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Heat Gain for Computers
I have designed data centers and computer-based offices many times over the decades. I am a Google architect. For years the trend line was lower power consumption each year. However, with the current trend of more CPU power and power-hungry GPUs, that trend is no longer as true. As AI and ML...- John_Hanley
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- Forum: HVAC/R engineering
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Heat Gain for Computers
The simplest method is to read the power consumed on the UPS display. If you do not have a UPS, get one. Otherwise buy an inexpensive power usage meter. I use a rule of thumb for modern (2020+) desktop computers. Typical i5/i7, two monitors: 250W or 900 BTUs. Now add another 50-100W or 170-340...- John_Hanley
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- Forum: HVAC/R engineering
