PC Energy Usage Calculator
Calculate the energy (electricity) consumption in a gaming PC using this simple calculator below.
Main Components
Enter your PC component power values.
Results
Wall Power (W)
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Daily Energy (kWh)
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Daily Cost
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Monthly Energy (kWh)
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Yearly Energy (kWh)
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Yearly Cost
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How to Use PC Energy Consumption Calculator?
To use PC energy usage calculator, follow the steps mentioned below.
- Fill in power values for CPU, GPU, Motherboard, RAM sticks, storage drives, fans, and accessories.
- Enter PSU efficiency as a percentage.
- Enter daily usage hours or load type, if available.
- Input your local cost per kilowatt-hour from the power bill.
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Click the Calculate button to check the total energy cost of a gaming PC. Review energy usage in kWh for daily, monthly, and yearly periods.
How Many Watts Does a Gaming Computer Use?
According to a U.S. study by the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, gaming PCs consume nearly 20% of total PC energy use, averaging about 1,400 kWh annually. A gaming PC consumes between 0.3 – 0.5 kWh of electricity every 1 hour of usage.