ASUS launches RTX 5090 with Detachable Power Connector, Addressing Past Concerns
June 30, 2025 – ASUS has unveiled a new addition to its BTF series of gaming graphics cards: the ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5090 BTF OC Edition. This card features a key improvement over previous generations – a detachable GC-HPWR power connector.
Previously, the GC-HPWR connector (used in some high-end NVIDIA cards) was permanently affixed to the card’s circuit board, causing issues for users. This new 2.5 revision connector is removable and compatible not only with ASUS BTF motherboards but also with standard motherboards, resolving a meaningful pain point for manny PC builders.key Takeaways:
Detachable Power Connector: The RTX 5090 BTF OC edition boasts a removable GC-HPWR connector, offering greater versatility and compatibility.
BTF Ecosystem: Designed for seamless integration with ASUS’s BTF (Back to Future) motherboard ecosystem.
* Addressing Past Issues: This release directly addresses concerns surrounding the fixed GC-HPWR connectors found in earlier models.
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