Asus Custom GPU Power Connector Handles 1,900W

Asus has given the special stealth power connector on its RTX 5090 BTF edition graphics cards a little upgrade. To show just how capable it is, Asus China's general manager, Tony Yu, released a video showcasing his team pushing over 1,900W through the connector. While it got warm, it didn't melt or crash the system despite pulling over three times what an RTX 5090 would typically demand.

Since the release of Nvidia's RTX 4090 with its new 16-pin power connector designed for higher power draw than the traditional 8-pin PCI Express power cables, it's been struggling with some issues. These ranged from crashing GPUs to melted cables and even small in-PC fires, prompting a swift redesign that lasted through the launch of the RTX 50 series. But a number of those cards have had issues too, prompting a search for alternatives. Asus' solution is a ...