wondering how is idle power after optimization

lucius_verus · 2026-08-02T05:02:09 1785646929

According to the docs, with a governor installed you go from 85-105W at idle to 65-85W.

Reference: https://elektricm.github.io/amd-bc250-docs/system/governor/

plug_world · 2026-08-02T03:26:47 1785641207

Unfortunately I don't have the tools to measure the power draw directly from the outlet.

But the software reports 30-45W power draw when the systems at max load. However lower-end titles and idle draw hovers between 10W-20W.

jauntywundrkind · 2026-08-02T04:42:12 1785645732

I would absolutely not buy assuming this. People used to work hard to get 70W at the socket idle. Things have gotten better, much better, but at the socket those sound like miracle numbers.

dannyw · 2026-08-02T05:20:41 1785648041

Those absolutely are miracle numbers and don’t seem remotely accurate. What does the wall report?

I remember people were saying this IDLES at like 80w wall, I’m sure it’s been optimised, but 35w at load is super unlikely