750w

[SkepicIV]

hi guys can i ask if really my PSU cosume 750w always when gaming because my brother said because of the electricity build thats why its big. like my GPU in only gtx 970 and i5 4690k non OC. my PSU is Seasonic g-750. TY

[CurlyCucumber]

750W is the max it can supply, from my knowledge. It won't always pull that from the wall. Your electric bill really wouldn't be affected that much, or at all. Nothing huge at least.

[SkepicIV]

750W is the max it can supply, from my knowledge. It won't always pull that from the wall. Your electric bill really wouldn't be affected that much, or at all. Nothing huge at least.

like  can you explain how it works like 80 plus gold effieciency something like that.

[Comessy]

The power supply only uses what it needs to.

 

If it is 80+ then it means it will use less electricity compared to a non-80+ therefore lowering your bill

[CurlyCucumber]

like  can you explain how it works like 80 plus gold effieciency something like that.

http://www.techpowerup.com/forums/threads/how-does-psu-efficiency-affect-me-and-do-i-really-need-an-80-plus-gold-power-supply.129456/

This can explain better than I would be able to.

[SkepicIV]

http://www.techpowerup.com/forums/threads/how-does-psu-efficiency-affect-me-and-do-i-really-need-an-80-plus-gold-power-supply.129456/

This can explain better than I would be able to.

TY

[CurlyCucumber]

TY

No problem! Best of luck, and have fun!

[MblaZe7run]

The largest difference I've seen in my power bill between not using the computer for a month (due to it being out of commission) and having it on 24/7 for that pay period is $5. My air conditioner and girlfriends hair dryer cause a significantly larger power consumption difference.

 

As a funny note, we get a notice every month saying we use about 80% more power/month than most residents of our apartment complex, regardless of what we do to cut costs. We don't do anything extravagant. Both desktops are on only when in use, router and modem are always on (duh), and lights and TV are used only as needed. Fridge, microwave, and mini-fridge are always plugged in. I think it's funny that they say we use so much power while keeping things as minimalistic as possible.

[SkepicIV]

The largest difference I've seen in my power bill between not using the computer for a month (due to it being out of commission) and having it on 24/7 for that pay period is $5. My air conditioner and girlfriends hair dryer cause a significantly larger power consumption difference.

 

As a funny note, we get a notice every month saying we use about 80% more power/month than most residents of our apartment complex, regardless of what we do to cut costs. We don't do anything extravagant. Both desktops are on only when in use, router and modem are always on (duh), and lights and TV are used only as needed. Fridge, microwave, and mini-fridge are always plugged in. I think it's funny that they say we use so much power while keeping things as minimalistic as possible.

yeah coz my brother insisting that i always uses 750w in PSU but my comp using only what is needed he said that i am the one who added 90$ bill in electricity like WTF. and he is IT too and doesnt know 80% plus gold efficiency.

[MblaZe7run]

yeah coz my brother insisting that i always uses 750w in PSU but my comp using only what is needed he said that i am the one who added 90$ bill in electricity like WTF. and he is IT too and doesnt know 80% plus gold efficiency.

I have an 860W in my system, that pulls no more than 400W at any given time, under max load. Massive overkill, only got the PSU because of some sweet discounts