Re: Computers use 7W when SWITCHED OFF!

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From: greg
Date: Mon, 16 Mar 2009 06:03

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NotSure wrote:
> Re:Computer Power Consumption
> 
> Did you know...
> 
> Computers use 7W (seven watts) of power
> even if SWITCHED OFF!!
> 
> measure it for yourself!!
> 
> $20 meter at DickSmih
> 
> Manual:
> http://www-2.net/misc/elto-power-meter-INDEX.html
> 
> MONEY???  rule of thumb:
> 1 watt = 2 dollars per year
> 
> when on:
> 
> Computer:  50Watts
> Screen: 50 Watts
> Laptop: 25 Watt
> 
> 


Think about it, the power supply is in standby mode when switched off, 
it takes power to keep that standby circuit going, if it is that big a 
problem, then unplug your PC.

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