I'm building a new PC but I'm afraid that it might use up a lot of electricity. Are there any hardware add-ons to help my PC use electricity more efficiently?
2007-07-09 05:23:59 · 6 answers · asked by Halo 07 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
Actually I plan to have:
1) Core 2 Duo E6420 2.13GHz
2) Nvidia GeForce 8600GTS 256MB
3) 160GB HDD
4) Samsung 19" LCD
5) Asus P5N32-E SLI plus
Somebody told me at least 500watt. I don't really like that idea.
2007-07-09 05:35:22 · update #1
Are there any add-onsthat help me disply the amount of power that I'm using?
2007-07-10 03:58:02 · update #2
http://www.buildeasypc.com/
http://www.pcmech.com/byopc/
http://www.buildyourown.org.uk/pc-building/
http://lifehacker.com/software/windows/geek-to-live--build-your-pc-on-a-stick-with-mojopac-208338.php
:-)
2007-07-09 05:26:34 · answer #1 · answered by trader 5 · 4⤊ 1⤋
Use SATA drives over IDE, and also Vista has a new low power feature. This is preferable to turning the machine off if you are going to be away only for a few minutes to a couple hours. Also turn off your monitor when not in use. Do the research before building though, some really nice parts use less electricity than similar parts. Core 2 Duo for instance is more energy efficient than the Pentium D.
2007-07-09 05:34:29 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do an Internet search for 80 plus program for a list of power supplies that are more efficient designs. 500 watts is going to be the bare minimum for your build. I am building a new system and my minimum is 750watts.
2007-07-15 16:01:02 · answer #3 · answered by surfer.bert 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not really, just use lower consumption components, so no high power video cards, only have 1 hard drive, and DVD drive.
Don't install masses of fans, use "passive heatsinks" where possible
Use an LCD monitor not a CRT
Hope that gives you a start
2007-07-09 05:28:07 · answer #4 · answered by stu_the_kilted_scot 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wouldn't let power be an issue, computers don't consume that much, even when running 24/7. Build what you want.
When you aren't using it, turn it off. Set the OS to shut the harddrive off after X idle time, set the monitor to shut off after X time.
2007-07-09 06:10:16 · answer #5 · answered by gil.baca 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no addons .. just buy efficient stuff .. like integrated graphics and a low power processor like a duron or celeron processor .. personally i wouldnt worry about it ... even a high end machine isnt too bad if its not under load ...if ur gaming it will use more than surfing in other words ... and use and lcd monitor .. tubers use alot of juice to ...
2007-07-09 05:28:11 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋