Power Consumption
We run five different power scenarios to achieve our power consumption results. The first is “idle” by letting the system idle for 5 minutes on the Windows desktop. The next is “CPU Load” using AIDA64’s CPU stress test. The next is “3DMark11 Load” which is based on the peak pulled power consumption during the final combined test run. The next is “GPU Load” using AIDA 64’s GPU stress test and finally “CPU and GPU Load” using AIDA 64’s combined system stress test. All power readings are taken at the wall for the entire system.
You forgot all real world tests. No-one is buying these to run benchmarks..
Thanks for the feedback. What real-world tests would you have like to have seen?
max power draw for the i7 is about 315w for the whole system? and you use a 1000w power supply, which is then 30% used and therefore out of its efficient operating zone. Could save money by using a smaller power supply also.