The good thing about that, a gaming GPU which consumes 150-250W when under load, actually playing a game (or using it for something like bitcoin mining) is only 15-20W maximum when idle.
On Wed, Apr 6, 2016 at 3:47 PM, Joe Novak <[email protected]> wrote: > Here is a slightly bigger list: > > > https://www.guru3d.com/articles-pages/msi-radeon-r9-390x-gaming-8g-oc-review,8.html > > My 390x draws a staggering 250 watts. CPU socket has a 125w thermal for > CPU. I leave it on... a lot. It doesn't cost me a ton. > > On Wed, Apr 6, 2016 at 5:28 PM, Eric Kuhnke <[email protected]> wrote: > >> Not like it actually consumes 800W, it's just *capable* of getting near >> there in a really high load scenario... >> >> a modern gaming desktop is typically about 75W thermal for the CPU, up to >> 150W thermal for the GPU (a $450 card whether nvidia or AMD), plus misc >> 30-45W other stuff. For example: >> >> >> http://www.hardocp.com/article/2015/01/22/msi_geforce_gtx_960_gaming_video_card_review/9 >> >> that's with either a single or a dual GPU of several different types, as >> measured by a kill-a-watt >> >> >> >> On Wed, Apr 6, 2016 at 3:21 PM, Jeremy <[email protected]> wrote: >> >>> My last gaming computer had a 800 watt power supply. That thing would >>> kill our power bill if I left it running 24/7. >>> >>> On Wed, Apr 6, 2016 at 3:21 PM, Seth Mattinen <[email protected]> >>> wrote: >>> >>>> On 4/6/16 14:12, David wrote: >>>> >>>>> BF1942 and counter strike were the most popular >>>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> I spent a lot of time learning to fly in the desert combat mod. At >>>> first they laughed at me, later they feared me. >>>> >>>> ~Seth >>>> >>> >>> >> >
