ok so i want my computer to remain on so that my torrent does not stop. what are the best power options to do this. obviously i could tell everything to never turn but is it the best option? options of course are hard disk, system stand by, system hibernate.

1/15/2007 11:47:32 PM

Your system has to be active to download the torrents. If you're looking to save power, all you'll be able to do is turn off your monitor.

1/16/2007 1:28:54 AM

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"options of course are hard disk, system stand by, system hibernate."

If any of those were to happen while downloading a torrent, you would no longer be downloading the torrent.

1/16/2007 2:31:21 AM

http://www.techreviewer.com/viewpage.cfm/ui/040226130555

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"Based on these results, we can see that the average owner of a high-end computer system spends about $100 per year in electricity bills, if the computer is left on 24/7."

You can do a lot of other things to save (or make) ~$10/month than try to optimize your computer's power settings. If its not running on a battery, and from the usage activity you are describing, its not worth messing with.

1/16/2007 6:24:49 AM

I've found that not running my computer 24/7 saves me ~$15-$20 per month.

1/16/2007 3:04:01 PM

That's a power hungry machine!!

1/16/2007 3:14:17 PM

Indeed it is.

1/17/2007 12:16:43 AM