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Muerto

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Watt´s
« on: May 11, 2010, 06:43:15 PM »
How many watt´s does an arcade use when starting up/running??
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Re: Watt´s
« Reply #1 on: May 11, 2010, 07:16:31 PM »
There are many variables. Monitor size, type, resolution.. etc..

http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=77508.0
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Re: Watt´s
« Reply #2 on: May 11, 2010, 07:19:35 PM »
Indeed, I'd say an average early 80's color game would be around 90/120 Watt.

I think a game like SW cockpit is about 200W. Vector games generally use more power then rasters.

However, the start-up surge can be considerably larger !
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Re: Watt´s
« Reply #3 on: May 11, 2010, 08:17:27 PM »
hey! thanks!
then the cheap 45 watt´s i just bought won´t get me fare... :(
« Last Edit: May 11, 2010, 08:22:38 PM by Muerto »
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