Power saving

[rollers]

Hi all,
I have just got a nice new shiney Dell and wonder which is the best method for power saving, not only for saving money but also for the welfare of the hard drive.
I remember using hibernation once before and having hard disk problem soon after ( needed a new drive due to bad sectors) I am hoping this was just coincidence and not something to do with power saving.
What do you recommend, hibernation or turn off hard disks? Have you been using it for a long time?
Before I have just left the hard drives on as normal but turned off the monitor only.
Looking forward to hearing your views

Rollers

[Rmus]

{QUOTE-> Before I have just left the hard drives on as normal but turned off the monitor only.
Looking forward to hearing your views <-QUOTE}I assume you refer to a desktop system. What you describe is also my method while at home. If I leave the house, I shut down.

regards,

-rich

[rollers]

Yes, its a desktop.
Normally I switch it on in the morning and don't power down until night time, its just this bit in between when not in use, which is the best method to use.

[Rmus]

You will find the opinions pretty equally divided. Just search for "power savings pros cons"

If you are interested in the potential electric savings, you can start here:

Power-Saving Tips
http://www.pcworld.com/article/id,124586/article.html


regards,

-rich

[Rico]

Hi!

I use this:

Take Care
Rico