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Newly finalized BTF 3.0 standard simplifies cable management in DIY PC builds | New backside 50-pin motherboard connector supplies up to 1,500W

DIY-APE recently unveiled a new iteration of the Back to the Future (BTF) standard that aims to minimize the number of cables needed for installing PC components....

The manufacturer's BTF standard aims to make installing graphics cards safer and easier, and the latest version dramatically increases the power budget to accommodate more components. With most users transitioning to NVMe SSDs that connect directly into M.2 motherboard slots, only front panel buttons, fans, and RGB lights would reveal front-facing cables. A cable-free future would require manufacturers of motherboards, GPUs, PSUs, and cases to approve a common set of connectors so users can build cableless PCs without worrying about viable upgrade paths.

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