Cost to run a gaming pc in Tasmania (2026–27)
TAS reference tariff · 28.0c/kWh
Typical use (3 h/day, 365 days a year at 400 W) ≈ $122/year on the TasNetworks rate.
Source: OTTER-approved Aurora Energy Standing Offer 2026–27 (approved 25 June 2026) — Tariff 31, effective 1 July 2026
| Model band | Per hour | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Efficient (100 W) | $0.03 | $0.08 | $2.55 | $31 |
| Typical (400 W) | $0.11 | $0.34 | $10.20 | $122 |
| High (650 W) | $0.18 | $0.55 | $16.57 | $199 |
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TASGaming 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)
- $0.34
- Per month
- $10.20
- Per year (365 days)
- $122.44
Tariff: 28.0c/kWh — OTTER-approved Aurora Energy Standing Offer 2026–27 (approved 25 June 2026) — Tariff 31 for the TasNetworks network, effective 1 July 2026. Wattage basis: Critical Hit — gaming system electricity use in Australia. Full gaming pc costs in TAS →
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 TAS?
- $0.11 at the typical 400 W draw on TAS's reference rate of 28.0c/kWh (TasNetworks network). Efficient models run $0.03, high-draw models $0.18.
- 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 TAS's 2026–27 reference rate — change the assumptions in the calculator above.
- Is the tariff here what I actually pay?
- It's the OTTER-approved Aurora Energy Standing Offer 2026–27 (approved 25 June 2026) — Tariff 31 usage rate for the TasNetworks network — the government reference. Your market offer may be a little under it; your zone may differ. See TAS rates by zone.
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2–4 h/day under load for a regular gamer; idle/desktop draw is far lower.