Following the announcement of the ban of the RTX 3090 Ti judged too energy consuming a new measure is expected to emerge. Indeed, there is talk of applying an ecological bonus / penalty system on graphics cards. A system similar to that of our cars … But applied to computer components.
Graphic cards: a malus of 6% to 14% depending on consumption!
With graphic cards more and more consuming, the government thought: “what better than to apply a bonus/malus? The money received will be used to finance the installation of new power plants in order to reinforce France’s energy autonomy.
But how is this bonus/malus calculated? Simply according to the consumption of the card. We find a range of 6% to 14% of malus depending on the consumption of the GPU. Above 400W, the product is simply banned from the country. Finally, to be entitled to a bonus, you will simply have to turn to a graphics card without a power connector, proof that the card consumes less than 75W.
On this April 1st, the time is getting serious, it’s time to put on your yellow RGB vest. Don’t forget to sign change.org petitions to make things happen.
