Wattage Usage

InvaderGIR · 4 Jul 2007 at 11:13

What are the devices called that allow you to see how much wattage etc. a device is drawing from the wall?

Obviously the devices can't be linked to as they'd most likely be on a competitors site, but I'm just wondering what they are called. I want to find out how much wattage my PC is drawing, and some other devices aare drawing too.

Ideally I'd want one with a digital read-out, but again, I don't know what they are called, which is a pain, as I can't easily look for them.

So yeah...what are the wattage useage things called?

InvG

InvaderGIR · 4 Jul 2007 at 11:24

That was simple...kinda like me for asking that

Cheers.

InvG

InvaderGIR · 4 Jul 2007 at 11:40

Puns...*shakes head*

Nah, what I'm after is one of these...

So I can see how much the PC is drawing.

InvG

InvaderGIR · 4 Jul 2007 at 11:58

They may branch out

Yeah Jokester, after the first reply, I managed to find them...and I did read the name of the device on it

I can't have the Zalman, it's three times the price, admitidly it does do more than the plugin ones, but also all four of my drive bays are full with controllers, DVDs etc.

Also getting a plugin one means I can test many of my devices for their power draws, rather than just the PC.

InvG

InvaderGIR · 4 Jul 2007 at 12:38

Yeah, that's where the piccie is from.

Hehe, I won't run round this house doing that (parent's), but when I move into my new place for uni in August I may well do it...as I'll want to keep the bills down...also would be interesting to know just how much power my PC does draw...aswell as my 16port 10/100 switch.

I don't like crumpets, so I don't need to cut down on them.

InvG