Going Green(er)

[satriani5902]

As the topic says, I want to start to conserve more energy with small steps. How can I tell how much juice my computer is using per hour? I figure the unit of measure would be Kilowatt hour.

 

[SouLXIV]

power is work over time, so find the net work of your computer by calculating potential and kinetic energy, then divide that over 60.

 

[Michael Daly]

You can get an estimate* with a power meter. Brands like Kill-a-watt, UPM and Watts UP are available at reasonable prices.

*Estimate since these devices are not perfect.

 

[satriani5902]

cool thx