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Hi guys, In the near future, I plan to have a computer (either small lappie or desktop) that's always on, both for serving purposes (like mail or web, likely),and also as a quick access to 'net. However, I feel slightly conscience of the fact that electricity bills are going up, ...


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Old 8th Feb 2008, 02:42
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Default Computer (components) that use the least amount of energy?

Hi guys,

In the near future, I plan to have a computer (either small lappie or desktop) that's always on, both for serving purposes (like mail or web, likely),and also as a quick access to 'net.

However, I feel slightly conscience of the fact that electricity bills are going up, so what's the most energy efficient 2GHz comp? I don't mind if it's a lappie, or a group of components, just as long as it sucks the least amount of juice!

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Old 8th Feb 2008, 04:26
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Default Computer (components) that use the least amount of energy?

To be honest there isn't going to be much between all machines, nothing worth worrying about $$$ wise anyway.
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Old 8th Feb 2008, 04:30
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Default Computer (components) that use the least amount of energy?

That's strange, I heard that the new 45nm chips consumed less power, and I know myself that integrated Gfx = less power too...

Are you saying it doesn't affect it that much? I didn't read the statistics, so I honestly don't know
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Default Computer (components) that use the least amount of energy?

Like Dave said, you're unlikely to see much of a difference in electricity bills. But if you're really looking to save power, grab a 250-300W PSU, a bargain 45nm like the 8200 and a micro-ATX motherboard with onboard graphics (like this). If anything it'll be a lot quieter, and since it's small, you could stick it anywhere. Solid state if you can afford it as well, this will help for server stuff and be more energy-efficient and quieter.

Of course, this might be a little spendy for trying to save on electricity bills ;) My suggestion is to instead buy a older secondhand and use it as your server.
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