[ltp] Thinkwiki: idle_consumption

[Peter F. Patel-Schneider]

From: Damien Challet <dchallet@onetel.com>
Subject: [ltp] Thinkwiki: idle_consumption
Date: Sat, 28 Apr 2007 09:57:19 +0200

> Dear All,
> 
> I have begun to write up a list of minimal power consumption, see
> 
> http://www.thinkwiki.org/wiki/Idle_consumptions
> 
> If you happen not to have a username at Thinkwiki, post your numbers to the 
> list, I will add them.
> 
> It would be interesting to add Windows wattage as well.
> 
> D.
> 
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It might be a good idea to post methods to reduce power consumption.

I know a few methods (for a T60p):

1/ CPU Frequency Scaling Monitor - set to minimum (1GHz for T60p)
2/ Turn off switch for wifi and bluetooth (but how to do this in software)
3/ Turn down GPU (aticonfig --set-powerstate=1)

I also know one way to view power consumption, via power manager, is
there a better way?  

The low-state power consumption for my T60p in FC6 is quite variable,
ranging from 18.5W to 24W with the CPUs at 1GHz, GPU at 209/135Hz,
wifi/bluetooth switched off, and lid closed.

Peter F. Patel-Schneider