Full CoverageAsus pushes 2,600W into RTX 5090 to prove new cableless GPU power connector works
By Daniel Sims
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Asus's new BTF GPUs can now be used in standard systems courtesy of a detachable 1000W power connector — New 5090 and RTX 5070 Ti models have a dual personality
By Zhiye Liu
ASUS launches GeForce RTX 5090 ROG Astral and RTX 5070 TI TUF BTF series with hidden power connector design
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Nvidia RTX 5090 beats RTX Pro 6000 in tests after shunt mod to a staggering 800W — consumer flagship barely scrapes past the $10,000 Pro despite eye-watering power modification
By Mark Tyson
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Goodbye 12VHPWR meltgate? Asus shows its cable-hiding BTF tech is capable of handling more power than an RTX 5090 will ever use
By Nick Evanson
ASUS ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5090 with shunt mod unleashes higher 800W power limit
By Anthony Garreffa
Asus Custom GPU Power Connector Handles 1,900W
By Jon Martindale
ASUS ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5090 BTF Edition GPU: hidden GC-HPWR connector handles 1000W power
By Anthony Garreffa
ASUS RTX 5090 BTF 2.5 connector pushes over 1000W power, more reliable than 16-pin connector
By Anthony Garreffa