It was predictable that AMD’s board partners would once again have to exaggerate. However, Sapphire is once again pulling out all the stops with its new Nitro model for the Radeon RX 9070 “RDNA 4” GPU. A massive triple-slot design, a hidden power connector and plenty of cooling technology should make this the first choice for enthusiasts if they have the space in their case.
Three slots, three fans and a bunch of aluminum
The Sapphire Radeon RX 9070 Nitro is anything but compact. If you’re still using an old midi tower case, you can look forward to the card probably finding a second home above the motherboard. No less than three fans force fresh air through a huge heat sink, which is plastered with aluminum fins and copper heat pipes. More is always possible – whether it’s efficient in the end is another matter. The design? Well, champagne gold with triangular cut-outs, under which the “Radeon” logo and Nitro branding shine – naturally with RGB lighting for all those who like to use their PC as a disco ball.
Hidden power connection – useful or marketing gimmick?
The real innovation, however, is the hidden power connection. Sapphire has opted for a design that is intended to ensure neat cable routing – as long as you’re not frantically wondering where the damn cable goes during installation. It is still unclear what type of connector is used here. It looks a bit like 12-pin or 16-pin, but maybe it’s just a single 8-pin. Everything is still a bit vague. There’s also a removable backplate with a magnetic cover and a dual BIOS switch – for the nostalgic who are still afraid of a failed BIOS update.
What’s the bottom line?
The RX 9070 XT and RX 9070 are due to be released at the beginning of March, and Sapphire is once again showing what it can get out of an AMD card. Whether this is more than just an optical upgrade remains to be seen. But one thing is clear: if you have enough space in your case, have a soft spot for massive coolers and like to play with LEDs, you might find what you’re looking for here. Everyone else better wait for real benchmarks – or consider whether you really need the hidden power cable solution or whether it was just a nice idea for marketing in the end.
Source: Olrak29
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