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That uses way more power than a streaming box, though. From what I found, an Apple TV uses about 6 watts when streaming 4k. I bet an old PC will use at least 10

by ok_dad 3y ago

That uses way more power than a streaming box, though. From what I found, an Apple TV uses about 6 watts when streaming 4k. I bet an old PC will use at least 100 to 200 watts when streaming, and at least 50 watts idle.

slothtrop 3y ago
I've read that a pi 4 uses approximately 6.4 Watts. That's one alternative giving you a full desktop.
- ok_dad 3y ago
  I don’t think a pi can do 4k 60hz? I haven’t used one since forever though, maybe they’re faster. In any case, the OP was talking about an old computer, not a pi.