Gigabyte has released a new GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER graphics card that features a hidden 16-pin power connector.
Gigabyte's Hidden Power Connector "Windforce Max Cooler" Design Debuts On Its GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER GPU
Gigabyte isn't a newcomer in the hidden connector segment as the firm first made the debut of its stealthy design back with its GeForce RTX 4090 Windforce graphics card. Now, the company has a brand new variant that makes use of the same design and it is the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER GPU in the Windforce Max variation.
According to Gigabyte, the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER Windforce Max graphics card comes with a factory overclock out of the box which clocks up to 2655 MHz, a boost clock of +45 MHz over the reference model. The rest of the specs remain unchanged with 8448 CUDA cores on the AD103-275 die, a 256-bit and 16 GB GDDR6X memory configuration with 672.3 GB/s bandwidth, and a TGP that should be close to the reference 285W rating. The following are the main highlights of the graphics card:
- Powered by NVIDIA DLSS 3, ultra-efficient Ada Lovelace arch, and full ray tracing
- 4th Generation Tensor Cores: Up to 4x performance with DLSS 3 vs. brute-force rendering
- 3rd Generation RT Cores: Up to 2X ray tracing performance
- Powered by GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER
- Integrated with 16GB GDDR6X 256bit memory interface
- WINDFORCE Cooling System
- Maximum Heatsink Design
- Dual BIOS
- Protection metal back plate
- Anti-sag bracket
In terms of design, the Gigabyte GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER Windforce Max graphics card comes with a triple-slot design that measures 331x136x55.5mm and features a massive triple-fan cooler which features a huge heatsink with 9 copper heat pipes and a large copper plate that makes direct contact with the GPU and the memory. All three fans spin alternatively of one another, maximizing airflow pressure & reducing turbulence.
The backside comes with a cut-out which provides a pass-through for the air coming from the third fan, enhancing heat dissipating. There's also a small plate right next to the screen-cooling section that can be removed to reveal a uniquely placed 16-pin (12V-2x6) connector. This offers a stealthy look rather than routing the cable from the standard side-angled position. The cables are limited in terms of exposure, making for neater cable management within your setups. Also, such positioning eliminates the need for extra clearance for the cable since there are no bends to worry about.
Gigabyte hasn't shared the pricing of the graphics card yet but it should be priced a tad bit higher than the existing Windforce variant of the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER GPU. Expect it to show up on retail outlets relatively soon.
News Source: VideoCardz
