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From: fordke@ingr.com (Keith Ford x8614)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.ibm.pc
Subject: Keep PC on constantly?
Message-ID: <8453@ingr.com>
Date: 19 Jan 90 23:39:21 GMT
Reply-To: uunet!ingr!b23b!dragon!keith (Keith Ford)
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I plan on setting up a BBS soon and had a few questions.  I use an
ATI VGA Wonder card and a Mitsubishi Diamond Scan monitor (multisync).
Would it be better to turn the monitor off or simply blank the screen?
Assume the monitor will be needed at least once a day.  Will turning
the monitor off cause harm or stress the ATI card?  I've pumped a lot
of money (by my standards) into my system, and leaving it all running
is scary.  I know that power on/off can place a stress on the circuits,
but continuous operation will cause heat.  What is the trade-off?
I guess if the ventillation is adequate, it would be best to leave it
on?  I'm not answering my question, just providing ideas.

If you run a BBS, I would be very interested in finding out what you
have learned.  TIA  -kef
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