The Chinese company Zephyr, which is famous for its non-standard approach to design, presented the GeForce RTX 4070 Sakura Snow X video card, the metal case of which is made on a high-precision CNC machine.
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Zephyr has another feature: the release of the latest models of video cards is not a priority for it – the company is more interested in offering new ideas, and it is okay if the graphics processor of the previous generation is used. The latest innovation offered by the Chinese manufacturer is the world’s first mass-produced video card in a case made on a CNC machine. The uniqueness of the idea is that even a bracket with input-output ports became part of the design.
«In pursuit of cutting-edge aluminum body design, Sakura Snow X utilizes high-precision CNC machining to achieve the perfect balance of strength, perfect texture, and lightweight, embodying the essence of fine craftsmanship. The design follows the golden ratio, presenting a symmetrical aesthetic that is pleasing to both the eye and the touch. Every detail has been meticulously crafted, demonstrating the pinnacle of craftsmanship in aluminum alloy work,” reads the Zephyr GeForce RTX 4070 Sakura Snow X description.
The Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 model was taken as a basis, which retained the reference characteristics; the case is two slots high and offers compatibility with the Mini-ITX form factor. The video card is equipped with an Nvidia AD104 graphics processor with 5888 CUDA cores; the base clock frequency is 1920 MHz, the peak is 2475 MHz. There are 12 GB of 192-bit GDDR6X memory; there are three DisplayPort connectors and one HDMI. The video card consumes 200 W and has dimensions of 176 × 127 × 41 mm excluding the bracket. Cooling is provided by one 105 mm fan, which, in combination with a unique cooler shroud, helped to reduce the temperature by 6 ° C compared to last year’s GeForce RTX 4070 Sakura model, also designed for Mini-ITX. The price of the issue is 4399 yuan ($616).