SAPPHIRE released their first Cable-Free GPU and it’s awesome! (PhantomLink)

Today in the studio, we’ve prepared a real highlight for you. When SAPPHIRE’s new Nitro+ GPU was released in the Polar edition, we knew immediately: we have to test this thing! We’re talking about the brand-new Sapphire Nitro+ RX 9070 XT PhantomLink Polar. What’s so special about this card? Sapphire is taking the whole thing to the next level. Through the well-known Advanced BTF Alliance, Phantom-Link was born. This makes it officially only the third white GPU on the market to use the GC-HPWR / BTF connector—meaning power is supplied directly through the motherboard. Goodbye cable clutter, this is the future! To make sure this beauty really stands out, we chose the high-quality Jonsbo BO400CG. For the motherboard, we picked the Asus ROG Crosshair X870E Hero BTF for that matching black-and-white look, which fits the matte black of the case perfectly. We think the combination of brilliant white and matte black in this case simply looks exclusive. One point that was particularly close to our hearts again with this build is cable management. We put a lot of value on meticulous routing so that the interior stays as tidy as possible and nothing distracts from the hardware. Although the setup relies on many white accents, we consciously decided to swap the white cables for black ones to match the case and motherboard. This sharp contrast is what gives the build its true "Pro" look and highlights every detail. For cooling, we’re relying on Phanteks D30-120s in regular and reverse, as the design and the gray-white color scheme fit perfectly into the Jonsbo. Technically, we’re using an overpressure concept for the airflow. The radiator is side-mounted, and a total of 6 fans are blasting air in as intake (bottom and side as reversed fans), while regular 120mm fans at the top and rear exhaust the warm air. We really wish more manufacturers would take this bold path and push Advanced BTF forward. Sapphire, we absolutely salute you for this move—CHAPEAU! The PC is designed for a mix of office and gaming performance and performs exceptionally well. The 9070 XT doesn’t just look damn good; in combination with the Ryzen 9850X3D and 64GB of RAM, it also seriously delivers. Have fun with the benchmarks and cinematics! ✨ What’s inside the video: CASE: JONSBO BO400CG → https://amzn.to/4qcEkBv CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D → https://amzn.to/43If8IJ GPU: Sapphire Nitro+ RX9070XT Phantom Link Polar → https://amzn.to/4qfqOgs RAM: 2x Crucial Pro DDR5-6400 32GB → https://amzn.to/4vjuDCK MOTHERBOARD: ROG Crosshair X870E Hero BTF → https://amzn.to/4nWewIF NVME: Samsung 9100 PRO 2TB → https://amzn.to/4uHpSTy PSU: Phanteks AMP GH1000 Black → https://amzn.to/4wZK9Fn CPU COOLING: TRYX Panorama 360 SE White → https://amzn.to/4dUByLw FANS: 4x Phanteks D30-120 white regular → https://amzn.to/4o1be75 FANS: 6x Phanteks D30-120 white reverse → https://amzn.to/4o0xgH4 Production Equipment: Camera 1: https://amzn.to/4o7rsLV Camera 2: https://amzn.to/4dRn9iW As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. 🔔 Subscribe for more Builds & Benchmarks around PCs, hardware & tech! 👍 Don’t forget to like and share the video if you enjoyed it. 👉 Socials: Instagram –   / buildandbenchmark   YouTube –    / @buildandbenchmark   📩 For collaborations & sponsorships, feel free to reach out at: contact@buildandbenchmark.com 🎬 Content: 00:00 Intro 00:22 Case Review 01:13 Storage Options 02:02 Hardware Unboxing 02:28 Motherboard Assembly 03:35 CPU Cooler 04:26 PSU and Fans 04:47 SAPPHIRE RX 9070 XT PhantomLink Polar 05:49 Motherboard Installation 06:14 CPU Cooler Installation 07:10 Fan Installation 08:49 Cable Management 10:03 GPU Installation 11:00 Cinematic B-Roll 08:55 Airflow Test 12:35 Benchmarks 13:18 Noise Levels 13:37 Build Costs #btf #hiddencable #sapphire #jonsbo #rx9070xt #9850x3d #phantomlink