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ASUS recently announced its Back-to-the-Future (BTF) ecosystem at CES 2024, featuring ROG and TUF Gaming components designed to minimize visible cables on the front of PC cases. This innovative approach promises a cleaner and more streamlined PC building experience.

ASUS BTF motherboard showcasing hidden connectors

Concealed Connections for a Tidy Setup

BTF components cleverly conceal common motherboard connectors like SATA, power, fan headers, and front panel connections. The TUF Gaming B760M-BTF WiFi D4 motherboard exemplifies this design philosophy, tucking away these connections for a cleaner aesthetic. ASUS engineers have gone even further, aiming to eliminate visible GPU power cables by enabling power delivery through the motherboard itself. This “Advance BTF PC” concept promises the ultimate in cable management.

Redesigned Motherboard Layout

To accommodate this reconfiguration of connectors, ASUS has redesigned the motherboard’s rear, incorporating clear markings to facilitate assembly. Compatible BTF cases are also part of the ecosystem, ensuring seamless integration and support for this novel connection method.

ASUS BTF motherboard rear view with connector markings

Cutting-Edge Technology and Premium Components

BTF motherboards retain the high-end features and components found in their standard counterparts. They incorporate advanced power delivery solutions for top-tier processors and even boast features like Wi-Fi 7 on select models. The ROG Maximus Z790 Hero BTF, for example, boasts a 20+1+2 power stage configuration, PCIe 5.0 support, dual Thunderbolt™ 4 ports, and a SupremeFX 7.1 audio solution with an ESS® ES9218 Quad DAC™.

TUF Gaming Embraces the BTF Aesthetic

The TUF Gaming Z790-BTF WiFi showcases a striking black PCB contrasted by silver heatsinks and accents, designed to stand out in modern PC builds. This board features a 16+1+1 power stage design, a six-layer PCB, alloy chokes, and durable capacitors to ensure reliable performance with 14th Gen Intel CPUs.

ASUS TUF Gaming Z790-BTF WiFi motherboard

Dedicated BTF Cases for Seamless Integration

Accompanying these motherboards are the ROG Hyperion GR701 BTF Edition and TUF Gaming GT302 ARGB cases, specifically designed for the BTF ecosystem. These cases provide optimal support and integration for the unique cable management features of BTF components.

ASUS ROG and TUF Gaming BTF cases

BTF Graphics Cards Join the Lineup

Following NVIDIA’s RTX 40 Super series announcement, ASUS revealed the ROG Strix GeForce RTX™ 4090 BTF Edition and TUF Gaming GeForce RTX™ 4070 Ti SUPER BTF White Edition graphics cards. These GPUs integrate seamlessly into the BTF ecosystem, further enhancing the cable-free build experience.

ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4090 BTF Edition graphics card

A New Era of PC Building

The ASUS BTF ecosystem represents a significant step towards cleaner and more manageable PC builds. By minimizing cable clutter, ASUS aims to simplify the building process and enhance the overall aesthetic appeal of gaming PCs.