[Gllug] (OT) Server spec for 100W power consumption

[Anthony Newman]

Garry Heaton wrote:
> I'm looking to build a 1U server which won't need more than 100W under load 
> in order to keep my colo costs down. Maybe go with a dual core Opteron but 
> I'm not sure which factors contribute most to power consumption:
> 

One of those chips alone will use in excess of 100W at full tilt. Disks 
probably require 15-20W a piece if they're working hard (that is a guess 
though).

You might have to reduce your aspirations a little :)


Ant
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