Which is better for your computer, hibernation or full shutdown?

Question

Computers

Is it bad for a computer to be constantly connected to the network, or is it better to leave it connected to a power outlet?
At the moment, after turning off the computer, I also turn off the power supply, but suddenly I wondered if this was harmful to the computer?
I've read a few threads on the forums but haven't figured out what to do.

Answer 1

It's simple:
- transient electrical processes are harmful to electronics
- operating time is harmful to mechanics.
That is, for example, power supplies during normal use deteriorate in proportion to the number of on and off. And, for example, the fans of the cooling system wear out over time, the stronger the longer they work.

Answer 2

The dream is lithargic. Yes, it’s the start / stop that kills the computer more in terms of hardware, so I just don’t turn it off and don’t put it to sleep. Tech just works 24/7

Answer 3

As you like, use it.
But how to pull it out of the socket and cover the monitor with a cloth? Oh no no no!

Answer 4

In any case, you can not protect yourself from everything, now 10 does not have a full shutdown, and shutdown is a redesigned hibernation. As Moskus said in any case, you have to choose what will "die" first. But in any case, there is nothing eternal, so I think there is no point in worrying about this, sooner or later something will fail, whatever one may say. But in fact, you can set up an energy efficiency plan, so that in idle time it consumes as little electricity as possible. And if the percentage is with a turbo boost, and the screws are with a controlled speed, then here you can adjust everything so that they wear out less.

Answer 5

In the title you ask about "complete shutdown" as opposed to "sleep", but in the body of the question, already:

Is it bad for a computer to be constantly connected to the network, or is it better to leave it connected to a power outlet?

Full shutdown, usually means leaving the PSU connected to the network when only standby voltage is supplied from it to the MP. But disconnecting from the network, this is already disconnecting from the network: D
Sleep mode - depending on the OS used, it may differ slightly, initially "sleep mode" was what is now called "hibernation", and the then "standby mode" has now become " sleeping".
With "hibernation" the same complete shutdown occurs, with an intermediate step of saving the contents of memory on the hard disk. But the "sleep mode" does not turn off everything - it leaves the memory and part of the processor powered (in particular, the memory controller).