Around how much money would this build cost per month?

[Saul377]

I'm sorry if I put this under the wrong topic but I couldn't find the one I was looking for.

Ok so I have this build that I am currently using and I was wondering around how much electricity my computer uses. I have it on for around 15 hours a day while surfing the web and playing video games.
I live in California and my electricity rate is around 13.32¢/kWh. If you could please give me an accurate estimate on this I would very much appreciate it. It is not overclocked at all. Thanks you


My PC: http://pcpartpicker.com/list/JxK3Cy

 

[kanewolf]

Probably 400 to 500W. Lets make it simple and call it 500W (1/2 KW). Therefore it costs about 1/2 your 13.32 cents / hour to run.

I am skeptical of your "around" and a number to two decimal places.

 

[CircuitDaemon]

Making a quick guesstimate, I'd say that system runs on 350W at full load. 15 hours per day multiplied by 30 days would be about 157.5kWh. If my math is correct, that should be about $20.979. But since it's not likely that you'll run it at full load the whole time, would say it will cost a 60% of that. So around $12~$13 maybe. This is a tough question since it will vary greatly depending on usage.

Even if you maxed out the full power of the PSU, that would be something like 337.5kWh*.1332 = $44.955, at 60% you're talking around $27. But you won't get anywhere close to that.

 

[kanewolf]

Making a quick guesstimate, I'd say that system runs on 350W at full load. 15 hours per day multiplied by 30 days would be about 157.5kWh. If my math is correct, that should be about $20.979. But since it's not likely that you'll run it at full load the whole time, would say it will cost a 60% of that. So around $12~$13 maybe. This is a tough question since it will vary greatly depending on usage.

Even if you maxed out the full power of the PSU, that would be something like 337.5kWh*.1332 = $44.955, at 60% you're talking around $27. But you won't get anywhere close to that.

He didn't show monitor(s) in his parts list but I believe that would bring the total closer to my numbers and really has to be figured into the runtime costs.

 

[CircuitDaemon]

Making a quick guesstimate, I'd say that system runs on 350W at full load. 15 hours per day multiplied by 30 days would be about 157.5kWh. If my math is correct, that should be about $20.979. But since it's not likely that you'll run it at full load the whole time, would say it will cost a 60% of that. So around $12~$13 maybe. This is a tough question since it will vary greatly depending on usage.

Even if you maxed out the full power of the PSU, that would be something like 337.5kWh*.1332 = $44.955, at 60% you're talking around $27. But you won't get anywhere close to that.

He didn't show monitor(s) in his parts list but I believe that would bring the total closer to my numbers and really has to be figured into the runtime costs.

Most monitors barely use 80W and I'm already increasing a considerable amount to what this setup requires. I'd say it's safe to asume the total system consumption with the monitor is around 350W.

 

[lakimens]

Yes, I too think it's okay to assume 350Watts on average, because his build peaks at 360Watt, he is not using it at full load all the time.
He is using lets say sometimes even under 100Watt probably, but sometimes all of it, so I think it's best to take about 300Watts, monitor included.
300x15=4500x30=135000/100=135
135*13.32=1798.2/100=$17.98
Is my math right?

 

[CircuitDaemon]

Yes, I too think it's okay to assume 350Watts on average, because his build peaks at 360Watt, he is not using it at full load all the time.
He is using lets say sometimes even under 100Watt probably, but sometimes all of it, so I think it's best to take about 300Watts, monitor included.
300x15=4500x30=135000/100=135
135*13.32=1798.2/100=$17.98
Is my math right?

Yeah, depends on the average you use to make the estimate. I think we can settle this on $20 tops, usually much less.

 

[Zerk2012]

Got to love the west cost.
http://www.desertsun.com/story/tech/science/energy/2015/07/07/california-electricity-rates-heres-what-happens-next/29796489/