If you are looking for low power consumption look at some of these. http://www.mini-itx.com Most of their boards and power supplies run fanless even, so they are very quiet and consume very little power. Although, I wouldn't think that buying new hardware would save much money.
-----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Richard Klein Sent: Friday, October 17, 2003 11:48 AM To: sambar List Member Subject: [sambar] Low power processors Mark Worley wrote: > I think you are looking at the wrong source of savings, Unless you have > several computers running. My electric rate is at 7 cents per KwH, That's > average. Some are 5 and some are 9. But my point is at that rate. A > computer that draws 100 Watts consumes ($1.18) one dollar and 18 cents per > Week to run if left on 24/7 (not including any heat load added to the room) Well, I do run 2 PCs continuously, and that made a noticable difference in my monthly electric bills. My 400 MHz Celeron isn't a big power draw all by itself, so you're right; it's not the best place to look for power savings. Still, every little bit helps, and if I can get faster performance and lower power draw at the same time I'll take it! I've also decided that I'll save money in the long run by spending the cash to replace my old 21" CRT with an LCD display. The CRT isn't on 24 hours a day (though it is on a lot longer than I should be sitting in front of it!), but it is a major power hog (from the pre-Energy Star days). -Rich ------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe please go to http://www.sambar.ch/list/ --- Incoming mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.525 / Virus Database: 322 - Release Date: 10/9/2003 --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.525 / Virus Database: 322 - Release Date: 10/9/2003 ------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe please go to http://www.sambar.ch/list/
