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- detritus0
Yeah, computers do use more when powering up - but 100watt appears to be about the average stand around time.
My PC has a 600watt PSU, whilst multicore PCs go way higher, so I shudder to think how much energy is used when I'm maxxing it out.
I think CRTs benefit from staying on all the time, as their lifecycle is cut short otherwise - likewise, turning your HDs off/on repeatedly and quickly, but going through the cycle once or twice a day won't do them or your other modern electronics any harm.
Like I say - if you're actually using your PC regularly, then go for it - but like not leaving your lights on when you leave the room, if you can you should turn it off when it's not really being used.