“Banned” Gaming PC Misinformation & Irresponsible Reporting (CEC PSU Energy Requirements)

The latest PC gaming controversy stemmed from a misrepresentation or misinterpretation of power efficiency requirements for some systems. Sponsor: Buy Thermal Grizzly Kryonaut paste on Amazon () or Hydronaut paste for water cooling (Amazon - ) The recently enacted CEC energy efficiency requirements apply to a few states (although we’re still waiting to see how 5 of them adopt it), and the headlines were about “gaming PCs“ getting “banned“ just for having high power consumption. That’s not accurate. In this video, we’ll explain 2% load CEC requirements, short-term idle and long-term idle requirements, the loopholes in the laws that OEMs will probably abuse, and give you more of a level-headed look at how it all works. We’ll also talk about DIY gaming PCs vs. pre-built gaming PC requirements, PSU requirements as a whole, and who this impacts. Get the new Explosion & Repair poster! Or the Video Ca