Asus is actually trying to offer a graphics card without a power connector. The concept was presented at Computex 2023 and received such enthusiastic support that the company has reportedly decided to begin mass production this fall (via WCCFTech). Honestly, I live for the idea of fewer cables when building my next gaming PC.

Starting with Asus' upcoming RTX 4070, you won't have to stare at unsightly cables sticking out of the sides of the GPU.

The GPU itself will come in the form of a 2.3-slot triple-fan card. The design uses a standard PCIe Gen 4.0 x16 interface, alongside another smaller proprietary interface (labeled GC_HPWR). This is connected to a 16-pin connector, which connects through the back of the motherboard for a clean look.

Yes, there are still cables.

Of course, this requires an entirely new motherboard, which Asus will offer in the form of a very minimalistic looking Z790 TUF Gaming motherboard and TX Gaming B760-BTF WIFI.

The rear GPU connector can provide up to 600W of power to the upcoming GPU, so be prepared for a cable-less eye candy and a possible shock to your wallet as a privilege of this ultra-clean and minimal design evolution. It also means more cables that have to be crammed into an unsightly mass hidden behind the motherboard.

The first models will be available by the end of the year, so those looking for minimal PC building components should keep an eye out.