Dell XPS One 27 All-in-One Desktop, Ivy Bridge-Infused
Power Consumption & Noise
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We used SeaSonic's Power Angel Power Meter to measure the amount of power our test system pulled from the wall. You'll find three figures below: power supply's maximum rated wattage, peak power consumption under a full CPU/GPU load, and how much the system pulled from the wall when idle, following a fresh system boot.
Noise
Only when we fully stressed Dell's system did noise become an issue. With both the CPU and GPU at full tilt, the internal fan(s) slowly but surely ramp up to where they might be a distraction if you require a quiet work environment. Even then, it was never worse than a strong whir.At idle and during routine tasks, the XPS One 27 is nearly whisper quiet.
