Microsoft has released an Link Removed which allows the 64-bit versions of Windows Vista SP2 and Windows 7 to take advantage of the enhanced C1E state on AMD multicore processors to lower power consumption by an additional 10%. Note that this hotfix update can only be provided upon request using...
Hello,
I recently bought a new notebook (HP 8530p) with a preinstalled Windows Vista Business 32-Bit. With Vista I measured a power consumption of 30W in idle mode and up to 60W during startup. When I start an application like Visual Studio is goes up to 40W for a few seconds.
Then I...
Here is an excellent article by Xbit labs where they do real world testing on how much certain types of pc draw power.
So if your either going to build a fast gaming rig or just a work station the answer to the power needs will be here..
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If your wondering how much power your system actually uses then read this excellent article by Toms Hardware....
How Much Power Does Your Graphics Card Need? : 3D Performance Requires The Most Electricity - Review Tom's Hardware