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ASUS Unveils GC-HPCE Power Interface for Next Generation Graphics Cards

ASUS has announced the GC-HPCE power interface at Computex 2023, which allows the host version to provide up to 600W of power, eliminating the need for additional power cable connections. Now on the stage of CES 2024, it has launched the ROG GeForce RTX 4090 BTF and TUF using this design Gaming graphics card 4070 Ti SUPER BTF.

ASUS has added the word “BTF” to the model numbers of graphics cards using the GC-HPCE interface. The ROG GeForce RTX 4090 BTF and 4070 Ti SUPER BTF released this time are identical to the non-BTF versions in terms of chips The only difference is the power supply method.

Unlike ordinary graphics cards that require the use of PCIE or 12VHPWR cables, BTF graphics cards cancel the power connection port. Instead, there is an additional dedicated power pin behind the gold finger of the PCIe x16, which can be supplied through the designated motherboard. 600W of power.

At the same time, ASUS has also launched two compatible motherboards, ROG Maximus Z790 HERO BTF and TUF GAMING Z790-BTF WIFI.

It is worth noting that ASUS has publicly authorized the GC-HPCE power interface, which means that any relevant manufacturer can actually use it. If this design is successfully implemented in the future, we may be able to see more brands and types of products.

At present, the launch date and price of BTF series products have not been determined yet, it will only be announced that they will meet you in the first half of 2024.

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