Think I'll turn it off then.
in [Windows XP]
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From: Andy on 14 Jun 2010 03:50 You are correct it is the peak power out put that the maker lists. :) AL'S COMPUTERs "Bill in Co." <not_really_here(a)earthlink.net> wrote in message news:OWp6E9xCLHA.980(a)TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl... > Also, if you're reading the computer power supply specs to get that figure > of 300W, that only means it is capable of supplying that amount of power > under full rated load. And I believe a computer normally draws much > less > power than that. > > John John - MVP wrote: >> A kilowatt-hour is a kilowatt-hour regardless of where you are in the >> world. Just look at your power bill and you will see your cost per kWh, >> add applicable taxes, if any, just do the math. >> >> 1 kWh = using 1000 watts for 1 hour. >> Using 10 100 watt light bulbs for 1 hour = 1 kWh. >> >> >> Computer usage 24 hours/day, monthly cost: >> >> Assuming 300 watt power draw: >> >> (300 watts x 24 hours x 30 days)/1000 = 216 kWh >> >> Where I live residential power is about 10 cents/kWh + 15% tax which >> equals about 11.5 cents per kWh. Running the above 300w computer would >> cost me about $24.84/month, if I turn it off 12 hours/day I would save >> about $12.42/month... or $149.04/year. >> >> Of course, if you use your power saving options to turn off the monitor >> or other components in your computer your usage won't continuously be >> 300 watts/hr. Also keep in mind that many utilities have staggered >> power rates, the first x kWh might cost more than the next x kWh. >> >> John >> >> Eddie wrote: >>> To all repiers, Thanks. >>> >>> The comp' in question is an AMD2.4g with 1gig Ram and an average to good >>> video card,, it also has a CRT monitor. Sounds like I might be >>> wasting quite a few bucks. >>> The monies that you guys were quoting, was that in US $$'s? were any in >>> AU $$'s? (would give me a rough idea how much I been paying.) >>> >>> Ed > > |