How much power does my computer use

johnny cass · 20 Jun 2013 at 14:20

Is there any programs to tell how much power my computer uses. I have heard of the estimate programs and a kill a watt but i was wondering is there a easier and cheaper way to do it.

johnny cass · 21 Jun 2013 at 02:02

Its just that i used one of those estimate programs and with hdd 2 ssd single gtx670 etc and a overclock it says im hitting 700 watts. Only have a 600 psu.

You guys are right probably worrying over nothing.

johnny cass · 22 Jun 2013 at 23:29

acme15 said:
Did you set your CPU count to the number of cores your CPU has?

That is a common mistake people make on PSU calculation sites. You need to select 1 CPU.

No just the one cpu

I have ocz 600watt psu
Forumla v motherboard with fx8150 oc to 4000ghz
gtx 670 gigabyte x3 overclocked
4 sticks of ram running 1.5v 12gb
A toshiba 2t hdd
2 samsung sdd 120gb + 240gb
xonar dx2
pci wifi card
Kular h2o 920 water cooler
2 x 200 mm led fans
blu ray drive
4 usb peripherals plugged in

thank thats it and all that brings me to 700 watts
Its just that in some games i get stutter and microstutter and what i think it could be limited power please tell me different.

johnny cass · 23 Jun 2013 at 01:30

Sounds good thanks

johnny cass · 24 Jun 2013 at 23:18

I`ll try not to although i think on this cpu 4.4hz is achievable thats what im aiming for. Just if my cooler can keep the heat down.

johnny cass · 25 Jun 2013 at 18:08

Cool thanks for the detailed explanation appreciate it.