Cableless GPU design supports backward compatibility and up to 1,000W

Asus's BTF 2.0 offers cableless GPU design, supporting 1,000W and backward compatibility.

: Asus's BTF standard introduces a cableless GPU design, improving power delivery by using a connector next to the PCIe slot. The updated BTF 2.0 now supports both traditional and BTF-compliant motherboards, enabling up to 1,000W power delivery. This new design also includes a detachable GC-HPWR connector for switching modes.

Asus's BTF standard marks a significant advancement in GPU power delivery by shifting away from traditional cables and using a power connector positioned alongside the PCIe slot. The new design seeks to address cable safety concerns raised by Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 users reporting burning power cables while making PC builds simpler and safer.

The evolution to BTF 2.0 overcomes previous upgrade challenges by accommodating both the new GC-HPWR connectors and standard 12v-2x6 connectors. This dual compatibility allows users to pair BTF 2.0 graphics cards with either traditional motherboards or those compliant with the BTF standard, offering more flexibility for custom PC builders.

The BTF 2.0 upgrade increases the wattage limit to 1,000W, even though no consumer GPUs currently require it, allowing room for future flagship cards. Asus, along with partner DIY-APE, is already exploring BTF 3.0 which aims to create a cableless power delivery between power supplies, motherboards, and GPUs, potentially making almost all internal cables obsolete.