GMKTec G3 N100 Mini PC power consumption

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Hi,
i have a little “problem” with the power consumption of my Home Assistant installation (Proxmox) on an GMKTec G3 N100 16Gb. I am using the Ethernet connection and onboard Bluetooth (C-States enabled). I have an idle power consumption between 10 - 11 watts. According to my feeling it is a way to high compared to other users with an N100 Mini Pc.

Does anyone have any ideas on how I can reduce the power consumption further?

I am grateful for any answers and help!

Thanks,
Bansnip

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Here, try this.

FYI, 10-11 watts average is quite low. I’m running mine on an i7 which averages exactly twice that amount (with powersave enabled)

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Thank you man! It immediately went down to 8.4 watts. Does anyone else have any suggestions? Some people manage 7 watts.

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The only other power saving option I applied was disabling the BT & WiFi radios. I don’t think you can do that if you’re using BT since they’re using the same chip.

8.4w is a 20% decrease in consumption. I would take the win and be happy with it.