Asus Displays an RTX 4070 GPU Running Without Any Power Cables at Computex 2023

Asus displayed concept hardware at Computex 2023, capable of running the Nvidia RTX 4070 graphics card without any power cables. The card was instead using a custom slot on the motherboard to provide up to 600W of power to the GPU. Since it was a prototype, there are several things still unclear about the exact functioning of this hardware. Here’s what we know so far about Asus’ latest technology.

Compatibility and requirements

Asus mentioned that motherboards which can work with their power delivery interface support conventional graphics cards. There are several requirements in place for Asus’ technological marvel to work. For starters, a custom graphics card which supports Asus’ new power delivery interface would be needed. Along with that, a custom motherboard would also be needed to make this work.

Price

Asus revealed that motherboards and graphics cards with their new power delivery solution will be priced in the premium budget category. However, the company did not reveal the price or when this new interface would be released. It is also unclear whether Asus plans to use this only for their gaming laptops, or if they will be launching this interface to be integrated into other gaming devices as well. This will also influence the price Asus will decide for the interfaces. If it will solely be for Asus devices, it is likely to increase the price of high-end devices, considering the interface is priced in the premium range.

While it may be pricey, the prospect of fewer cables to draw power can make this innovation by Asus attractive for PC builders. It’s also a promising alternative to having clunky cables which have been leading to hardware failures such as melting power connectors, as highlighted by PC Gamer.