Asus, the Taiwanese component manufacturer, has introduced prototypes of a new gaming graphics card at the Computex IT trade fair. Unlike the traditional graphics cards that require visible power connections, the GeForce RTX 4070 draws its energy from the mainboard. Asus has equipped the graphics card with an additional contact strip behind the PEG connector that transmits up to 600 watts, equivalent to the current high-end graphics cards that use the 12VHPWR connection.
The rear contacts are used to power the graphics card, while the data runs via PCI Express x16, which is in line with standard practices. The LGA1700 motherboard, which is compatible with Core i processors of 12th and 13th generation, is designed in a non-standard DIY APE format. Although it corresponds with the ATX standard in terms of dimensions, the connections for power, SATA, fans, etc., are located at the back of the board.
The motherboard comes equipped with a 12VHPWR and three 8-pin PEG sockets that route power from the power supply to the graphics card power connector on the front panel. The rear connections are intended to enable desktop PCs with glass windows, where the cables can remain invisible from the outside. Instead, they remain hidden on the back of the mainboard carrier.
Asus has come up with an innovative solution to address the issue of visible power connections in gaming graphics cards. With the GeForce RTX 4070, gamers can now enjoy an immersive gaming experience without any visible cables on the front panel. As the technology advances, more such innovative solutions are expected to hit the market, making computing and gaming more streamlined and efficient for users.
