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RE: Power Consumption


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  • Subject: RE: Power Consumption
  • From: "James Hoye" <james.hoye@xxxxxxx>
  • Date: Mon, 18 Jun 2001 13:07:08 +0100
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> Acording to my UPS my 3 pc's here use 1.4A with screens on. If
> anyone wants
> to do the maths.
>
> So obviously while psu's are rated @ 230w - 300w they use no where
near
> that.

P=IV

P=1.4 x 230 (nominal voltage) = 322w, so you're talking just over 100w per
PC (with screen).  Budget on 0.7p per hour for leccy, or 0.58p if you have
Economy7 (assumes 24/7 usage).

James H




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