How much does a GTX 1660 Super cost to run?
About $3.76 a month for a whole GTX 1660 Super gaming PC used 4 hours a day (half gaming) with one monitor, at the US average rate of 18.16 ¢/kWh. Estimates, not measurements.
Monthly cost by location
4 h/day, 50% gaming, 1 monitor, typical 6-core CPU, 80 PLUS Gold PSU.
| Location | Rate | Per gaming hour | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US average | 18.16¢ | $0.043 | $3.76 | $45 |
| Texas | 15.91¢ | $0.038 | $3.29 | $39 |
| California | 29.75¢ | $0.071 | $6.15 | $74 |
| New York | 28.65¢ | $0.068 | $5.93 | $71 |
| Florida | 14.99¢ | $0.036 | $3.10 | $37 |
| Nevada (cheapest state) | 12.72¢ | $0.030 | $2.63 | $32 |
| Hawaii (most expensive state) | 47.18¢ | $0.112 | $9.76 | $117 |
| United Kingdom (USD) | 40.50¢ | $0.096 | $8.38 | $101 |
| Germany (USD) | 40.90¢ | $0.097 | $8.46 | $102 |
| Canada (USD) | 12.30¢ | $0.029 | $2.54 | $31 |
| Australia (USD) | 25.90¢ | $0.061 | $5.36 | $64 |
Heavier use at the US average: 8 h/day, 75% gaming ≈ $8.95/month. Running at full load 24/7 (rendering, AI, mining) ≈ $41/month.
Test your own GTX 1660 Super PC (30 s)Watts for a GTX 1660 Super PC
| State | GPU only | Whole PC at the wall |
|---|---|---|
| Idle / desktop | ~12 W | ~58 W |
| Typical gaming | ~106 W | ~212 W |
| Full load | 125 W | ~306 W |
FAQ
How many watts does a GTX 1660 Super use?
NVIDIA/AMD/Intel rate the reference GTX 1660 Super at 125 W board power. In games it typically draws less than its rating; we model about 106 W gaming and 12 W at idle. Factory-overclocked cards can draw more.
How much does it cost to run a GTX 1660 Super PC per hour?
About $0.043 per gaming hour for the whole PC plus one monitor at the US average 18.16 ¢/kWh (August 2026, EIA). That is an estimate with a typical 6-core CPU and a Gold PSU.
What PSU do I need for a GTX 1660 Super?
Full-load draw for a typical GTX 1660 Super build is about 306 W at the wall. Check the card maker's recommended PSU wattage; it usually adds headroom for spikes.
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