Sapphire Puts 16-Pin Power Connector on an RX 9070 XT
Seeing an AMD graphics card equipped with a 16-pin (12VHPWR/12V-2x6) power connector is exceptionally rare. However, AMD AIB partner Sapphire is dabbling with the connector on its all-new RX 9070 XT Nitro+, creating one of the most aesthetically pleasing implementations yet. The Sapphire Nitro+ RX 9070 XT's supplementary connector is located inside the graphics card itself, hidden underneath a removable backplate that is magnetically attached rather than screwed in.
- This innovative design showcases Sapphire's commitment to pushing the boundaries of aesthetics and functionality in its high-end GPUs.
- Will this trend towards more cable-friendly designs become standard across the industry, or will it be a niche feature reserved for boutique brands like Sapphire?