> If absolute raw power is not mandatory, you may have a look at
> Atom-based servers -like
>
http://www.supermicro.es/?opcion=contenido&plt=notas&id=137 for example-.
>
> This servers consumption should make a difference when working on
> renovable energy sources.
>
> Regards!
>
> Jean-Francois escribis:
> > Le lundi 08 fivrier 2010 04:10:22, Nick Holland a icrit :
> >> With all this talk about power reduction...I'm going to toss out one
> >> small suggestion:
> >>
> >> Get a Wattmeter, and measure... Don't waste your time speculating.
> >
> > Hello,
> >
> > I did. It's consuming some 90 Watts at idle.
> > Actually, it's an Athlon but the latest Sempron has an even reduced TDP.
> > My next server will be based on it.
> > Actually even 70 Watts is a little bit high for my next server given the
> > fact it will be in an autonomous environment (small wind/solar
> > generators).
> >
> > Regards
>
