Future Asus GPUs to utilize 250 watts of power from PCIe slot directly
In the world of technology, innovation never rests, and Asus has taken a significant step forward with a new concept for graphics cards. This design aims to eliminate power cables, making setup and maintenance easier than ever.
The new design, which Asus introduced in China, allows entry-level and mid-range graphics cards with a maximum power consumption of up to 250 watts to be powered without a cable on the graphics card. This is a significant leap from the current maximum of 75 watts for a graphics card.
Asus' cable hiding system, Back-to-Future (BTF), has been tested by community member Darklordx, and the principle of this system was discussed in detail on the CB-Funk Podcast #136, hosted by Jan-Frederik and Fabian. The classic 8-pin PCIe connector for graphics cards is moved directly onto the motherboard in this design, and the pins responsible for power supply are 'tuned' by using more material (copper), making them thicker and wider and thus increasing their conductivity.
The GC-HPWR connector, a product from Asus, was recently shown to lead to available products. This connector, which Asus developed themselves, is an improved, high-performance detachable GPU power connector supporting up to 1000 watts, integrated into Asus' hardware designs.
While the podcast did discuss the 'Mouse Revolution' and Breaking News, FSR 4 on RDNA 3, it did not delve into the potential power output of up to 250 watts for the new design or the suitability of specific graphics cards, such as the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 Ti, GeForce RTX 5070, or the AMD Radeon RX 9070. However, an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 Ti with 180 watts TDP could be suitable for this design, but a GeForce RTX 5070 with 250 watts might be too close to the limit. On the AMD Radeon side, an RX 9070 with 220 watts could be a possibility for this design.
The new design could potentially revolutionise the graphics card market, making setup and maintenance easier and more efficient. As more information about this groundbreaking design becomes available, we will keep you updated. Stay tuned for more tech news and innovations!
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