Save to have display sleep, but no computer sleep?

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  1. mcfields, Jul 12, 2009

    mcfields macrumors newbie

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    I have torrents going all the time. If the computer goes to sleep, the internet disconnects, so they stop. Display sleep wouldn't disconnect though. Is it OK to have computer sleep on "never" but keep display on "15 minutes"? I don't usually even leave the computer on overnight.
     
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  2. ITASOR, Jul 12, 2009

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    I set all my computers, Mac and PC, to never go to sleep but to turn the display off after 5 minutes. I always thought screen savers were a waste, so I've done that forever. Never had a problem. In theory it should extend the life of the monitor. Having the computer running for extended periods of time (instead of sleeping) may shorten the life, but again I've never heard of a problem, especially if it's turned off every night.
     
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  3. Thomas_Davie, Jul 12, 2009

    Thomas_Davie macrumors newbie

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    I bought my iMac on June 7/08. It has never been turned off. Bought my UMBP on April 13/09. It also has never been turned off.

    Tom
     
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  4. mcfields, Jul 12, 2009

    mcfields thread starter macrumors newbie

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    k good. i have a 136gb torrent going and it needs a couple weeks @_@
     
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