Monday, August 14th 2023
INNO3D Launches RTX 4070 Twin X2 OC With Stealth Cable Management
INNO3D's GeForce RTX 4070 Twin X2 OC White Edition graphics card introduces a novel approach to improve cable management by hiding power cables. By placing the power connectors on the back of the GPU, these cards provide a cleaner look for custom PC builds. This design simplifies the installation process and enhances the overall appearance of the build. It may become an industry trend, especially with the extra space for bending cables during installation. The design is visually appealing and the cards feature a stylish white aesthetic.
The GPU comes with a partially removable backplate for easy access to the 8-pin PCIe power connector, maintaining a streamlined look. They also come bundled with matching white power cables, enhancing their visual appeal. The mid-range GeForce RTX 40 Series GPUs' design could lead to more widespread adoption across different GPU models. As cable management and aesthetics become priorities in PC builds, it's exciting to anticipate future innovations in the field. You can expect more variants of the INNO3D White with Stealth Cable Management to follow.
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INNO3D
The GPU comes with a partially removable backplate for easy access to the 8-pin PCIe power connector, maintaining a streamlined look. They also come bundled with matching white power cables, enhancing their visual appeal. The mid-range GeForce RTX 40 Series GPUs' design could lead to more widespread adoption across different GPU models. As cable management and aesthetics become priorities in PC builds, it's exciting to anticipate future innovations in the field. You can expect more variants of the INNO3D White with Stealth Cable Management to follow.
17 Comments on INNO3D Launches RTX 4070 Twin X2 OC With Stealth Cable Management
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The source INNO3D page does actually have slightly better pictures:
www.inno3d.com/assets/files/product/4070_TWIN_X2_OC_WHITE/LP_4070_TWIN_X2_OC_stealth_WHITE_all-preview3.jpgWould direct airflow from fans make things better for the connector? The connector is next to the radiator one way or another.
And with this design, you MUST have that screwdriver handy to even check if the connector is properly seated if you were to have some funky GPU-related issues, not to mention just plugging/unplugging it during a normal changeout/upgrade...
Also, maybe it's just my tired ole eyes deceiving me, but the 2 pics of the cable slot don't match each other, the pic on the right has a small recessed area for the screw tab to fit into, the other pic on the left does not, whazzzupppwitdat ????
I've always thought that the connector on the top needed a redesign since forever, and maybe this one will work better, but I guess we'll just have to wait for some tests/reviews to find out :D
As far as heat, there's no way it'll get hot enough to go outside the connector's operating range. If it does, something else has gone drastically wrong. Regarding the access cover, if one feels like it'll be a pain later, just maybe... don't install it? I swear, sometimes it seems like folks are just looking for reasons to complain.
I don't need one to take out my graphics card. (Case has a plate secured with a thumbscrew) I don't need one to take out any of my drives. (Plastic clip for m.2 drive, rubber pieces that slide into case holes for the SATA drives) I don't need one to take off my sidepanel. (Thumbscrews), I don't need one to remove my fans. (Rubber mounts)
Basically I only need to bust out my screwdriver to remove my heatsink or motherboard. It's not a huge hassle to bring my screwdriver, and I often do anyway, but I can see why some people might not.