Calculate your gaming rig's monthly power consumption and electricity costs. Input your components, usage patterns, and electricity rate for precise estimates.
Gaming PCs consume different amounts of power based on usage. Full gaming load uses 100% power, light tasks use ~30%, and idle uses ~15%. This calculator accounts for all states to give you accurate monthly costs.
Your power supply isn't 100% efficient. A Platinum-rated PSU (90% efficient) pulling 500W from components actually draws 555W from the wall. Higher efficiency ratings save money over time.
Modern high-end GPUs can consume 300-450W under gaming load - more than all other components combined. Choosing a more efficient GPU is the best way to reduce power consumption.
Electricity rates vary widely by location. US average is $0.13/kWh, but ranges from $0.09 (Louisiana) to $0.33 (Hawaii). European rates are often $0.20-0.35/kWh. Check your local utility bill.
Enable power-saving features in Windows, use sleep mode when away, cap frame rates when ultra-high FPS isn't needed, and consider undervolting your GPU for 10-20% power savings with minimal performance loss.
Use hardware monitoring tools like HWiNFO64 or MSI Afterburner to see real-time power consumption. A kill-a-watt meter ($20-30) can measure actual wall power for precise tracking.