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Desktop computer: what does it cost to run?
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Estimated monthly cost
$8.64$0.29 / day$105.12 / year
48.0 kWh used each month02 · Appliance-specific guide
How to estimate desktop computer correctly
The 200 W and 8 h/day values are an editable example, not a claim about every model. This appliance is best treated as per-session use.
What to verify
CPU, GPU, displays and sleep settings change the total. Rated power-supply capacity is not the same as actual consumption.
Formula
Power (W) ÷ 1,000 × active hours × electricity rate. This example uses 1.6 kWh/day, 48 kWh/30 days and 584 kWh/year.
Accuracy limit
The calculator prices the values you enter. It cannot know thermostat cycles, power modes, losses, appliance condition or the exact tariff on your bill; verify those inputs for a decision.
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Two appliances can do a similar job at very different monthly costs.
Monthly difference$5.83
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