imac_chips99 wrote: > I have a 350 MHz iMac Slot Loading G3 and I measured the Power Rating. > > My iMac draws 83 watts when used normally > > It draws 70 watts with the display in power saving mode. > > It draws 33 watts when in sleep mode (about 1/3 of normal power). > > When turned off, it draws 5 watts (yes, it even uses power when turned > off). > > I heard of a program for older iMac's to put them in deep sleep mode > but never tried > it. I guess it would use 5 watts in deep sleep mode. > > 83 watts = ON, 70 watts = display off, 33 watts = sleep mode, 5 watts > = OFF. > > > > This is a great post. Thanks so much. The better half and I are always arguing about the cost of running machines 'round here. Are you able to say how you came to these conclusions on the power used by your iMac. I have one I've not been using because a friend told me that they---iMacs---consume more power than traditional machines. Thanks for the post!
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