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Message 2033975 - Posted: 26 Feb 2020, 5:26:36 UTC

I wouldn't call mine a monster by any means, and suspect that running SETI@home 24/7 will eventually take it's toll...
Any thoughts would be appreciated.
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Message 2033983 - Posted: 26 Feb 2020, 6:15:10 UTC

As long as a system is well ventilated, crunching for Seti won't have any impact on it's life expectancy. I've had systems running 24/7 for over 10 years (and it was power surges, lightning strikes & in one case corrosion that killed them off).
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Message 2033997 - Posted: 26 Feb 2020, 8:16:32 UTC - in response to Message 2033975.  

Now that is comforting. Thanks again Grant!
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