What options in computer power supplies can save on energy, heat output and money?
Over $100 per computer can be saved per year with simple computer choices.
Computer Power Consumption Calculator Instructions
Fill in the values for your computer components in the first table.
Press the Get Results button
See the computer power consumption and options in the second table.
The computer power supply rating is higher that the power use maximum to cover the initial power use surge at start up.
Other factors include running computers in non air conditioned rooms and poor ventilation areas.
80 Plus power supplies generate less heat and create less heat related issues.
Computer processors now come in many varieties.
Some processors come in multiple classes with different power consumption levels.
Often newer processors with smaller transistor sizes use less energy with the same or better performance levels.