[Mrkrabz]

Well basically, doing the math it cost's me around Ј547 a year to run my computer. I found this sort of shocking :<

Here is how.

Watts x Hours Used / 1000 x Cost per kilowatt-hour = Total Cost

Also first you got to work out what you are paying per kWh. for me it's around 0.15GBP per kWh.
If you are not sure, use mine as an estimate.

For my example i did.

I'm using around 400 watts as it's on 24/7 and i always forget to turn off my monitors >.< so...

400 x 24 hours x 365 days/yr = 3650000 watt-hours which is about 3650 kilowatt-hours. And if you remember i'm paying 0.15 per kWh, i'm paying Ј547 per year.


*EHM* If you are REALLY stuck and cant work something out, ask.

A normal CRT (Chunky) (17") Monitor uses around 80W, if you PSU is about 220W, i would guess you are using mostly 80w-120w mostly
a Flatscreen uses around 17-31 watts. (17")
so that's 180w then do the math.

180 x how many hours a day you use x 365 =

Still stuck? Ask me and tell me how much you use. and ill work it out

[Master™]

About $716.12 per year (I never turn mine off)

[Mrkrabz]

Ok, give me a few minuets, ill write something up.

EDIT: there we go.

[DiddyBop]

650W power supply, 17" flat screen monitor.. Computer on 24/7

How much am i using? o.O

[RoBo]

Unless you're actually measuring the current draw with an ammeter this topic is completely useless.

[Anthonyx3']

30$ a month, for the cost of internet, i dont pay for electricity or any other shit involving running pc 0.o

[SaW_[VrTx]]

I suck at math..

Can anyone tell me how much does my computer costs per year?

700W Xilence Gaming Edition (actually needs at least 750w)
24/7 on with servers on it.

[Mrkrabz]

Quote:

Originally Posted by RoBo Unless you're actually measuring the current draw with an ammeter this topic is completely useless.

Not exactly, you can get a rough estimate. a normal desktop PC uses around 120w ish. depending on specs and what you do with it.

[Norn]

Most people have power saving mode on, so I'm not to sure.

Mines not on 24-7 though, plus I don't pay for electricity so who cares

[Mrkrabz]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Norn Most people have power saving mode on, so I'm not to sure. Mines not on 24-7 though, plus I don't pay for electricity so who cares

Neither do I, however I find it interesting to know