[TriLUG] Power requirements

[Jim Ray]

it depends on whether the transistors are in a quiescent state or no.  
if you're compiling a kernel constantly or running a server at 80% 
utilization, i'd go with a number like 500W for the power and do the 
math on the $/W-hr from CP&L.  for a desktop, my guess is that the unit 
will not normally be maxed out and something like 50W would be more 
appropriate.  the monitor maked a huge difference, too.  CRTs use a lot 
more power than LCDs.

regards,

jim

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Mark Freeze wrote:

>Does anyone have any figures on estimated electrical costs to run one PC for
>a month?
>
>Thanks,
>Mark.
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>