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    Power usage for the GX640?

    Discussion in 'MSI' started by SpeedyVV, Jul 4, 2010.

  1. SpeedyVV

    SpeedyVV Notebook Enthusiast

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    Does anyone with the GX640-098US have a KilaWatt or something like that that can measure the power usage of the laptop in different usage scenarios?

    Idle
    Word
    Web browsing
    Watching Youtube Video
    Watching a Movie\HD Movie
    Playing a Game

    Thanks
     
    SpeedyVV, Jul 4, 2010
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  2. SpeedyVV

    SpeedyVV Notebook Enthusiast

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    bump... anyone?
     
    SpeedyVV, Jul 10, 2010
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    don't know it's of any help but notebookcheck had idle/load power usage at least:

    Idle 45.3 to 53.3 Watt
    Load 95.7 to 105.9 Watt
     
    OC-Freak, Jul 11, 2010
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  4. SpeedyVV

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    That does help. Thanks.

    I was wondering if I could use my iGo power adaptor but I guess not.

    the iGo is rated at 90Watts. :(

    Mind you, it is worth it. This week had 3 hours to kill in the airport.

    Most people were "working" on their lappys, but I brought out the mouse and gamed on CoD:MW2. Bliss.
     
    SpeedyVV, Jul 11, 2010
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  5. NotEnoughMinerals

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    I wouldn't recommend using anything less than a 120W supply
     
    NotEnoughMinerals, Jul 11, 2010
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  6. SpeedyVV

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    Loud and clear.
     
    SpeedyVV, Jul 11, 2010
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    what's the type of tip used on these power supplies anyways?
     
    NotEnoughMinerals, Jul 11, 2010
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    The round type.
     
    Dakins, Jul 11, 2010
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    Marecki_clf Homo laptopicus

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    5,5x2,5mm
    10char
     
    Marecki_clf, Jul 11, 2010
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