The following formula is used to calculate the computer idle power:
\[ P_{\text{idle}} = P_{\text{total}} - P_{\text{active}} \]
Where:
To calculate the computer idle power, subtract the power consumption of active components from the total power consumption.
Computer idle power refers to the amount of power consumed by a computer when it is not performing any active tasks. This includes the power used by components such as the motherboard, RAM, and other peripherals that remain powered on even when the computer is idle. Understanding idle power consumption is important for optimizing energy efficiency and reducing electricity costs, especially in environments with multiple computers or servers.
Let's say a computer has a total power consumption of 200 W, and the power consumption of active components is 150 W. Using the formula:
\[ P_{\text{idle}} = 200 \, W - 150 \, W = 50 \, W \]
So, the computer's idle power is 50 W.
