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Originally Posted by maxSaleen
We could do this through reduction.... granted I don't have exact numbers
"Typical" system:
MB: DFL NF4 SLI
CPU: 3800 X2
GPU: 6800GT (x2)
RAM: 1gb DDR 400
HD: 250GB WD
Fans
Such a system pulls about 350w. Assume that, other than fans and HDs, all electrical input is put out as heat (no mechanical work done, therefore heat is the only option). HD -20w. RAM -10w. 6800GT(s) - 80w apiece. 3800 x2 -100w (anyone know the TDP off the top?). Knock another 20w for fans.
That leaves us with 40w. Can't imagine a chipset putting out that much.
Anyone else want to fiddle with these numbers?
The way I look at chipset WBs.... one less fan in the system.
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Oh dear - even suggesting this is a bit
Even if the numbers were accurate, electronics power draw does not equal power into heat...