Re: Computers use 7W when SWITCHED OFF!

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From: Synapse Syndrome
Date: Mon, 16 Mar 2009 14:11

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NotSure <DoNotReply2Here@gmx.net> 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

One of my machines uses 5W when off, another uses 8W.  A third uses 12W, but 
that one has three ethernet ports using WoL, and a fourth on an 
always-powered remote management card.  I think the power used is for remote 
or scheduled wake-up, and nothing else.

ss.

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