I'm trying to get a sense of how much electricity my PC is using. Here are the specs: GPU is an RX 9060, CPU is an R5 9600X, and I have DDR5 RAM at 6000MHz with a 2TB SSD. I think my power supply is between 750-850W, but I can't remember exactly. What other details do I need to consider, and how can I calculate the electricity cost?
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It uses significantly less than larger appliances like your stove or fridge, so don’t stress too much about it!
For pretty heavy gaming, you might be looking at roughly 50-100 kWh a month. Just multiply that by your local energy rate to see the cost.
From what I've seen with my overclocked 7800XT and 7600, I only pull about 450W when gaming heavily. You won't max out your PSU; it's usually less during regular tasks. I use a power plug with metering to keep track of mine.
A rough estimate is to multiply around 200W by the number of hours your PC is on. This gives you a ballpark figure for your monthly usage. Just keep in mind this can vary based on what you’re doing with your PC, like gaming or browsing.
If you're using a 750W PSU, it won't be maxed out all the time. Generally, when gaming, expect around 500W usage and about 100W when idle. In the UK, if you're charged in kWh, that means one hour at 500W would cost you roughly 13p.
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