Check Power?

[SsidError]

Hello i was wondering if there is a way to check how much power (watts) your computer is using in total? 

 

-Thank you 

[Tedster]

Hello i was wondering if there is a way to check how much power (watts) your computer is using in total? 

 

-Thank you 

Yes, get a Kill-A-Watt or something. Plug your tower into it and voilà.

[SsidError]

Yes, get a Kill-A-Watt or something. Plug your tower into it and voilà.

oooooh thank you. I was wondering if there is a way to see if my computer needs a better power supply. I'll try using something like that.

[79 Potatoes]

oooooh thank you. I was wondering if there is a way to see if my computer needs a better power supply. I'll try using something like that.

Well, tell us the specs and we'll tell you.

[SsidError]

Well, tell us the specs and we'll tell you.

Here you go 

 

Specs:

Intel i5 3570k

Cooler master hyper 212 evo

Msi z77a gd45

8gb G-Skill 1600 ram

Powecolor HD 5830

Antect high current 520w 80plus bronze

Samsung 840 Evo 128GB

2 1tb seagate baracuda drive

Lg cd/dvd read writer

5 120mm fans

1 200mm fan

[79 Potatoes]

 

At stock frequencies, an HD 5830 takes 100 W at full load and a 3570K takes 60-70 W. That's about 160 W, add 50 W for the rest, so expect 200-220 W at full load (not peaks)

Also your PSU is good, based on Seasonic.

From the wall, as it's 80+ Bronze, might draw 250 W at full load or less

 

TL;DR: you're fine

[SsidError]

At stock frequencies, an HD 5830 takes 100 W at full load and a 3570K takes 60-70 W. That's about 160 W, add 50 W for the rest, so expect 200-220 W at full load (not peaks)

Also your PSU is good, based on Seasonic.

From the wall, as it's 80+ Bronze, might draw 250 W at full load or less

 

TL;DR: you're fine

Thank you very much