Nice try, if you actually wanted to do some research before endorsing an Apple product the average watt consumption of the iMac is around twice as much averaging around 100 watts (for the 24").
The 17" iMac uses 63W on FULL ALL OUT CPU burn and only 2W in sleep/stand-by. Not bad next to the "55-watts while in use" and 3W while in sleep of the LoCO2PC, I'd like to know what this "while in use" actually was because (while I could be wrong) "in use" does not normally mean a full out x2 CPU burn.
I wouldn't say that average computers these days have 500 watt PSUs. That's more the stupid gaming enthusiasts who are too lazy to calculate their computers' power needs to figure out that they probably went 200 watts overboard.
I'd say the average OEM computer ships with a 200 watt PSU.
@TiberisMonkey 17" iMac? Are you sure you aren't mentioning an old one? As currently the only ones I can see are 20 and 24" models, and since it says 55 watts for a 3Ghz processor I was comparing it to the 24" iMac which most regularly comes with a 3Ghz chip which consumes around 100 watts total, not completely fair I know because of the extra screen real estate. But even with the same sized screen I'd say it's safe to assume this still consumes 20 or so less watts then an iMac with a 3Ghz processor, as most of the other specs are similar too. And as it says "55 watts (or less)" in the article I'd assume it means 55 watts is under load.
Yeah, OEM computer ship with 200watt PSU's cause they are cheap.
They also don't care that within 1-3yrs that 200w PSU won't be able to power the computer due to capacitor aging, and that due to its lower quality it will end up shortening the lifespans of the other parts in your machine before it goes.
Also just cause I have an 850w PSU doesn't mean I am pulling the maximum amount of power constantly. Your computer only uses what it needs.
I have a generic computer built at almost half the cost of this setup (using rebates) and reusing my hard drive & DVD Burner. Core 2 Duo E7200 overclocked to 3+ Ghz, 2GB RAM, 430Watt PS(goodquality brand), & 22" LCD. Just using the integrated video, network, and sound, I'm using around 35-45 watts (reading from Kill o Watt) and watching streaming video from internet and listening to mp3 music. I didn't get to measure the LCD's usage but I consider this as Green Computer. I can always recycle what I can if I ever need to fix/upgrade again.
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doesn't the iMacs use almost the same wattage?
Nice try, if you actually wanted to do some research before endorsing an Apple product the average watt consumption of the iMac is around twice as much averaging around 100 watts (for the 24").
100w still alot less than 500w the average computer uses these days. If you want to save more power, get a laptop and tie it up to a monitor at home.
@Juxtah
The 17" iMac uses 63W on FULL ALL OUT CPU burn and only 2W in sleep/stand-by. Not bad next to the "55-watts while in use" and 3W while in sleep of the LoCO2PC, I'd like to know what this "while in use" actually was because (while I could be wrong) "in use" does not normally mean a full out x2 CPU burn.
The LoCO2PC is very efficient, but as are iMacs.
I wouldn't say that average computers these days have 500 watt PSUs. That's more the stupid gaming enthusiasts who are too lazy to calculate their computers' power needs to figure out that they probably went 200 watts overboard.
I'd say the average OEM computer ships with a 200 watt PSU.
@TiberisMonkey
17" iMac? Are you sure you aren't mentioning an old one? As currently the only ones I can see are 20 and 24" models, and since it says 55 watts for a 3Ghz processor I was comparing it to the 24" iMac which most regularly comes with a 3Ghz chip which consumes around 100 watts total, not completely fair I know because of the extra screen real estate. But even with the same sized screen I'd say it's safe to assume this still consumes 20 or so less watts then an iMac with a 3Ghz processor, as most of the other specs are similar too. And as it says "55 watts (or less)" in the article I'd assume it means 55 watts is under load.
Yeah, OEM computer ship with 200watt PSU's cause they are cheap.
They also don't care that within 1-3yrs that 200w PSU won't be able to
power the computer due to capacitor aging, and that due to its lower
quality it will end up shortening the lifespans of the other parts in your
machine before it goes.
Also just cause I have an 850w PSU doesn't mean I am pulling the maximum
amount of power constantly. Your computer only uses what it needs.
I have a generic computer built at almost half the cost of this setup (using rebates) and reusing my hard drive & DVD Burner. Core 2 Duo E7200 overclocked to 3+ Ghz, 2GB RAM, 430Watt PS(goodquality brand), & 22" LCD. Just using the integrated video, network, and sound, I'm using around 35-45 watts (reading from Kill o Watt) and watching streaming video from internet and listening to mp3 music. I didn't get to measure the LCD's usage but I consider this as Green Computer. I can always recycle what I can if I ever need to fix/upgrade again.
Oh, my computer also sips 3 watts when on Standby too. Sips 3 watts even when powered off completely, so I always put it on standby.