Yeston Unveils Radeon RX 9070 XT 16 GB "Sakura Atlantis" Card Design

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AMD's official announcement of new RDNA 4 generation of GPUs—comprised of Radeon RX 9070 XT and Radeon RX 9070—listed several manufacturing partners. YESTON did not join the likes of ASRock, PowerColor, Sapphire and XFX in showcasing custom designs "in-person" at CES, but their official social media accounts have unveiled a new Team Red GPU-based Sakura Atlantis edition card. YESTON has once again deployed its signature baby blue and pink color scheme—quite refreshing when compared to the slew of black/gray custom designs presented at last week's trade show.

Yeston was the first AMD AIB to publicly reveal Radeon RX 9070 XT's video memory allocation online—their social media post confirms the presence of 16 GB VRAM. Team Red partners in attendance at CES 2025 were not allowed to divulge this information, but a number of press outlets read model/name text on certain sticker attachments—corroborating previous leaks that listed 16 GB. Yeston's post outlines a white-lit breathing effects, as well as support for ARGB lighting. The new Sakura Atlantis shroud design is quite unconventional—breaking away from boxy aesthetics. Flowing lines and curved surfaces attract the eye, along with a pleasant pearlescent finish. Shell and starfish motif stickers adorn the card's three cooling fans. VideoCardz reports that Yeston has provided additional details—their Radeon RX 9070 XT-16G Sakura Atlantis model will feature an all-white PCB design and a white-colored I/O bracket. No surprises here, given the company's past choices.



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[Space Lynx]

Wish they offered some kind of trade in program, I'd trade in my 7900 XT for like a 60-70% off discount on this. I love that Yarston has brought art into gpu's, I think it's pretty dang cool, especially since we all have glass cases these days.

I'm surprised more companies don't try to do art themed gpu's.

 

[Vayra86]

This is 'art'?

I guess its artwork. But gaudy stickers have been there since before 1999, and shrouds with all manner of unnecessary frills too

 

[Onasi]

I think it's pretty dang cool, especially since we all have glass cases these days.

Nah, I specifically bought the solid panel version. My case is on the stand under the table, what possible reason do I have for a glass panel?

This is 'art'?

I guess its artwork. But gaudy stickers have been there since before 1999

The waifu backplate aside, I do think that the cooler design itself is very nice. Flowy, organic, pleasant color scheme too. Good counterpoint to the usual edgy “red and black gamurrr” slop.

 

[Vayra86]

Oh yeah I'm not saying its ugly AF. But art...

 

[ZoneDymo]

not much a fan of the anime stuff, but the like plastic molding is nice, elegant, throw on some more generic art, like a flower or something and im sold.

 

[TechLurker]

Irregardless of the anime/waifu aesthetic branding, I do like the fact Yeston's one of the very few companies doing something different than the typical GPU shroud designs. I especially liked their White and Purple Wedding themed cards (the perfume in the box was a bit much though) which went well for a mostly white-themed build.

The PCB on this is white too, which is a minor and rare detail but a nice and welcome one.

 

[DudeBeFishing]

Does this one come scented like the other ones?

 

[kiniku]

Irregardless of the anime/waifu aesthetic branding, I do like the fact Yeston's one of the very few companies doing something different than the typical GPU shroud designs. I especially liked their White and Purple Wedding themed cards (the perfume in the box was a bit much though) which went well for a mostly white-themed build.

The PCB on this is white too, which is a minor and rare detail but a nice and welcome one.

Definitely not unimpossible.

 

[Baba]

Incase there were doubts about the owner's virginity.

Also, missed the photos of the blocked airflow editions.

x.com

x.com

 

[freeagent]

That is not art.. it is a cartoon chick.

I don't get that stuff

 

[eidairaman1]

That is not art.. it is a cartoon chick.

I don't get that stuff

Yeston is not a North American Market , it is Japanese Anime, Ruby was a CGI character.

 

[Niceumemu]

One of the best things about these cards is how angry it makes some people by simply existing

 

[katzi]

One of the best things about these cards is how angry it makes some people by simply existing

I know right, LOL.

I think they're great, I'm not big on Anime myself - but ignoring the animie girl on the back, aesthetically it's *Different* from the angry black bricks, or basic white bricks.

 

[Scattergrunt]

I think they're great, I'm not big on Anime myself - but ignoring the anime girl on the back, aesthetically it's *Different* from the angry black bricks, or basic white bricks.

Agreed, its unique and refreshing. I think we got a pretty varied amount of GPU designs though, from black bricks to organic flowy to 90's looking translucent plastic fans. The only thing I'm really missing from the current GPU market is good looking silver / chrome GPU's, akin to the RTX 20xx Supers. Still the best the FE cards have ever looked imo. (From the fan side anyway)

Does this one come scented like the other ones?

I wouldn't be surprised if it did. You know, despite how dumb that gimmick is, its weirdly endearing that I am not bothered in the slightest by it.

 

[freeagent]

One of the best things about these cards is how angry it makes some people by simply existing

I wasn't angry, I just don't get the appeal.

 

[TheinsanegamerN]

I wasn't angry,

Yeah.....saying an art form "isnt art, its just a cartoon" is not helping your claim here. Bit like saying "movies are not art, they're just 2 hours of yelling"

I just don't get the appeal.

People like aesthetically appealing things, and the clean style of anime offers a lot of appeal compared to western media which seems to intentionally make their characters as ugly and unappealing as possible. That and, while anime has gotten very repetitive lately, it doesnt try to outright hate or denigrate their audience for having tastes that do not line up with the creator's.

Unsurprisingly these people also like seeing their media on other products, the same way you used to see looney toons backpacks and micky t shirts. GPUs, especially in asia, have done these types of crossovers for years. I remember the gundam crossover I think Asus did back int he day and man did I want one....

 

[Niceumemu]

I wasn't angry, I just don't get the appeal.

I wasn't referring to you actually

There are a couple others in this thread though and then if you go look at videocardz the vitriol by some there is absolutely hilarious.

 

[DirtyDingusMcgee]

If you need to run a bunch of monitors as cheaply as possible, Yeston has your back.

I think the Sakura cards are one of the better looking white-themed cards.

 

[freeagent]

Yeah.....saying an art form "isnt art, its just a cartoon" is not helping your claim here. Bit like saying "movies are not art, they're just 2 hours of yelling"

People like aesthetically appealing things, and the clean style of anime offers a lot of appeal compared to western media which seems to intentionally make their characters as ugly and unappealing as possible. That and, while anime has gotten very repetitive lately, it doesnt try to outright hate or denigrate their audience for having tastes that do not line up with the creator's.

Unsurprisingly these people also like seeing their media on other products, the same way you used to see looney toons backpacks and micky t shirts. GPUs, especially in asia, have done these types of crossovers for years. I remember the gundam crossover I think Asus did back int he day and man did I want one....

All good, never got into Anime myself.

 

[eidairaman1]

All good, never got into Anime myself.

No speed racer or transformers, voltron?

 

[freeagent]

No speed racer or transformers, voltron?

That isnt Anime is it?

I watched those.. and GI Joe.. He Man.. the old Looney Tunes that was racist, all the good stuff

 

[GodisanAtheist]

I feel like there is a market for an AIB to include printable cut-outs/templates/stencils with a nice blank card.

The user could then either keep the card blank, or they could print out a pre-designed or custom designed art template to apply to the backplate of the card.

It would 100% blow up among the glass case crowd and add a neglible cost to the shipped card.

 

[eidairaman1]

That isnt Anime is it?

I watched those.. and GI Joe.. He Man.. the old Looney Tunes that was racist, all the good stuff

Yes Speed Racer is known as Mach Go Go, Transformers, and Voltron are all anime.

GI Joe is Marvel Productions and Sunbow Productions IP.

He-Man and The Masters of the Universe was created by Filmation an American Company

 

[Frick]

Oh yeah I'm not saying its ugly AF. But art...

Who's calling it art? It's a retail GPU, it can't be art.

That is not art.. it is a cartoon chick.

I don't get that stuff

Yes, let's get into it. Are classical paintings of women art?