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	Do you unplug the power cable when you turn your pc off? By ashikche is Kazi Ashikuzzaman Asked Jun 1 2009 10:22AM	61 Pts Rate Question

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by jerv on Jun 2, 2009 at 1:13 am Permalink

No.

First off, that would require some architectural re-engineering.

Second, it would put unnecessary wear and tear on the plug. I say that because I have a physical switch on my power supply that cuts off even the milli-amp output to the MB, and another switch on my (easier to access) power strip.

Third, I am not such a penny-pincher that the extra $0.50-1.00 on my monthly bill will cause me to have a stroke. Given the amp-draws and the $/kw here, that isn't an issue unless you manage to get some master scare-monger who can exploit the general populace's lack of electrical knowledge.

Fourth, I waste more energy by not shutting down my PC every time I go take a piss.
Try this; shut down your PC EVERY time you leave your seat. Grabbing a sandwich? Shut it down. Bathroom break? Shut it down. Need to take out the trash? Shut it down!

If you *are* one of those people, then are you also a hyper-miler (one of those people who shuts off their engines every chance they get) and/or believe that driving 45 MPH on the freeway saves gas (something I have *proven* false with at least 7 of my last 10 vehicles)?

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jerv Jul, 17 2009 at 10:29 PM

Laptop chargers are more like the chargers/adapters for other items like cell phones, so I can see that.

Remember, desktop systems don't have to worry so much about weight or bulk so they can afford the luxury of a sophisticated power supply. I've seen some with a sticker proclaiming "Energy Star Compliant", but I've never seen that on a laptop's charger.

Aquatic Eagle Jul, 17 2009 at 11:27 PM

I see. Thanks!

-- CT -- Jul, 18 2009 at 03:14 AM

Good information..

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by Shanel with an S on Jun 1, 2009 at 4:17 pm Permalink

sometimes. like if there's a thunderstorm then i'll unplug it b/c for some reason we get blackouts often!

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-- CT -- Jun, 02 2009 at 01:17 AM

Well thats a good enough reason :D

jerv Jun, 02 2009 at 04:13 AM

THAT is a good reason to unplug a PC. No surge strip can protect from the power of a lightning bolt.

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by Zack-Phillis big brother on Jun 1, 2009 at 4:03 pm Permalink

No but I do turn off the switch on the back of my computer.

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Zack-Phillis big brother Jun, 02 2009 at 02:37 AM

That's what I keep telling her.

-- CT -- Jun, 02 2009 at 02:42 AM

And Zack thats what she wants to hear my friend keep up the good work :D
Tell her she's lovely from me...

Zack-Phillis big brother Jun, 02 2009 at 02:47 AM

Okay I will.:-)

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by Anonymous on Jun 2, 2009 at 1:22 am Permalink

Dell Help in India recently solved, what I thought was a disastrous problem. The computer was dead. Nothing worked.

After trying various solutions which failed,I had to disconnect all equipment from the computer.
Then unplug the wall socket AND the power lead from the PC. Then I had to hold down the on /off switch on the front of the computer for 15 seconds.

Sounds like black magic, but it worked.
Something to do with a static build up.

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jerv Jun, 02 2009 at 04:19 AM

A properly grounded system *NEVER* builds up static.
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If your house's electrical system has faulty grounds, get your house rewired ASAP before you burn the place down.
If your power supply or power cord are faulty, replace them before you fry your PC.
If you are using one of those adapters that allow you to plug a 3-prong plug into a 2-prong outlet, get your head examined.
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There is no black magic in that third prong of the power cord.

Anonymous Jun, 02 2009 at 07:01 AM

LOL.

ashikche is Kazi Ashikuzzaman Jun, 02 2009 at 11:05 AM

something new is something interesting.
Thanks, LOL! :-}

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by Cashboxer on Jun 1, 2009 at 10:46 am Permalink

I just read a article in PC Mag about things that leach power even when not on. They listed LCD TVs and computers and cable boxes. I forgot all the other stuff listed, but computers were low on the list.

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ashikche is Kazi Ashikuzzaman Jun, 01 2009 at 10:53 AM

That's good to hear friend!
Scientists have always been trying to save the energy for these equipments over decades.
Although PC is on the lower position on the list, it's at the highest on use. So the survey makes nothing change for the people who uses PC and don't switch off its power supply.
[learning something new is always interesting!]
Thank you again,Cashboxer!

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by Rince on Jun 1, 2009 at 10:23 am Permalink

Nope, never have and never had any problems :-)

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ashikche is Kazi Ashikuzzaman Jun, 01 2009 at 10:30 AM

But if you don't unplug your power cable, and there's alawys power on (in your motherboard or other required device), and thus a great energy loss occurs. Is it good or bad?
Thanks for your answer.

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by Eddie O. on Jul 17, 2009 at 3:27 pm Permalink

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by roadpup2 on Jun 2, 2009 at 1:22 am Permalink

I never turn it off.

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by -- CT -- on Jun 2, 2009 at 1:16 am Permalink

No I don't but, I usually always use my laptop and I unplug that when I have finished with it :D

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by creamywhip on Jun 2, 2009 at 12:10 am Permalink

yes when I left my router and mac on standby after I brought it.over 3 months it doubled my electric bill"shocking". so now I unplug it all if im not using it.I looked up how much electric leaving things on standby uses and it does add up over a period of time.

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jerv Jun, 02 2009 at 04:24 AM

You must have your house lit by candles and use a gas stove then.
Or maybe it was heating season. I know my light bill tripled in the winter when the blower motor on my heater running almost continuously.
Or maybe you had another appliance go bad.
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I looked it up too. If you think that is bad then tell me this; have you replaced ALL of your light bulbs with CFLs, or do you still use incandescents?