15.4.7.8.4 - More efficient components
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What is the typical efficiency percentage of desktop power supplies?
💡 Hint: Think about how much of the energy is wasted as heat.
How do smaller hard drives compare to larger ones regarding energy use?
💡 Hint: Consider the physical size and its impact.
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What is the typical efficiency of a standard desktop power supply?
💡 Hint: Remember the power waste principle.
True or False: Smaller hard drives consume more power than larger hard drives.
💡 Hint: Think about the size-to-power relationship.
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Evaluate how upgrading all components of a desktop (PSU, storage, display) to energy-efficient options would impact total energy costs for a year, given specific usage patterns.
💡 Hint: Think about the differences in costs between regular and efficient models.
Discuss the potential challenges of transitioning to all efficient components in a legacy computing infrastructure, including budget, training, and integration issues.
💡 Hint: Reflect on both immediate costs and long-term savings.
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