How much power does my pc use?
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Sneak down to maplin an get one of these http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?TabID=1&ModuleNo=38343&doy=16m7
Then you'll know if you should jus say ok mum
or argue your case 
Then you'll know if you should jus say ok mum
or argue your case If it is im sorted as i only wear T-Shirts :rollinglaname='XMS' said:
http://michaelbluejay.com/electricity/computers.html
That can kind of help if you estimate it out. I assumed 200 watts for my computer on 24/7 365 that idles overnight and my 22 inch lcd. Completely guessing though.
That can kind of help if you estimate it out. I assumed 200 watts for my computer on 24/7 365 that idles overnight and my 22 inch lcd. Completely guessing though.
Rastalovich
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Isn`t there something u can plug between the mains and u`r pc that will clock the power ?
All it`d do is measure the current over a period, voltage more or less a given - seems a simple device to me ?!??!
Infact, in the current climate, if some1 were to run a few 1000 of these up with kits/stuff from maplin and sell then - u`d make a fortune. Probably with little outlay as u could get a grant initially. Tell the gov u`r making an "Environmental effectiveness meter", color the thing bright green and u`d rake it in.
All it`d do is measure the current over a period, voltage more or less a given - seems a simple device to me ?!??!
Infact, in the current climate, if some1 were to run a few 1000 of these up with kits/stuff from maplin and sell then - u`d make a fortune. Probably with little outlay as u could get a grant initially. Tell the gov u`r making an "Environmental effectiveness meter", color the thing bright green and u`d rake it in.
In the interest of fairness you could offer to help ur mom with the power bill. Im not sure about over there but power (gas especially) has doubled over here in the last year.
My utility bills went from $120 to $270 a month during winter.
Like the others have posted the comp should take about the same as a small light bulb (60 watts) LCDs are about half that but if the LCD is in power saving mode practically no power is used.
My utility bills went from $120 to $270 a month during winter.
Like the others have posted the comp should take about the same as a small light bulb (60 watts) LCDs are about half that but if the LCD is in power saving mode practically no power is used.
Right, i now have the power meter plugged into my server. Server specs are as follows;
700W FSP PSU
Abit AB9 Pro
E6300
4GB DDR667 Ram
3 400GB HDD
1 ODD
I should mention i buggered the RAID up, so its currently rebuilding it. That means the hard drives are at full speed. This is also folding on both cores at full speed.
Right, down to the readings. EEK!
244.5 Volts
0.58 Amps
133 Watts
49.9Hz
I'll post the KwH when it gives me a good reading.
700W FSP PSU
Abit AB9 Pro
E6300
4GB DDR667 Ram
3 400GB HDD
1 ODD
I should mention i buggered the RAID up, so its currently rebuilding it. That means the hard drives are at full speed. This is also folding on both cores at full speed.
Right, down to the readings. EEK!
244.5 Volts
0.58 Amps
133 Watts
49.9Hz
I'll post the KwH when it gives me a good reading.
Using the following page;
http://www.ukpower.co.uk/running-costs-elec.asp
I've just worked out that my server uses £10 a month of electricity
http://www.ukpower.co.uk/running-costs-elec.asp
I've just worked out that my server uses £10 a month of electricity
