My electricity bill is going up and I dont know the reason to why it is using that much electricity? Is it my computer that is using that much energy?
2006-06-28 16:01:13 · 6 answers · asked by around_the_world 2 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Other - Electronics
Power usage by most desktop computers are very small. Almost negligible especially if you have newer models. If your power bills are unusually high, I'd look elsewhere.
Here's an example.... My PC has a power supply that is CAPABLE of supplying 250 watts. It uses far less in reality. Lets say 100 watts. Keeping this computer on for 24 hours will consume 2.4KWH, that translates to roughly 12 cents in my area. Add to this, the energy used by monitors, and other things connected to it. It still won't amount to much.
Good place to start looking will be things like air conditioner, refregerator, and water heater. They can use alot of energy when they start to fail.
By the way, UPS does not increase power usage. Unless there is a power outage, your computer is fed directly from power outlet and it only uses few milliamperes to keep the battery topped off. (tricle charge)
2006-06-28 16:48:50 · answer #1 · answered by tkquestion 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
If you are using a CRT monitor then the consumption will be around 150-200 watts. A LCD monitor will use about 50 watts less. How ever go to control panel (classic view), click on power options select monitor to turn off after about 2Min's of no use. You can also try other options. You can also hibernate your computer when not in use for a couple of hours.
2006-06-28 16:55:26 · answer #2 · answered by djrutart 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
to tell you the truth, everyones bills are shooting up, and rarely it's because of usage increase. The rate for energy is just going up due to the "limited fuel supply". I wouldn't say that it's your computer doing the damage, but you could try to save by turning your computer off when you're not using it, among other things.
2006-06-28 16:09:41 · answer #3 · answered by Mitty G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually speaking only the Desktop computer does not consume much of electricity. But if you are using a USP (Power Back) that would shoot up your electricity bills.
Regards,
Chethan
2006-06-28 16:06:24 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow, Thanks! Exactly what I was searching for. I tried looking for the answers on other websites but I couldn't find them.
2016-08-23 00:45:48 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry I don't know about this
2016-07-27 03:27:53 · answer #6 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋