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by 8 Jan 2004-10 Dec 2009 on June 2nd, 2009
No.
First off, that would require some architectural re-engineering.
Second, it would put unnecessary wear and tear on the plug. I say that because I have a physical switch on my power supply that cuts off even the milli-amp output to the MB, and another switch on my (easier to access) power strip.
Third, I am not such a penny-pincher that the extra $0.50-1.00 on my monthly bill will cause me to have a stroke. Given the amp-draws and the $/kw here, that isn't an issue unless you manage to get some master scare-monger who can exploit the general populace's lack of electrical knowledge.
Fourth, I waste more energy by not shutting down my PC every time I go take a piss.
Try this; shut down your PC EVERY time you leave your seat. Grabbing a sandwich? Shut it down. Bathroom break? Shut it down. Need to take out the trash? Shut it down!
If you *are* one of those people, then are you also a hyper-miler (one of those people who shuts off their engines every chance they get) and/or believe that driving 45 MPH on the freeway saves gas (something I have *proven* false with at least 7 of my last 10 vehicles)?
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Ha!!! good anser jerv...
by CT on June 2nd, 2009
"Third, I am not such a penny-pincher that the extra $0.50-1.00 on my monthly bill will cause me to have a stroke."
Are you sure? We started unplugging our laptop and the power strip that powers the tv, XBox, stereo, modem and router. Since we started doing this our power bill has been reduced by about half.
by Aquatic Eagle on July 17th, 2009
A PC power supply is a much different beast from the power bricks for a modem, X-box, or the charger to your cell phone.
Long story short is that those items are always on and drawing a fair amount of juice even when not in use whereas a PC's power supply turns off the components that normally leak current and drive up your electric bill.
They still draw a *little* bit of power, but it would take a few days for that little trickle to add up to a billable amount.
The only things I have ever done that affected my electric bill appreciably were to run electric heat when our propane tanks got sucked dry by a cold snap (which tripled it) and switched from incandescents to CFLs, which knocked about $20/month off our bill.
Every other trick I've tried made about as much difference as spitting in the ocean. Considering that I value my time at more than $0.02/hour, it's not worthwhile.
by 8 Jan 2004-10 Dec 2009 on July 17th, 2009
So is it different for PCs than it is for laptops? We have noticed a big difference with our laptop being unplugged.
by Aquatic Eagle on July 17th, 2009
Laptop chargers are more like the chargers/adapters for other items like cell phones, so I can see that.
Remember, desktop systems don't have to worry so much about weight or bulk so they can afford the luxury of a sophisticated power supply. I've seen some with a sticker proclaiming "Energy Star Compliant", but I've never seen that on a laptop's charger.
by 8 Jan 2004-10 Dec 2009 on July 17th, 2009
I see. Thanks!
by Aquatic Eagle on July 17th, 2009
Good information..
by CT on July 18th, 2009