Comments on: How To Create A Energy Efficient Computer http://greenguysglobal.com/blog/how-to-create-a-energy-efficient-computer Men from all over the world sharing their views, ideas and experiences on living a more sustainable life Thu, 24 Dec 2009 05:52:59 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Yoggi http://greenguysglobal.com/blog/how-to-create-a-energy-efficient-computer/comment-page-1#comment-2158 Yoggi Fri, 24 Jul 2009 12:21:45 +0000 http://greenguysglobal.com/blog/how-to-create-a-energy-efficient-computer#comment-2158 Thanks for you very informative article. I have upgrade my PC with <a href="http://www.om-nanotech.com" rel="nofollow">AUM RAM</a> and its working better than before. I have not gone through defrag, first I want to know If there any chance of loosing data from the system after de-fragmenting the drives. Thanks again. Thanks for you very informative article. I have upgrade my PC with AUM RAM and its working better than before. I have not gone through defrag, first I want to know If there any chance of loosing data from the system after de-fragmenting the drives.

Thanks again.

]]> By: Efficient Computer | www.renuSearch.com http://greenguysglobal.com/blog/how-to-create-a-energy-efficient-computer/comment-page-1#comment-552 Efficient Computer | www.renuSearch.com Sun, 27 Jul 2008 19:57:16 +0000 http://greenguysglobal.com/blog/how-to-create-a-energy-efficient-computer#comment-552 Thanks for this great post! I never thought of making an energy efficient computer. That's great! Thanks for this great post! I never thought of making an energy efficient computer. That’s great!

]]> By: Terrafarmer http://greenguysglobal.com/blog/how-to-create-a-energy-efficient-computer/comment-page-1#comment-173 Terrafarmer Fri, 21 Mar 2008 14:05:36 +0000 http://greenguysglobal.com/blog/how-to-create-a-energy-efficient-computer#comment-173 Make sure your drive is defragmented. Lots of file fragmentation means more work for the drive i.e. unnecessary movements of the read/write head and higher power consumption. Especially true for laptops. Also, when you choose a defragmenter, choose one that is automatic and can defrag in the background while you work, utilizing only unused system resources to defrag. Unlike with manual/scheduled defragmentation, on auto defrag, the PC does not need to be left on overnight solely for defragging. This saves power. When you multiply the power savings from one computer with the hundreds or thousands in an office, the benefit will be quite substantial. Also, use CPUs with low power consumption and intelligent power/speed management. It can cut down on unnecessary heat generation from the CPU as well as power consumption. Make sure your drive is defragmented. Lots of file fragmentation means more work for the drive i.e. unnecessary movements of the read/write head and higher power consumption. Especially true for laptops. Also, when you choose a defragmenter, choose one that is automatic and can defrag in the background while you work, utilizing only unused system resources to defrag. Unlike with manual/scheduled defragmentation, on auto defrag, the PC does not need to be left on overnight solely for defragging. This saves power. When you multiply the power savings from one computer with the hundreds or thousands in an office, the benefit will be quite substantial.

Also, use CPUs with low power consumption and intelligent power/speed management. It can cut down on unnecessary heat generation from the CPU as well as power consumption.

]]> By: Lonny Paul http://greenguysglobal.com/blog/how-to-create-a-energy-efficient-computer/comment-page-1#comment-172 Lonny Paul Fri, 21 Mar 2008 02:09:30 +0000 http://greenguysglobal.com/blog/how-to-create-a-energy-efficient-computer#comment-172 Charles, Great post - as a former Marion resident, it was cool to see a blog from Marion - who woulda thunk it? These are great recommendations for saving power - they say if people would only turn off their PC when they leave the office that the reduction in carbon emissions and power consumption would be incredible. Perhaps when carbon taxing becomes an issue IT managers will finally force down power control settings across the grid to ensure their company isn't 'taxed' to death overnight every single day. While I'm buying my parts to upgrade my computers and re-use old parts in external enclosures and the like, I tend to use <a href="http://www.compusa.com" rel="nofollow">CompUSA</a>. Since they have relaunched their website they have a ton more stuff than they used to - and I'm also a fan of Tiger too. Once again - great post! Charles,

Great post – as a former Marion resident, it was cool to see a blog from Marion – who woulda thunk it?

These are great recommendations for saving power – they say if people would only turn off their PC when they leave the office that the reduction in carbon emissions and power consumption would be incredible.

Perhaps when carbon taxing becomes an issue IT managers will finally force down power control settings across the grid to ensure their company isn’t ‘taxed’ to death overnight every single day.

While I’m buying my parts to upgrade my computers and re-use old parts in external enclosures and the like, I tend to use CompUSA. Since they have relaunched their website they have a ton more stuff than they used to – and I’m also a fan of Tiger too.

Once again – great post!

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