2006-11-01 09:03:24 · 4 answers · asked by Jaysee 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
Most desktop PCs about 3 or more years older use 200 or so watts an hour. These days PCs use 350-400 watts per hour. You can probably check by looking at the back of your PC, most have a label someplace. There are PCs that use 500 or more watts, so there can be a huge varience and depends on each PC.
2006-11-01 09:10:12 · answer #1 · answered by camzakcamzak 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
There are various figures produced but an average PC or monitor will consume about 200 watts per hour, though some can use far more (most light bulbs use 40-60 watts). LCD monitors use less than CRT monitors. Notebooks use around 15-45 watts per hour and ink jet printers, which use as little as 12 watts while printing and 5 watts while idling, use less than laser printers.
2006-11-01 09:07:48 · answer #2 · answered by richard_beckham2001 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think you define "the average computer". The age and type of computer are big factors in determining how much power is required. Desktop computers with multiple drives and peripherals have significantly larger power supplies and requirements than laptops.
If you can get more specific about the type of machine, brand and age, you can probably get some useful estimates.
2006-11-01 09:08:29 · answer #3 · answered by crustysob 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what kind of pc, a desktop, a laptop, how old a system, to get proper intel you need to give proper info!
2006-11-01 09:06:47 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋