Asus shows PCIe-powered graphics card concept
By ForGeeks
Asus has unveiled prototype technology that allows graphics cards to receive up to 250W of power directly through a PCIe slot, without the usual cables. The solution could dramatically simplify PC assembly and remove unnecessary wires from the chassis.
The company is already working on simplifying cabling with its BTF (Back to the Future) series of boards, where all connectors are moved to the back. These boards are capable of delivering up to 600W to compatible Asus graphics cards via a connector next to the PCIe.
The new approach takes this idea further, with a modified PCIe 5.0 x16 slot capable of delivering up to 250W, well above the standard 75W. To accomplish this, power is supplied via a hidden 8-pin on the motherboard itself. The cable remains, but it’s not visible in the assembled system.
The 250W of power is sufficient for GeForce RTX 5060 Ti and similar cards. Flagship GPUs will still require additional connectors. However, compatibility is preserved: Asus’ experimental cards will be able to work with regular boards using standard power cables.
