How to Buy a Green PC ?

An environmentally friendly computer will help preserve the environment—and save you money. Here's what you need to know.

By Jasmin Malik Chua
PCs and information-technology equipment consume $8 billion in annual electricity costs each year in the United States. The price is even greater when you factor in carbon emissions caused by this power use, which contribute to global warming. With such high economic and environmental costs, energy efficiency has become unavoidably vital. In other words, it's time to take your PC green.

If you've been thinking about buying a PC that's less harmful to the environment, you're not alone. A recent survey found that more than half of PC buyers in nine countries were willing to spend more for green machines. The survey also found that consumers believe that tech manufacturers should be held more accountable for the impact of their products on the environment, a fact that PC makers are slowly accepting.

The perfect green computer does not exist yet—and may not for some time. But if you're shopping for a new PC and want to lessen its impact on the environment, there are ways to create a greener computing experience. Here's how.

>Go Small
>Avoid Hazardous Materials
>Look for the Energy Star
>Pick a New PSU
>Go Multicore
>Set it for Savings
>Recycle It

Source :- http://computershopper.com/feature/how-to-buy-a-green-pc#