PC Power useage

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PC Power useage

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Wanting to know what the computer (HP Compaq 621) would be using in the way of power? :?
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Probably batteries... :D

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you iriot, not going bending with you any more let alone lending you my batteries (A4's) :twisted:
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To answer your question ....
Look on the little power brick to see what is it's rating.
My Toshiba one is DC 19Volts 3.42Amps.
That is it's maximum.
Simple equation is 19 X 3.42 = 64.98watts.
It will use max while charging up the battery in the laptop and then throttle back to very little.
I'll lend you my 2 devices one day that will show you exactly what you are using.... both 240v AC plus 12V DC.
You can only guess without them.
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Have a look on the bottom under side should tell you in watts or amps ok :D look like Bruce beat me to the answer :D
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Dot wrote:you iriot, not going bending with you any more let alone lending you my batteries (A4's) :twisted:
Dot, Could you put up a pic of this A4 battery please. I know what an A4 sheet of paper looks like and an Audi A4 but the battery??? :D
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No I can't David as those ones are not for public view (if you get my drift) :) I knew some smart ass would have a go :)
hanks Bruce shall look later on, about to move on towards Swan Hill / Kerang.
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The new battery monitor should be able to tell you how much power u are using :D :!: :?:
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