Power Usage DC 2.3

Does any one know how much power a G5 Dual core 2.3 machine really use? I have seen people use a device called a kill a watt to measure usage. I an would like to know because I have a new G5, PC, fire wire drives and TV and assorted home entertainment system n the same 20 Amp circuit. I can’t believe it uses the 7.5 Amps that the specks state. I have 2.5 GB ram and a second hard drive installed.
Thanks

Kind of a late response, but here goes:
My dual-core 2.3 GHz G5 uses about 250 watts when I'm really giving it a workout. Normally, it runs just under 200 watts.
I haven't tested the G5 by itself sleeping, but the G5 (through a UPS) and the router draw about 10 watts in sleep mode.
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