Cost to run a gaming pc in Australian Capital Territory (2026–27)
ACT reference tariff · 37.0c/kWh
Typical use (3 h/day, 365 days a year at 400 W) ≈ $162/year on the Evoenergy rate.
Source: ICRC retail electricity price recalibration 2026–27 (ActewAGL standing offer), effective 1 July 2026
| Model band | Per hour | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Efficient (100 W) | $0.04 | $0.11 | $3.37 | $40 |
| Typical (400 W) | $0.15 | $0.44 | $13.48 | $162 |
| High (650 W) | $0.24 | $0.72 | $21.91 | $263 |
Appliance running-cost calculator
ACTGaming PC: 100–650 W typical range.
2–4 h/day under load for a regular gamer; idle/desktop draw is far lower.
- Per day (3 h)
- $0.44
- Per month
- $13.48
- Per year (365 days)
- $161.86
Tariff: 37.0c/kWh — ICRC retail electricity price recalibration 2026–27 (ActewAGL standing offer) for the Evoenergy network, effective 1 July 2026. Wattage basis: Critical Hit — gaming system electricity use in Australia. Full gaming pc costs in ACT →
The same appliance in other states
Cutting the cost
A gaming rig only pulls serious power under load, so turn on sleep and power-saving profiles for idle time and browsing. Cap the frame rate when you don't need every last one; the graphics card eases off and draws less. Try not to leave it grinding through downloads overnight unless you must, and switch off at the wall to kill the standby draw from the tower and monitors.
Frequently asked questions
- What does a gaming pc cost per hour in ACT?
- $0.15 at the typical 400 W draw on ACT's reference rate of 37.0c/kWh (Evoenergy network). Efficient models run $0.04, high-draw models $0.24.
- How is this calculated?
- Watts ÷ 1,000 × the tariff = cost per hour, then × hours × days for the period figures. Every figure on this page uses ACT's 2026–27 reference rate — change the assumptions in the calculator above.
- Is the tariff here what I actually pay?
- It's the ICRC retail electricity price recalibration 2026–27 (ActewAGL standing offer) usage rate for the Evoenergy network — the government reference. Your market offer may be a little under it; your zone may differ. See ACT rates by zone.
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2–4 h/day under load for a regular gamer; idle/desktop draw is far lower.