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Unread 04-17-2003, 09:09 AM   #15
KnightElite
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It adds the amount of power it consumes, eg. VoltagexCurrent.

So, if it is a 226W TEC that has Vmax = 15.2V and Imax = 24A, and you are running it at 12V:

P = 12V * (12V/15.2V) * 24A = 227W

Add the CPU's heat generation to that number.
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