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power consumption specs for Optiplex 3020
I am trying to locate and understand specifications for typical power consumption and maximum (startup) power consumption for the Optiplex 3020 SFF. Is the 255W power supply the correct number to assume for either of those power consumption figures?
I see the name plate of one of this 100-240V, 4.6Amp, Is that correct? equal to 100x4.6A= 460VA.
I just need some approximation of the normal and maximum working loads in either watts or amps so I can estimate the total power consumption needs for a large exhibit with many components Optiplex 3020. Maximum is important because of the potential for many devices to be powered up simultaneously, if that makes sense. And what is the Power Factor of the Power Supply of this CPU?
Mary G
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August 8th, 2018 16:00
Spec sheet here for the 3020 models--there are 3 diff models.
http://i.dell.com/sites/doccontent/shared-content/data-sheets/en/Documents/CSG-EN-XX-ALL-Optiplex-3020-Spec-Sheet.pdf
Thebesiegedgamer
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June 25th, 2020 07:00
On the sticker in my model, it does in fact show a rating, but its the tiniest text you'll ever see! or not! The rated wattage is 255w, and you hit it right on the dot.
donm4599x
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June 25th, 2020 12:00
@MetanoiaNic
Others gave very good info, but whatever numbers you arrive at should be adjusted a little higher. Engineers would call it a "safety factor". There can also be startup surge currents. Not as bad as an electric motor's magnetizing current draw, but still there.
Good luck.