ASUS has developed a new power connector that outperforms traditional 16-pin connections for graphics cards. The BTF 2.5 connector delivers better reliability and keeps temperatures lower during heavy use. This technology addresses power demands from high-end graphics cards like the RTX 5090. The company originally created BTF products for cable-free computer builds. The latest motherboards feature a GC-HPWR connector that can supply up to 1000 watts directly to graphics cards.
ASUS engineer Tony conducted extensive testing on the ROG Strix RTX 5090 BTF graphics card. He started with 600 watts of power, which represents the card's standard operating level. Tony increased the power load to 1300 watts and monitored connector temperatures closely. The connector remained below 40 degrees Celsius despite the heavy electrical load. He pushed testing further to 1900 watts with 150 amperes of current flowing through the system.
The extreme testing revealed impressive performance capabilities of the new connector design. Tony connected a second power supply to test dual power sources simultaneously. Each power supply delivered over 300 watts to the graphics card without problems. The test proved that using both connection methods together causes no damage to the hardware. This result contradicted earlier concerns about potential equipment failure.
The RTX 5090 BTF graphics card only works with compatible ASUS BTF motherboards. Users can remove the special connector and use standard 16-pin power cables instead. This design provides flexibility for different computer configurations. The GC-HPWR connector appears much safer than conventional 16-pin alternatives for powering demanding graphics cards.
ASUS engineer Tony conducted extensive testing on the ROG Strix RTX 5090 BTF graphics card. He started with 600 watts of power, which represents the card's standard operating level. Tony increased the power load to 1300 watts and monitored connector temperatures closely. The connector remained below 40 degrees Celsius despite the heavy electrical load. He pushed testing further to 1900 watts with 150 amperes of current flowing through the system.
The extreme testing revealed impressive performance capabilities of the new connector design. Tony connected a second power supply to test dual power sources simultaneously. Each power supply delivered over 300 watts to the graphics card without problems. The test proved that using both connection methods together causes no damage to the hardware. This result contradicted earlier concerns about potential equipment failure.
The RTX 5090 BTF graphics card only works with compatible ASUS BTF motherboards. Users can remove the special connector and use standard 16-pin power cables instead. This design provides flexibility for different computer configurations. The GC-HPWR connector appears much safer than conventional 16-pin alternatives for powering demanding graphics cards.
