A computer in a manufacturing environment is running software that is in a constant communication loop with a PLC. An artifact of the implimentation is ~20-30% CPU utilization 100% of the time (24/7). Will the constant CPU cycling have an impact on the longevity of this hardware?
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The simplest answer is not really, computers are designed to be used over long spans of time(Example, Google's server, Amazon's servers, your router, etc), though Is the performance of a CPU affected as it ages? makes the point that there is SOME wear and tear from the age of the component. Bottom line: Unless your CPU is running very hot, it shouldn't be very limiting on the life span to keep at 30%,
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