!; +358|6618|uk

Windows seems to like been restarted once in a while...

2008-11-17 14:54:06

#11

DUnlimited: got any popo lolo intersting?; +1,160|6729|cuntshitlake

max wrote:
SpIk3y wrote:
This argument always comes up. I personally leave my computer on 24/7, I can't even remember the last time I actually turned it off. I've never used standby or hibernate. Plus, your computer should be on 24/7 because you should be folding for the bf2s team!
that

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Titch2349 wrote:
Windows seems to like been restarted once in a while...

True though. I reboot about once a week.

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2008-11-17 14:58:34

#12

CammRobb: Banned; +1,510|6396|Carnoustie MASSIF

DeathUnlimited wrote:
max wrote:
SpIk3y wrote:
This argument always comes up. I personally leave my computer on 24/7, I can't even remember the last time I actually turned it off. I've never used standby or hibernate. Plus, your computer should be on 24/7 because you should be folding for the bf2s team!
that
that

Titch2349 wrote:
Windows seems to like been restarted once in a while...
True though. I reboot about once a week.

What's Folding?

2008-11-17 15:00:06

#13

DUnlimited: got any popo lolo intersting?; +1,160|6729|cuntshitlake

SirSchloppy wrote:
What's Folding?

Hint: Look at stickies @ Tech

Spoiler (highlight to read):
http://forums.bf2s.com/viewtopic.php?id=105194

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2008-11-17 15:01:34

#14

CammRobb: Banned; +1,510|6396|Carnoustie MASSIF

DeathUnlimited wrote:
SirSchloppy wrote:
What's Folding?
Hint: Look at stickies @ Tech

Spoiler (highlight to read):
http://forums.bf2s.com/viewtopic.php?id=105194

merci.

2008-11-17 15:02:15

#15

[CANADA]_Zenmaster: Pope Picard II; +473|7011

I use my computer to heat my room in winter (literally) - lol

2008-11-17 15:04:04

#16

mtb0minime: minimember; +2,418|6921

DeathUnlimited wrote:
max wrote:
SpIk3y wrote:
This argument always comes up. I personally leave my computer on 24/7, I can't even remember the last time I actually turned it off. I've never used standby or hibernate. Plus, your computer should be on 24/7 because you should be folding for the bf2s team!
that
that

mtb0minime wrote:
I like to turn off my computer every night before I go to sleep so that it doesn't get too hot in my room

this

2008-11-17 15:04:23

#17

Brasso: member; +1,549|6896

CapnNismo wrote:
I never have that problem, haffey. I always use standby/hibernate on my laptop at home. It never leaves the desk, though. But I've yet to have any real issues with it.

liquidat0r wrote:
haffeysucks wrote:
with each standby, your RAM usage will increase gradually until eventually you will have to reboot. i would say around 8 standbyes then you should reboot. also, things will start to act funky after a while...kinda hard to explain. things like sound not working or your browser forgets your settings.
Never experienced anything like that. I probably go 30+ standbys before reboot.

Maybe it's just my install of Vista then. It IS a little old. Some things are acting kooky even without coming from standby. Time for a reinstall soon...

edit: The RAM usage thing stands though.

Last edited by haffeysucks (2008-11-17 15:04:41)

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2008-11-17 15:09:56

#18

max: Vela Incident; +1,652|6833|NYC / Hamburg

mtb0minime wrote:
DeathUnlimited wrote:
max wrote:

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mtb0minime wrote:
I like to turn off my computer every night before I go to sleep so that it doesn't get too hot in my room
this

open your windows

_{once upon a midnight dreary, while i pron surfed, weak and weary, over many a strange and spurious site of ' hot xxx galore'. While i clicked my fav'rite bookmark, suddenly there came a warning, and my heart was filled with mourning, mourning for my dear amour, " 'Tis not possible!", i muttered, " give me back my free hardcore!"..... quoth the server, 404.}

2008-11-17 15:15:12

#19

TopHat01: Limitless; +117|6171|CA

max wrote:
mtb0minime wrote:
DeathUnlimited wrote:

that
mtb0minime wrote:
I like to turn off my computer every night before I go to sleep so that it doesn't get too hot in my room
this

open your windows

At first I was like, "How do you open an OS? Oh wait..."

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2008-11-17 15:15:37

#20

Brasso: member; +1,549|6896

TopHat01 wrote:
max wrote:
mtb0minime wrote:
DeathUnlimited wrote:
that
this

open your windows
At first I was like, "How do you open an OS? Oh wait..."

"people in ny have a general idea of how to drive. one of the pedals goes forward the other one prevents you from dying"

2008-11-17 15:26:24

#21

TimmmmaaaaH: Damn, I... had something for this; +725|6705|Brisbane, Australia

TopHat01 wrote:
Would you leave your car running? Exactly, so turn your computer off.

Would you download a car?

2008-11-17 15:46:51

#22

jaymz9350: Member; +54|6843

TopHat01 wrote:
Shut-off/reboot is win. Only time you leave it on is when your D/L torrents/other shit.

Would you leave your car running? Exactly, so turn your computer off.

big difference between leaving a car running and using standby on a pc.

2008-11-17 16:27:29

#23

mtb0minime: minimember; +2,418|6921

max wrote:
mtb0minime wrote:
DeathUnlimited wrote:

that
mtb0minime wrote:
I like to turn off my computer every night before I go to sleep so that it doesn't get too hot in my room
this

open your windows

I do. But it's still hot as fuck here (dry, hot season right now; see this )

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