If you’ve built the perfect energy-efficient PC, then you’ll need some incredible peripherals to match! Thankfully, we’ve put together this list of some of our favourite energy-efficient peripherals that are sure to help to defeat your enemies and cut down your electricity bill.
Our Favourite Energy-Efficient Peripherals:
USB Hubs:
With a USB Hub, you can quickly turn off any of your USB-powered devices to stop them from draining power when not in use.
Streamplify USB Hub:
Streamline your battle station with the Streamplify USB Hub. With six USB slots and one USB 2.0A, you have everything you need to organise and manage all your important peripherals. With this USB Hub, you can effortlessly switch off any of your devices with ease to help cut down on your energy consumption. The power LED indicator on each of the power buttons will show you whether or not your devices are actively drawing power.
- USB Hub
- Six USB slots and one USB 2.0A charging port
- Power LED indictors
- Sixteen swappable acrylic icons
- Integrated cable clip
Eco Monitors:
Monitors that have a dedicated eco mode, or EnergyStar rating, don’t require as much power, especially when in standby.
AOC Gaming 24’’ 24G2U Gaming Monitor:
Immersive yourself in your favourite gaming worlds with the AOC Gaming 24’’ 24G2U Monitor. With a 1920×1080 display resolution and 144Hz refresh rates, enjoy smooth visuals and crystal-clear images at 1080p. This monitor comes equipped with an intelligent Energystar mode. Whilst not in use and on standby, it will only consume 0.3W of power, helping to cut down your energy usage.
- 24” gaming monitor
- 1920×1080 display resolution
- 144Hz refresh rates
- AMD FreeSync compatible
- Energystar mode
ASUS TUF Gaming 27’’ VG27WQ1B Gaming Monitor:
The ASUS TUF Gaming 27’’ VG27WQ1B Monitor has a 2560×1440 display resolution and 165Hz refresh rates to deliver stutter-free, high-quality images, and videos. With built-in anti-ghosting and tearing technology, enjoy sharp visuals and ultra-fast frame rates for an optimum gaming experience. What’s more, this monitor features an intelligent power-saving mode which reduces consumption to only 0.5W!
- 27” gaming monitor
- Curved
- 2560×1440 display resolution
- 165Hz refresh rates
- Intelligent power-saving mode
External SSDs:
Boost your storage with an external Solid State Drive. SSDs don’t require much power compared to hard drives due to the lack of mechanical moving parts. These external SSDs are great for giving you more storage space without breaking your wallet.
WD Black P40 2TB M.2 Portable USB External SSD:
The WD Black P40 2TB External SSD comes packed with 2TB of storage capacity for all your favourite games, music, videos, and so much more! With read and write speeds of up to 2000MB/s, take advantage of the ultra-fast data transfer speeds and access all your files wherever and whenever you need to. To utilise the WD Black P40 2TB External SSD, all you need is a spare USB port on your PC or laptop.
- External SSD
- 2TB storage capacity
- Read speed of 2000MB/s
- Write speed of 2000MB/s
- USB 3.2 interface
Wired Peripherals:
Investing in some wired gaming peripherals can help to reduce your energy consumption. Unlike wireless, wired peripherals don’t require regular charging. Instead, any wired devices draw power out of your PC.
For example, the average power consumption of a wired gaming mouse is 0.1-0.5W, whereas a wireless mouse requires 0.3W – 0.5W. Some wireless peripherals can come with a receiver that will also draw additional power.
Glorious Model O-USB RGB Odin White Optical Gaming Mouse:
Flick, click, and glide your way to victory with the Glorious Model O Gaming Mouse. Extremely lightweight, this mouse is only 58g and can accelerations of up to 50G. Take advantage of the 12,000 optical DPI for precise, ultra-fast clicks and response times when you need them most. Plus, its ergonomic shape means you can carry on gaming for longer in comfort.
- Wired gaming mouse
- Pixart PMW-3360 sensor
- Up to 12,000 optical DPI
- Stylish honeycomb design
- RGB lighting
Ducky One3 Classic TKL USB RGB White Mechanical Keyboard:
Built with all-new QUACKY mechanics, the Ducky One3 Classic TKL Keyboard combines performance with stylish aesthetics. Thanks to its hot-swappable PCB, you can switch between a plethora of key switches to design your perfect gaming keyboard. This keyboard also includes double-shot keycaps for enhanced durability, adjustable feet, and integrated RGB lighting that can be synchronised to suit the rest of your battle station.
The Ducky One3 series is available in a multitude of different colours. This model is all-white, with a blue enter key.
- Mechancial gaming keyboard
- TKL form factor
- Hot-swappable PCB
- This model comes with Kalih Yellow sockets
- PBT double-shot keycaps
- All white design
ASUS ROG Strix GO Core Moonlight White Wired Gaming Headset:
Become immersed in all your favourite soundscapes with the ASUS ROG Strix GO Core Gaming Headset. Engineered with 40mm neodymium drivers and 7.1 surround sound experience rich, clear sound that will give you a distinct advantage over your enemies. This gaming headset is lightweight, weighing only 252g, and features a detachable microphone arm and foldable design. Perfect for on-the-go gaming.
- Gaming headset
- 40mm neodymium drivers
- 7.1 surround sound
- Detachable microphone
- Foldable design
- All white
Streamplify CAM Full HD 1080p Webcam:
Perfect for if you want to kickstart your streaming career! With the Streamplify CAM Webcam, all of your images and videos will be captured at 60FPS in full HD at 1080p. Every detail will be picked up and displayed crystal-clear, thanks to the 2.0 megapixel camera. What’s more, this webcam comes equipped with a versatile clip that is compatible with laptops, monitors, and even desks, so you can place it anywhere! If that isn’t enough, then there is also a compatible tripod included. The Streamplify CAM Webcam only requires 5V of power and a spare USB 2.0 or 3.0 port on your PC or laptop.
- Full HD webcam
- 2.0 megapixel camera
- Records at 60FPS at 1080p
- Includes a clip and tripod
Improve Your Energy-Efficiency:
If you want some more tips on how to make your gaming PC more energy-efficient, then we have a wide range of dedicated blog articles on that subject!
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