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How much electricity a computer uses will depend on the computer's hardware configuration and what all applications are running on the computer. Processor type and speed, graphics chip or graphics card type, computer monitor type (CRT vs TFT/LCD) and other components of computer will determine how much maximum power it takes. At any time what is being done on computer will decide actual power being used. A computer can consume any where from around 100W to 500W or more based on configuration and applications. Specially high end gaming computers with high wattage graphics card consume a lot of power.
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∙ 16y ago
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∙ 14y agoit really depends on the computer and what all is in the computer. Older computers took about 150 to 300 watts whereas the newer ones can take 600 to 800 watts or more
Look at the power supply on your computer, it will tell you how many watts yours CAN use when maxed out. You computer will generally use about 50% to 75% of this number in most cases. If you have all the power supply connections filled then you might use more than 75%, maybe as much as 90%
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∙ 13y agoIt depends on the size of the power supply - and what internal devices are in use. An average computer will use one unit (Kilowatt) of electricity in about five hours continuous use.
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∙ 12y agoapple is cool they are tasty i hate apple comps
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∙ 9y agoAround 43-44 watts at idle and a maximum of 205 watts with 4GB of ram, 238 watts with 8GB of ram, and 270 watts with 16 GB of ram.
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∙ 11y agoa lot
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∙ 11y agojiugugiu
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What devices in your homes use electricity?
the main things that use electricity in my home is the: switch computer television plug
How much power do modern computers use?
65-250 depending on the computer source: http://michaelbluejay.com/electricity/computers.html
How do you use electrycity in home?
You use electricity at home to keep appliances running so you can cook and do laundry. Your computer uses electricity. You use electricity for lights and water in your home.
What source of energy does a computer use?
A computers energy source is electricity. When using a computer plugged in or not it is drawing electricity from the battery or from a plug which is connected into the PC and a wall outlet. When there is no electricity the computer cannot function.
How much electricity do you waste?
With the price of electricity high and expected to get much higher I do not use much electricity and waste even less
How much electricity do you use?
in kw we use
How much electricity do tanning beds use?
They use about 1200 watts of electricity, which is a LOT!
What renewable energy source does a computer use?
Depends what the source of electricity is.
How much electricity does everybody in the world use?
A lot of electricity a day
How much electricity does a flashlight use?
non ur business
Do normal lights use more electricity than black lights?
yes
How much electricity does a train need everyday?
Trains don't use electricity it uses coal trams use however electricity.
