INNO3D Launches RTX 4070 Twin X2 OC With Stealth Cable Management

[GFreeman]

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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[Space Lynx]

Kind of neat. I'm all for any kind of innovation

 

[1stn00b]

All the heat from the radiator blowing into it , what could go wrong :>

 

[Assimilator]

This design simplifies the installation process

No, it doesn't. Last time I checked I don't need to break out a screwdriver to unplug a PCIe power cable FFS.

All the heat from the radiator blowing into it , what could go wrong :>

I'm more concerned about disruption to airflow.

 

[londiste]

I do not seem to get it how the connector is located and where the cable should be going. From the pictures it is at the upper side of the card facing down? And cable goes alongside the card and then turns away from the gpu-heatsink before reaching motherboard?

Edit:
The source INNO3D page does actually have slightly better pictures:

https://www.inno3d.com/assets/files/product/4070_TWIN_X2_OC_WHITE/LP_4070_TWIN_X2_OC_stealth_WHITE_all-preview3.jpg

All the heat from the radiator blowing into it , what could go wrong :>

Would direct airflow from fans make things better for the connector? The connector is next to the radiator one way or another.

 

[Assimilator]

I do not seem to get it how the connector is located and where the cable should be going. From the pictures it is at the upper side of the card facing down? And cable goes alongside the card and then turns away from the gpu-heatsink before reaching motherboard?

I think it's basically 180 degrees inverted from the traditional position of facing upwards, i.e. it faces towards the motherboard, so you don't need to bend your PCIe connector cable in a U-shape.

 

[TheDeeGee]

Kind of neat. I'm all for any kind of innovation

I'm all for surface area for better cooling.

 

[vbq7qK68eyYAH4iR]

I'm all for surface area for better cooling.

While I personally think this new connector location is funking stupid, it will not have a measurable change in cooling results. The connector in this location, or the standard is inconsequential for cooling.

 

[WonkoTheSaneUK]

I think it's basically 180 degrees inverted from the traditional position of facing upwards, i.e. it faces towards the motherboard, so you don't need to bend your PCIe connector cable in a U-shape.

Correct. look at the bottom of the pic @londiste linked to.

 

[bonehead123]

No, it doesn't. Last time I checked I don't need to break out a screwdriver to unplug a PCIe power cable FFS.

^^THIS^^

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

 

[Assimilator]

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 ????

Extremely lazy render artists.

 

[oldwalltree]

For the average consumer this adds an extra step that will most certainly confuse...Heatwise this is probably fine, as it is at the end of the PCB either way.

 

[joemama]

So the cable has to be installed from the mobo direction? Seems like a design only good for vertical mounts

 

[80-watt Hamster]

The connector orientation is a neat idea; I really dig it. It end-runs two problems I've personally run into with graphics cards: Clearance to the side panel, and clearance to drive or drive cage. Granted, both those situations are pretty rare at this point, given that it seems like every case is at least 240mm wide and front mounted drive cages are an endangered species. But still.

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.

 

[londiste]

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

I think it is good to have some options, even if some are weird and will not work out in the end. This one seems to be a bit niche due to where the cable needs to end up going but at least it is available

 

[Assimilator]

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.

Or... and hear me out, 'cuz this one's gonna blow your mind... maybe Inno3D could design an access cover that doesn't need a screw.

 

[80-watt Hamster]

Or... and hear me out, 'cuz this one's gonna blow your mind... maybe Inno3D could design an access cover that doesn't need a screw.

For sure, but the cover's probably aluminum like the backplate. For a snap fit, at least one of them (cover's the obvious choice) would need to be plastic. Then we'd be getting complaints about how the cover's cheap. Considering that someone performing maintenance on their PC is 99% likely to have a screwdriver at hand, the choice of a screw is neither surprising nor unreasonable.

 

[sLowEnd]

For sure, but the cover's probably aluminum like the backplate. For a snap fit, at least one of them (cover's the obvious choice) would need to be plastic. Then we'd be getting complaints about how the cover's cheap. Considering that someone performing maintenance on their PC is 99% likely to have a screwdriver at hand, the choice of a screw is neither surprising nor unreasonable.

Maybe years ago. There's a lot of solutions these days that make it so screwdrivers aren't necessary for a lot of PC parts.

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.