How much power does a desktop computer consume?

about 60-200 Watts
Laptops typically consume 20-50 Watts of electricity that can be trimmed down in power saver modes. Desktops on the other hand use about 60-200 Watts of electricity.

How much electricity does a PC use per month?

So, how much does it cost to let a gaming PC run the entire day? Based on the average U.S. price of 13,26 cents per kilowatt hour (kWh), running a gaming PC 24/7 with an energy consumption of 400W per hour will cost $38,19. In comparison, a system that consumes 600W per hour will cost $57,28 per month.

How much does it cost to run a computer all day?

Electricity ranges from about 10 cents per KWH to 20 cents in the US. A year is 8760 hours. So the laptop on 24/7 would cost $32.40 at 10 cents and $64.80 per year at 20 cents. The desktop on 100% full power 24/7 would cost about $193 to $386.

How much electricity does computer use per hour?

Typically most desktop PCs consume around 300W, and that is why your power charges average to around to a little over Rs 5 per unit. Add to this the cost of running your printer, scanner, modem, router and any other accessories you have.

How many kWh is 300 watts?

Common Watts to Kilowatt-Hour Conversions

Power in Watts	Energy in Kilowatt-hours	Electricity Cost
200 W	0.2 kWh	$0.024 per hr
300 W	0.3 kWh	$0.036 per hr
400 W	0.4 kWh	$0.048 per hr
500 W	0.5 kWh	$0.060 per hr

How much does it cost to run a computer 24/7 for a month?

Based on the average U.S. price of 13,26 cents per kilowatt hour (kWh), running a gaming PC 24/7 with an energy consumption of 400W per hour will cost $38,19. In comparison, a system that consumes 600W per hour will cost $57,28 per month.

Is it OK to keep your computer on 24 7?

The logic was that the surge of power when turning the computer on would shorten its lifespan. While this is true, leaving your computer on 24/7 also adds wear and tear to your components and the wear caused in either case will never impact you unless your upgrade cycle is measured in decades.