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Does powerful Core i7 PC with a 800W PSU consume more power than a weaker one on a same task?

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Mar 15, 20263995 views
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If I I mostly (not always of course, otherwise it'd be illogical to buy such) use a PC for simple internet surfing, coding and office tasks, will my electricity expenses be higher if I buy a powerful Core i7 PC with a 800W PSU (and a correspondingly cool video card) compared to a humble Core i3 wit…

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The 800W rating on the PSU is the maximum the output it can provide. The PSU will only draw what it needs to from the mains, and power management nowadays is pretty good at reducing the power to components when not in use, so a "high powered" machin…

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