Opinion request about a file server

Wojciech Puchar wojtek at wojtek.tensor.gdynia.pl
Fri Jun 5 22:43:35 UTC 2009


> Much less than a Pentium 4! Exactly I don't know. This server is a
> normal PC with a 380W PSU (still too much for the hardware). The funny
> thing is that the CPU in it (Pentium Dual Core E5200 45nm) is supposed
> to draw under 4W of power when idle with EIST enabled. This power draw

unless CPU are constantly loaded it takes minor part of power. maybe your 
CPU takes 4W, but other chips on motherboard takes MUCH more.

it would be good to measure it with electricity meter :) i bet close to 
100W


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