One of my favourite trends in gaming hardware of late is new ways of tucking away all those cables for a sleeker build. Now it looks like Gigabyte's joining the party with its own [[link]] method for maintaining a minimalist look, as its latest graphics card has a hidden power connector.

The is a graphics card with a standard power connector—none of this back-connect motherboard malarkey—but said connector is hidden around the back of the card. The 12V-2x6 connector plugs into the PCB right behind the heat fins, as you can see from a cut-out on the backplate. This would presumably be more cumbersome (if not impossible) if it were using a smattering of standard 8-pin connectors.

This graphics card is part of the company's , which is primarily [[link]] a back connector project that moves headers/connectors around to the rear of the motherboard just like .

Unlike (the graphics cards for which are now ), Gigabyte's Stealth motherboards don't deliver GPU power through the motherboard. This new Stealth GPU should therefore make for a good pairing with its Stealth lineup, because in lieu of this it sneaks the power cable towards pass-throughs to keep it hidden.

One benefit of this is that it won't require the purchase of an entirely new motherboard to keep those cables hidden. It's a great option for those who are looking to upgrade their GPU but already have a standard motherboard or a back-connect one that doesn't do motherboard GPU power delivery.

Gigabyte explains: "This new graphics card inherits the minimalist philosophy of Project Stealth by adopting a hidden power connector design, allowing seamless cable routing and a cleaner build layout. Tailored for enthusiasts who prioritize aesthetic refinement and efficient assembly, the card offers both cutting-edge performance and a streamlined look that elevates any gaming setup."

Apart from this stealthy addition, the graphics card design looks similar to the standard , which is a blocky all-white affair.

We're seeing plenty of focus on cable management and other similar build and design improvements in PC hardware land this year, which is nice to see. I was quite impressed with that was shown at Computex last month, for instance, which allows for more control over where you route your [[link]] power supply cables.

Gigabyte's Stealth GPU design is just one amongst many moves in the direction of clean-looking builds, and I'm certainly here for it.