NVIDIA GeForce SFF-Ready requires at least a 4070-class GPU
NVIDIA introduces new guidelines for small form factor systems.
NVIDIA is launching a new program called SFF-Ready Enthusiast GeForce Card, which includes guidelines for gamers interested in building smaller systems with GeForce RTX 40 graphics cards. This program involves various companies, including card partners, case manufacturers, power supply suppliers and other component designers, who collaborate to meet specified standards.
NVIDIA offers a list of compatible cases as well as compatible “enthusiast” GeForce cards. According to the guidelines, the minimum GPU meeting the specifications is the RTX 4070, so the 4070Ti or 4070 SUPER are all included. The requirements specify a maximum thickness of 2.5 slots (50mm), with dimensions of 304mm in length and 151mm in height. It’s important to note that this also includes the power cable, which for RTX 4070 cards usually means a 12VHWPR.
The list of compatible cases does not include the previously announced ASUS PRIME series. However, it adds ProArt cards, which many may consider larger than expected. As mentioned, all of these cards have the same dimensions, making it relatively easy to include all SKUs in the list, including the RTX 4080 SUPER. The listing also reveals that Palit will launch the Infinity 3 series, which is not yet available. Additionally, there is a ZOTAC 4070 BLOWER design on the list; we haven’t seen NVIDIA announce a custom blower-style card in a long time.
The list does not contain any RTX 4060 models and this is unlikely to change. NVIDIA chose to call it the Enthusiast program for a reason; the RTX 4060 simply isn’t powerful enough and is considered a mainstream solution.
The SFF guidelines do not focus on the Mini-ITX form factor. However, this is the first time NVIDIA has attempted to standardize the design of its GPUs. So maybe in the future, board partners will pay more attention to meeting specifications rather than making them the most important ones.
Source: Nvidia
News Source : videocardz.com
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