Wattage Calculator?

Trojan Horse · 2 Aug 2015 at 14:14

How do you guys calculate wattage of a PC my spec is rated at about 580w max load but i mainly just spend my time watching shows on the internet so i doubt its anywhere near that

are there any apps to calculate real time wattage usage?

On Holiday · 2 Aug 2015 at 14:15

You won't get an accurate result unless your PSU is "intelligent/digital" or you have an in-line meter between the psu power cable and the wall socket.

Threepwood · 2 Aug 2015 at 14:39

https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=P...oTCJGn-9jCiscCFYUp2wodY3EJww&biw=1920&bih=961

Monitor what the pc is drawing from the wall with one of those.

Smoogels · 2 Aug 2015 at 16:54

Using the plug in power monitor is the easiest way.

Your computer would probably be less than 100W when watching videos when using somewhat modern components.

pastymuncher · 2 Aug 2015 at 17:02

What is your current spec?

OracIe · 2 Aug 2015 at 18:06

My system in my sig under load goes no higher than 400 watts, this is according to my UPS.

RJC · 2 Aug 2015 at 18:32

When looking at wattage calculators most give recommended psu wattage and not power consumed.

BluD · 2 Aug 2015 at 18:41

THey use nothing watching TV and stuff m8, like 100-150 watts or so for the tower. The 580w rating you got will be everything running at max TDP at full load. If i running eveything maxed out i get peaks of about 750w but at stock speeds im more like 600w and about 80-120w at idle. If i remember correctly anyway, havent used my watt tester thing for a while.