Hard disk power scheme

[willstay]

I always set my HD to turn off 'After 15 minutes' of inactivity. My daily dose of home PC starts from watching TV commercials, listening to mp3, browsing and emailing occasionally. Until I read somewhere in AnandTech that too much turning on and off of HD wears it away quickly than having it constantly spin. Can anyone suggest me the ideal setting for home use?

 

[Green Man]

Turn off Hard Disks: NEVER

 

[Oyeve]

Originally posted by: Green Man
Turn off Hard Disks: NEVER

DITTO. Fastest killer of HDs and PC components in general is power on/power off.