Sapphire Unveils PhantomLink Graphics Card and Motherboard with Innovative Power Delivery
Sapphire has introduced its latest flagship graphics card and motherboard, both featuring the new PhantomLink discreet power delivery technology. This advancement brings a fresh approach to powering high-performance GPUs, aiming to simplify cable management and enhance system aesthetics for PC builders and enthusiasts.
PhantomLink: Streamlined Power Delivery for GPUs
The highlight of Sapphire’s PhantomLink technology is a dedicated GC-HPWR power-delivery slot, positioned along the same plane as the main PCI-Express 5.0 x16 slot. This design is reminiscent of ASUS’s BTF solution, allowing the graphics card to draw power directly from the motherboard. As a result, users no longer need to connect a 12V-2x6 cable to the top of the graphics card, reducing cable clutter and potential installation challenges.
However, unlike some competing solutions such as ASUS BTF, MSI Project Zero, or GIGABYTE Stealth, Sapphire’s motherboard does not adopt a full backside connectivity layout. All connectors remain on the traditional, visible side of the PCB. A 600W-capable 12V-2x6 input is located next to the 24-pin ATX connector, which routes power directly to the GC-HPWR slot for the graphics card.
Product Launch: NITRO+ Radeon RX 9070 XT PhantomLink PE and NITRO+ X870EA PhantomLink Motherboard
The launch lineup includes the Sapphire NITRO+ Radeon RX 9070 XT PhantomLink PE graphics card and the NITRO+ X870EA PhantomLink Socket AM5 motherboard. Both products feature a cohesive silver-white color scheme and the signature NITRO+ design, ensuring a visually unified build for enthusiasts who value aesthetics.
The NITRO+ Radeon RX 9070 XT PhantomLink PE is an overclocked version of the RX 9070 XT, offering performance and specifications in line with Sapphire’s established NITRO+ series. The NITRO+ X870EA PhantomLink motherboard is available in two color trims—white and silver, or black and silver—catering to different build preferences.
This premium motherboard is equipped with a robust CPU VRM solution, a substantial M.2 PCIe Gen 5 heatsink, a reinforced PCI-Express 5.0 x16 slot, advanced Wi-Fi 7 and onboard audio solutions, and USB4 connectivity. These features position it as a top-tier choice for users seeking high performance and future-ready connectivity.
Sapphire is set to showcase these new products, along with example PC builds, at CES next week, highlighting the potential of PhantomLink technology in modern desktop systems.
