Without a power connector, ASUS displays a concept GeForce RTX 4070.

During its Computex 2023 showcase and ASUS HQ tour for the press, ASUS revealed a new concept graphics card based on the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 design. What sets this graphics card apart is that it doesn't require standard power connectors. Instead, it draws power from a proprietary slot on the motherboard.

It's important to note that this graphics card is still in the concept phase. It draws power from a special PCIe-like slot connector located at the bottom of the graphics card. This means that it will require a special motherboard, which ASUS had on display during the showcase. The motherboard is based on a Z790 TUF Gaming motherboard and has all the connectors at the back of the motherboard. It includes three 8-pin PCIe and a single 12VHPWR connector, which are meant to power the graphics card. However, this motherboard also requires a special PC case with cut-outs for those connectors.

ASUS is currently limiting the design to 600 W and the GeForce RTX 4070 as it's still under development. ASUS is keeping a lot of information under NDA, but there are plans for a possible GeForce RTX 4090 version as well. These graphics cards could be available globally and as a limited edition as ASUS tests the market and demand for such products. We should have more information soon and will update the article accordingly.