Curse

Nevin · Feb 14, 2008, 10:07 PM // 22:07

I put my computer on sleep. Welcome to the 21st century.

Darkobra · Feb 14, 2008, 10:10 PM // 22:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thorondor Port

You dont know what youre talking about. Do you know how caps work? Do you know what inductance is? lol. This is wrong

I'm assuming, that being an electrician, you passed your physics exam. He was right. It's what I learned in physics.

Mr Emu · Feb 14, 2008, 10:20 PM // 22:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by Darkobra

I'm assuming, that being an electrician, you passed your physics exam. He was right. It's what I learned in physics.

Honors/AP Physics ftw

MikeV · Feb 14, 2008, 10:29 PM // 22:29

I leave mine on 24/7. Have for years. I suppose it draws one or two lightbulbs worth of electricity, so I'm sure it is a noticable amount in my electric bill. I'll pay the extra few bucks per month though as I feel my time is worth more than that. I don't want to sit there and wait while the computer boots up.

On the bright side, it helps to heat the room in the winter.

quickmonty · Feb 14, 2008, 10:33 PM // 22:33

Most computers now use a 400W + power supply = more than five 75W light bulbs, plus whatever the monitor draws.

Just food for thought.

Miss Puddles · Feb 14, 2008, 10:35 PM // 22:35

since i pay the electric bill, i shut it down

electricity is expensive!

I MP I · Feb 14, 2008, 10:39 PM // 22:39

I shut my gaming rig off. It uses more electricity than anything else in my entire apartment.

wanmoke · Feb 14, 2008, 10:45 PM // 22:45

Unless there's a specific reason for me to AFK, if I'm going to be gone for more than a couple hours I shut my computer off. Takes more electricity, and I want to conserve it.

mafia cyborg · Feb 14, 2008, 10:46 PM // 22:46

i play with a laptop (which uses very little electric).
i bet those new 8800 cards and quad processors must be expensive to run....they easily chew 500w.

MikeV · Feb 14, 2008, 10:49 PM // 22:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by quickmonty

Most computers now use a 400W + power supply = more than five 75W light bulbs, plus whatever the monitor draws.

Just food for thought.

Just because my computer has a 540W power supply, doesn't mean it's drawing 540 watts at all times. It means it has the capacity to do so. I'll stick with a couple of lightbulbs worth. I'll even guess it's about 2 60 watters to be more exact.

Balan Makki · Feb 14, 2008, 10:50 PM // 22:50

Here's a GW2 Suggestion

I don't mind a good war now and then, but locking down an entire region of the world because of their Energy wealth, and of course killing many of them who try and get in our way, so we can all just leave our computers running, and drive around 1 passenger per SUV, it's kind of weird, oh and of course those who don't approve of the war but still sit their overweight butts down in a gas guzzler. Something is wrong with this picture.

Traveller · Feb 14, 2008, 10:51 PM // 22:51

My computer keeps so much of a hum noise that I can't sleep if it's on. I usually sleep a lot better if it's completely silent and dark anyway. Plus what's the point of keeping a computer on if you're not doing anything?

[edit] Although during the day if I'm off to somewhere, I often leave it on if I have p2p or torrents running.

Molock · Feb 14, 2008, 10:52 PM // 22:52

Since the PC is in my bedroom I have to turn it off.. three huge fans WILL keep me awake..

So basicly, my PC is on from 5:00pm until 12:30-1:00 am. The rest of the time it is off.. I am not home

Commander Ryker · Feb 14, 2008, 10:56 PM // 22:56

Since this wasn't a gw topic, I've moved it to off topic. Carry on.

mafia cyborg · Feb 14, 2008, 10:57 PM // 22:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by MikeV

Just because my computer has a 540W power supply, doesn't mean it's drawing 540 watts at all times. It means it has the capacity to do so. I'll stick with a couple of lightbulbs worth. I'll even guess it's about 2 60 watters to be more exact.

if u have an 8800 and a quad u're likely to be using at least 350w even idle.

MikeV · Feb 14, 2008, 11:01 PM // 23:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by mafia cyborg

if u have an 8800 and a quad u're likely to be using at least 350w even idle.

I found some ballbark figures here:

http://michaelbluejay.com/electricity/computers.html

Since it's from the Internet, it can't be flase. LOL! Really though, it just depends upon your system. I'm overclocked, but I'm still guessing I use about as much as I had originally guessed. YMMV.

quickmonty · Feb 14, 2008, 11:04 PM // 23:04

Guesses are just that. Only one way to be sure .... put a meter on it

Unlucky Slayer · Feb 14, 2008, 11:05 PM // 23:05

People are too paraonid most of the time.

I leave my computer on all the time only shutting down to restart for updates when needed or if I'm moving the computer to my friends house for lan every once in a while.

Accursed · Feb 14, 2008, 11:12 PM // 23:12

my computer is on for only 4 hours a day.

quickmonty · Feb 14, 2008, 11:14 PM // 23:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by MikeV

I found some ballbark figures here:

http://michaelbluejay.com/electricity/computers.html

I couldn't find a date on that site but

Quote:

A typical desktop computer uses about 65 to 250 watts.

sounds a little low to me. Also, the biggest monitor listed is 17". Does anyone still use a montior that small?

Anyway .... fun stuff to toss around and discuss.