Asus has updated its BTF (Back to Future) standard with a new connector that provides significantly more power than the 12V-2x6 connector. HardwareLuxx reports that the new GC-HPWR connector is rated for 1,000W. It also features a retractable design, making the connector optional and improving BTF GPU compatibility with traditional motherboards.
BTF aims to improve PC aesthetics by reducing cable clutter. Products built around BTF feature connectors placed at the back of the motherboard, hiding the power cables. In other cases, BTF-branded Asus graphics cards use a proprietary connector next to the PCIe x16 slot to power the GPU instead of a supplementary power cable.
