cross-posted from: https://sh.itjust.works/post/40914890
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this post was submitted on 25 Jun 2025
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Yea, most of the 450W will be converted into heat, and only a small amount actually goes to computing. Imagine if our brains had that kind of inefficiency, our skulls would overheat from thinking too hard
Actually isn't 100% of an electrical device's energy output converted into heat?
Yes, computers are resistive loads
Does that mean if I am cold, running a 600 watt computer is the same as having a 600 watt space heater going?
Pretty much