New energy regulations prompt Dell to stop sales of high-performance PCs in six states

Six U.S. states have implemented new regulations on high-performance PCs, saying the energy-hungry computers contribute to increased utility fees and green house gas emissions.Dell stopped shipping the Alienware Aurora Ryzen Edition R10 to six states due to energy consumption regulations.Following the institution of a California energy bill, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Oregon, Vermont, and Washington recently adopted new energy consumption standards that impact sales of certain pre-built PCs, reports The Register. Read more...