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According to the specifications the max power draw is 1650W. All of that is converted into heat so it's like a small space heater.

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It’s more than a space heater. Any heater is usually 1500w.

And that is to keep it safe. Continuously pulling 1650 W out of a US power socket is not safe. I've seen even 1500 W continuous heat up loose connections inside the socket to a level that charred plastic. Leaving this machine running a heavy compute load for hours without a 20A socket is a fire hazard:

> Surprising efficiency: Despite its scale, the workstation pulls 1650W at peak, low enough to run on a standard 15-amp / 120V household circuit.

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