Does leaving your computer on 24/7 produce a notable power increase?

[Zero Plasma]

It's been on 24/7 for two weeks now. It's a an Athlon 3500= 90nm with a 6800 GT.
Other factors could be playing a part, so I'm just wondering if it's possible that it's just the computer.

 

[furballi]

If the PC does not go into sleep mode, then it will pull about 160W of AC just idling. Let's assume that your electricity is 12 cents/KWH, then it will cost you about $14 to run the PC 24/7 for one month.

 

[KoolDrew]

I doubt it.

 

[UsandThem]

Originally posted by: Zero Plasma
It's been on 24/7 for two weeks now. It's a an Athlon 3500= 90nm with a 6800 GT.
Other factors could be playing a part, so I'm just wondering if it's possible that it's just the computer.

Only if you are running a Prescott

Seriously though, unless your KWH are extremely high, then there is no way that it would cost that much to run your PC.

 

[bob4432]

it is summer, maybe it has to do with your a/c on more???