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For hardware that prides itself on efficiency, modern GPUs are surprisingly wasteful. Many cards today, including the new Intel Arc models, struggle to stay in their lowest power states consistently.

Nailing down how much power PC components consume is a surprisingly difficult question. It's easy to answer how much power a system draws at the wall -- a basic Kill-A-Watt meter doesn't cost much, ...

Your PC is probably one of the most power-hungry electronics in your home, and you're probably aware of how much power it is capable of consuming under load. However, modern PCs can consume a fair bit ...