guys just need some tips, im planin to run my HTPC 24/7 for downlaoding reason. isit safe to do that i mean like will it overheat and causes hdd problem ? cos i got plenty of stuff on my system

mo ta nai

means??

no big boobs?

Ummmm... now i got kompius here.....

pc specs?

fan will be the first to go due to dust get into moving parts

my htpc runs 24/7 even when its not downloading.....i havent even cleaned/opened up the xqbox case since i installed it almost a year ago.

just make sure u have decent airflow and u should be fine.

Downloading 24/7 no problems with adequate ventilation..but if running hi res movies 24/7 (maybe for advents.) that one is problem cause it uses much processing power, so you need to check your system whether can handle it or not.

This post has been edited by azbro: Jan 16 2010, 02:52 PM

well my pc spec is :
Proc: AMD5200
mobo: Asrock A780GM-LE connect to LCD via HDMI
Ram: 2GB DDR2 ( will upgrade to 4GB nxt mth )
HDD: 1x1TB internal and 1TB external
Casing: Normal small Casing
** because of the casing is small i cannot put in better fans.

me not always watch hi res movie... but depands on my free time.
so wat u think guys my system can go for 24/7 ?

here image of my HTPC

you may need to add fan for harddisk, motherboard chipset/igp

My PC is running on passive heatsink for almost 3 yrs now.... 24x7. The only fan running in my Antec P182SE case is the PSU fan. And it's a C2Q, I believe it generates more heat compared to 5200. Yours should be fine.

ICIC... for time being. i guess i can on 24/7

normally 24x7 should not cause any problem. As long as there enough ventilation. Small casing is not really a good thing to have as it heat too fast.

PC components including HDD is made to withstand 24/7 on.. just observe the thermals on each component..

anyway, even if overheat, it cannot die wan.. the Mobo just shutdown...

I ran new mobo with core duo without fan plugged in... when it reach 80-90C say 30-45min later, it auto shutdown.. no biggie..

okie guys.. now i got it.. run the system without worries hehehe

set HDD to off when not in usage...safe energy and not much heat...
HDD life longer too

5200 is cool to go 24/7

not really last longer..

some switch on and off every day (same with setting it off when no data received , so HDD stop spinning)

some leave it spinning 24/7 (as main drive during d.loads 24/7) is considered 100% on...

no conclusive data the 1st option will last longer.. maybe some even develop bad sector within their 3year waranty period.. (good thing is can claim)

Components will break down more often. Not lasting if you insist on running 24/7/365. Putting in extra fan helps but still components are heating up due to prolong period.