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# <center> Power Consumption Monitoring</center>
### <center>Guide to set up Joulemeter for Desktop</center>
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#### Step 1: Determine your PC's Base Idle Power
[Calculate](http://powersupplycalculator.net/)

[Watt Meter](https://www.amazon.com/Zettaguard-S31-Grey-Compatible-Electronics-Smartphone/dp/B071RPFJ5S/ref=sr_1_4?crid=24CGUNSX8LVT3&keywords=watt+meter&qid=1551033178&s=wireless&sprefix=watt+%2Cmobile%2C153&sr=1-4](https://www.amazon.com/Zettaguard-S31-Grey-Compatible-Electronics-Smartphone/dp/B071RPFJ5S/ref=sr_1_4?crid=24CGUNSX8LVT3&keywords=watt+meter&qid=1551033178&s=wireless&sprefix=watt+%2Cmobile%2C153&sr=1-4)](https://www.amazon.com/Zettaguard-S31-Grey-Compatible-Electronics-Smartphone/dp/B071RPFJ5S/ref=sr_1_4?crid=24CGUNSX8LVT3&keywords=watt+meter&qid=1551033178&s=wireless&sprefix=watt+%2Cmobile%2C153&sr=1-4 "Wall Meter")

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#### Step 2: Download Power Monitor

[Joulemeter](https://www.trishtech.com/2013/03/calibrate-pc-power-consumption-with-joulemeter/)

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#### Step 3: Review Power Drivers
* Gaming 🎮
* Mining ⛏
* Porn 😋
* Excessive/Large Downloads 💽
* Bot Trading 📈
* Regular Computer Usage 🖱

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