Sapphire just showed off a special version of its top RDNA 4 graphics card, the Radeon RX 9070 XT Nitro+. This Phantom Link model is built for new cable-free PC designs, specifically systems using certain motherboards. The card can draw power directly through the board itself using a GC-HPWR connector, removing the need for visible PSU cables.
Understanding that those specialty motherboards are still uncommon, Sapphire made the card flexible. It includes both the new GC-HPWR port and a traditional 12V-2x6 power input. This dual design means it works in both upcoming cable-free setups and standard current systems.
Visually and thermally, it appears identical to the regular Nitro+ model, using the same cooler and shroud. No performance or clock speed differences have been confirmed. The company first previewed this Phantom Link concept earlier last year alongside a matching motherboard, but retail plans for that board remain unclear.
Availability for the graphics card is slated for next year, with pricing still unknown. Given its niche focus on clean aesthetic builds, it will likely be a limited or premium offering for enthusiasts.
Understanding that those specialty motherboards are still uncommon, Sapphire made the card flexible. It includes both the new GC-HPWR port and a traditional 12V-2x6 power input. This dual design means it works in both upcoming cable-free setups and standard current systems.
Visually and thermally, it appears identical to the regular Nitro+ model, using the same cooler and shroud. No performance or clock speed differences have been confirmed. The company first previewed this Phantom Link concept earlier last year alongside a matching motherboard, but retail plans for that board remain unclear.
Availability for the graphics card is slated for next year, with pricing still unknown. Given its niche focus on clean aesthetic builds, it will likely be a limited or premium offering for enthusiasts.
