Operating a Minecraft FTB server can accelerate wear on hardware parts.
Operating a Minecraft FTB server can accelerate wear on hardware parts.
Running the system on a continuous basis instead of stopping it will likely increase wear over time, but operating my small server could add extra stress to my components. The "strain" you're noticing—mainly in memory and CPU—is probably coming from the workload, not heavy physical demands. Since I’m not familiar with servers, I assume it’s safe to keep things simple, aside from fans. This setup is mainly for gaming, so I’m trying to avoid any long-term damage, though I’m not sure if it’s necessary.
It doesn't really matter if you're using more CPU or RAM; the impact on lifespan isn't significant. You probably won't need to worry about it. Your system will likely become too slow to use before any hardware issues arise.
It shouldn’t cause any concern. The component that would face the most strain would be your power supply unit, since it’d run continuously. These units are built to endure thousands of hours, so a solid one should handle it. Your storage devices might experience increased activity if they’re saving the game state periodically and handling background tasks, but the volume of data operations shouldn’t be excessive.
Don't fret about anything. The main goal of a PC is to be functional. It's even preferable to keep it running continuously rather than shutting it down repeatedly. Whether it stays near full capacity 24/7 or restarts daily, it still outperforms the latter. I'm just going off on a tangent. Don't worry, nothing is likely to fail. My old HP Z620 stayed online almost nonstop for about four and a half years, doing rendering work nonstop. It looked as good as new when I bought it again. A basic server won't damage your PC at all.
Typically, wear results from prolonged exposure to high temperatures and continuous operation. For devices needing constant use, make sure adequate cooling is in place and parts stay cool.
The main concern isn't the physical section itself. It's mostly about heat buildup. The components with moving parts are the ones affected most. The power supply will wear out quicker, but by then most users already have a new system—especially if the PSU is decent and not nearly full.
He confirmed the details about storage type but didn't mention HDD or SSD. Temperature is the biggest risk for electrical parts to fail. I'd care more about the power supply breaking and creating voltage spikes than a fan stopping. Still, the likelihood of your whole system overheating and damaging itself is very low. If a fan stops and things get hot, most boards have a safety switch that turns it off automatically.