How many watts in desktop computers?

Answer 1

A desktop computers power/energy consumption varies from system to system. Every monitor and PSU (power unit) model has its own rated power usage. If you look up your monitors (screens) power usage online and then add that to your PSU (Big power box inside of case that powers all the insides) You will have you power usage. That is only an estimate as the efficiency and amount of power required (less power used when your not doing anything, more when your doing something such as gaming/internet) also effect the outcome.

For a gaming, enthusiast, graphic design, high end system a 750W-1200W PSU are most commonly used.

For a basic home used computer the power usage varies from approximately 300W-750W

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Answer 2

There is not really an average because the computer electricity use varies from computer to computer. It typically matters what exactly you are using inside your computer and the amount of watts each piece of hardware is using.

Answer 3

Ultimately it depends on the hardware in your PC, but a normal PC generally has something near a 400w power supply. High power PCs generally require 600-700w because they usually have more hardware.

Answer 4

This varies wildly by the type of computer, and how active it is at the time. It may range from 8 watts to 2,000 watts when active.

Or <1 watt when in standby, hibernate, or similar power saving features.

Generally, VIA (A competitor to AMD and Intel) produce the most efficient processors and systems, entire desktops operating at under 60 watts, and CPUs as low as 1.6 watts.

Answer 5

watts in general ? or how many watts does your computer use ?

if your talking about average computers stations themselves then they use about 200-300 watts depending on usage and the average max power consumption is about 400w depends on your system, and what you use, if you have an all in one pc, they will consume power differently,

gaming computers tend to use a lot more, my computer for example uses about 700-800 watts when im playing games to power my processor, cooling and my two graphics cards, but it will not consume that all the time, only at peak usage.

like i said, it depends on what you do, just because your power pack says its 400 or 600 watts doesn't mean its doing that now, or that it always uses that.

Answer 6

This differs from one computer to another, check the rating on the power supply. Also remember to add in the wattage rating of the monitor you use with it and any other externally powered peripherals you have connected.

Answer 7

+- 250 watt to 500 watt