diff --git a/code/modules/modular_computers/computers/item/computer_power.dm b/code/modules/modular_computers/computers/item/computer_power.dm
index 0c3672352d0..24950621de6 100644
--- a/code/modules/modular_computers/computers/item/computer_power.dm
+++ b/code/modules/modular_computers/computers/item/computer_power.dm
@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 ///The multiplier given to the base overtime charge drain value if its flashlight is on.
-#define FLASHLIGHT_DRAIN_MULTIPLIER 1.25
+#define FLASHLIGHT_DRAIN_MULTIPLIER 1.1
 
 // Tries to draw power from charger or, if no operational charger is present, from power cell.
 /obj/item/modular_computer/proc/use_power(amount = 0)
@@ -41,8 +41,9 @@
 ///Charge depends on whether the PC is on, and what programs are running/idle on it.
 /obj/item/modular_computer/proc/handle_power(seconds_per_tick)
 	var/power_usage = screen_on ? base_active_power_usage : base_idle_power_usage
+
 	if(light_on)
-		base_active_power_usage *= FLASHLIGHT_DRAIN_MULTIPLIER
+		power_usage *= FLASHLIGHT_DRAIN_MULTIPLIER
 	if(active_program)
 		power_usage += active_program.power_cell_use
 	for(var/datum/computer_file/program/open_programs as anything in idle_threads)