Power Consumption For High-End DeskTop System.
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What is the typical power consumption (In KW/HRS) for a high-end desktop system (With Accompanied Accessories) in Singapore, when left activated for 24/07/365...???
According to informations from the above links, and with some consultation from mine lecturers, i'm under the impression that leaving a typical PC (Current Models) overnight consumes as much power as a water-heater does in 30 minutes. Did anyone actually conducts such experiments, and concurs with the above statements, i mean how true is it...??? Does anyone have any charts and statistics between every common household's appliances...??? -
Morever, in Sg where many have aircon in room and office,
I personally also think that the heat generated by PCs
further increase the aircon bills.
I got so fed up by the heat generated by my desktop
that i start using my lappy for most of the time now.
And I suggest the following methods to save power:
1) Use laptop or those new Desktop PC w mobile pentium.
Eg Imac mini and the new shuttle SFF PC w mobile chips
2) Use 2.5" Harddisk instead of 3.5 inch for your desktop
I'm intending to do that soon. Quieter too.
A 2.5" peak at around 2.5W,
whereas 3.5" 7200rpm HDD can idle at 10-15W and peak at 20-25W.
(if i remember correctly)
3) Under-clock your Pentium/AMD.
Do we really need those power for word processor and web browsing???
Under-clocking your PC by 30 percent and you will save 50 percent
power on the CPU (roughly), and you wont notice the difference
in performance, unless you play games or do intensive video/photo editing.
4) Use Duo core chips. Supposely lower power.
5) Do not leave your PC on 24/7.
cheers
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my A64 PC with 6600GT and 1 80GB 3.5" consuming average 100watts per hour...i got power meter installed at the PC front bezel. LCD 17" at 40 watts rated per hour that i switch off during my own coffee break or when i download stuff.
my standing fan is consuming quite high power also rated 51-57 watts per hour. my fan i leave it on most of the time for air circulation only off the speed button when i leave my room for coffee at kitchen.
i don't own aircon
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Fans are rated in max, not typical.Originally posted by pipipopo:my standing fan is consuming quite high power also rated 51-57 watts per hour. my fan i leave it on most of the time for air circulation only off the speed button when i leave my room for coffee at kitchen.
i don't own aircon
If on at power setting low to mid, it should be 10-30+W.
Why? You on your fan full blast all the time?
Are u prescott or what?
Or in your own words in a previous thread : Pres C-ock??
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Add:
1) Avoid Pentium-4, Pentium-D
http://www.silentpcreview.com/article313-page5.html
Even at Idle, their power consumption is quite high.
Some say they are obsolete, but they are still being
sold by dell and many shops at Simlim.
2) Power Supply: Look for Energy Star and 80plus certified PSU.
http://www.80plus.org/
List of 80plus certified PSU (more expensive than normal)
http://www.80plus.org/manu/psu/manu_psu.htm
List of recommended PSU by SilentPC
(includes non-80plus but still good enough):
http://www.silentpcreview.com/article699-page1.html -
use laptop CPU chips lor. Saves lots of power also, but u pay more...
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You need a 1000VAC pwer supply unit? We can sell you one cheap, its on clearance.