Gaming PC Energy Cost Calculator
High-performance desktop computer optimized for gaming with dedicated graphics card.
Power Draw
500W
watts
Annual kWh
600
avg usage
Annual Cost
$78
avg national
CO₂/Year
0.43 tons
carbon impact
Gaming PC Cost Calculator
Customize usage and your state's electricity rate for accurate cost estimates.
Daily Cost
$0.26
Monthly Cost
$6.50
Annual Cost
$78
Lifetime Cost
$390
Energy Saving Opportunities
Energy Saving Tips
- ✓Use balanced power mode when not gaming
- ✓Enable GPU power management
- ✓Shut down instead of sleep mode
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| Appliance | Watts | Annual kWh | Annual Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gaming PC (current) | 500W | 600 | $78 |
| Gaming Console | 150W | 135 | $18 |
| Gaming Laptop | 180W | 270 | $35 |
| Desktop Computer | 200W | 480 | $62 |
Gaming PC Cost Summary
Purchase Price (one-time)$1,500
Annual Energy Cost (at 13¢/kWh)$78
Lifespan 5 years
Lifetime Energy Cost (energy only)$390
Total Cost of Ownership (purchase + energy)$1,890
Gaming PC Energy FAQ
Gaming PC Running Cost by City (top 100)
Electricity rates vary by city, so the cost to run a gaming pc does too. See your local cost:
New York, NYLos Angeles, CAChicago, ILHouston, TXPhoenix, AZPhiladelphia, PASan Antonio, TXSan Diego, CADallas, TXSan Jose, CAAustin, TXJacksonville, FLFort Worth, TXColumbus, OHIndianapolis, INCharlotte, NCSan Francisco, CASeattle, WADenver, COWashington, DCNashville, TNOklahoma City, OKEl Paso, TXBoston, MAPortland, ORLas Vegas, NVDetroit, MIMemphis, TNLouisville, KYBaltimore, MDMilwaukee, WIAlbuquerque, NMTucson, AZFresno, CASacramento, CAKansas City, MOMesa, AZAtlanta, GAOmaha, NEColorado Springs, CORaleigh, NCLong Beach, CAVirginia Beach, VAMiami, FLOakland, CAMinneapolis, MNTulsa, OKBakersfield, CATampa, FLWichita, KSArlington, TXAurora, CONew Orleans, LACleveland, OHHonolulu, HIAnaheim, CALexington, KYStockton, CAHenderson, NVCorpus Christi, TXRiverside, CANewark, NJSaint Paul, MNSanta Ana, CACincinnati, OHIrvine, CAOrlando, FLPittsburgh, PASt. Louis, MOGreensboro, NCOyster Bay, NYJersey City, NJAnchorage, AKLincoln, NEPlano, TXDurham, NCBuffalo, NYChandler, AZChula Vista, CAToledo, OHMadison, WIGilbert, AZReno, NVLubbock, TXFort Wayne, INNorth Las Vegas, NVSt. Petersburg, FLIrving, TXLaredo, TXWinston-Salem, NCChesapeake, VAGlendale, AZGarland, TXScottsdale, AZArlington, VANorfolk, VANorth Hempstead, NYBoise, IDFremont, CASpokane, WA
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