Can i download via steam on standby/sleep or while PC is off ?

[ryanobeast]

I want to download GTA V on steam overnight (i have slow internet) is there anyway of downloading while my pc is off or sleeping etc.. the noise while my desktop is on is sometimes annoying because of fans etc.(it might wake me up because of noise) any help appreciated thanks!

 

[The Illuminati]

No probably not, when you shut it down or go to sleep mode your pc stops all running programs also stops the internet connection so you need to keep it running while downloading.

 

[Black_Plague]

No, I am sorry but no. Your computer must be ON to download from any place (including steam) You can shut screen though. To reduce heat (less heat, less noise from fans!)

 

[MKRs]

To keep on downloading when screen is off and without worrying about overheating problems check this out. It helped me. This reduces the power consumption but my answer is not a solution for Standby Download Mode. And its tested only for Laptops.

http://theinforoom.blogspot.com/2015/09/we-all-must-have-been-there.html

 

[whitechocolate]

Yes, but not exactly. I know two ways. 1 plug in computer start download but leave it open and turn off sound, and 2 if u are on windows then go to control panel then there should be this thing that says "search control panel" then type in power settings and go to "change what power buttons do" under plugged in and to the right of "when i close the lid" click on it and change from sleep to do nothing. Hope it helped