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Computer electricity use

Estimate desktop or laptop running cost from average power, workload and hours of use.

✓ Adjustable load✓ Monthly consumption✓ Annual cost
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Power, load and usage

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How we calculate consumption

We apply the average load factor to the entered power, multiply by hours and days, then convert the result into kWh and euros.

W ÷ 1000 × hours × load × days × €/kWh

The PSU rating is not real consumption

A 750 W power supply can support high peaks, but the computer usually draws much less. For better accuracy, use a plug-in power meter.

Workload matters

A dedicated GPU under a demanding game can dominate power use. At idle, during browsing or video playback, demand is usually much lower.