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How much power does a computer use when on? this includes monitor, hard DRIVE and speakersit depends on the processor, whether the monitor is on or off, and what the computer is doing. Are you just downloading something  ,More data is NEEDED for a more precise answer.....

Tony
Actually, details on your hardware are needed.  To give you an idea how the exact components in your system can affect power requirements, you might visit and use eXtreme Power Supply Calculator Lite v2.5 

CRT monitors require more power than LCD monitors.

Do you use power saving features such as standby or hibernation, and monitor off after a certain time of inactivity?Homework ? ? I thought it was Summer... Quote from: patio on August 09, 2007, 12:10:47 PM

Homework ? ? I thought it was Summer...
Who said anything about homework??
And its not summer for everyone there are countries where the students are LEARNING wright now. (I believe)

Jonas OK.
How much power does my microwave use when re-heating a plate of Orange - Glazed Lamb Roast with mashed potatoes and a few sprigs of Asparagus with a garlic cheese sauce draped over it ? ? ?
560watts per hour ?
Alright you just can't ask such a question its like asking how big is the universe?

Jonas As was his question...how big is the universe?zzzZZZzzzZZZzzz... HUH What?
I know I'm tiered and I hadn't much inspiration.
Just ignore I ever said that.
but the example of Patio is better.

Jonas

Now I lay me down to sleep
(I don't mean anything wrong, Robert.)


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