Total Energy Consumption

[Harwinne]

Hi!

I would like to know how much power each of my computers draws at various stages of activity. Is there a Core Temp-like program which can tell how much electricity (and/or average consumption) a system is drawing at a given point in time?

Thanks in advance!

 

[Blain]

> Here's what you need <

 

[Schmide]

xbit power article

 

[mpilchfamily]

I agree with the Kill-A-Watt. Its not the most accurate but good enough for your needs. But then again a really accurate power monitor will jun you a couple grand.

 

[corkyg]

Kill-a-Watt would do it, but you really need one for every computer if you want to check relative power consumption and efficiency.

In some ways, it is like a dog chasing a car. What does it do when it catches the car?

 

[0roo0roo]

well only if you wanna get anal about it
basic idle/full out readings should give you idea enough