NVIDIA GeForce SFF-Ready requires at lest 4070-class GPU
NVIDIA outlines new guidelines for small form factor systems.
NVIDIA is launching a new program called SFF-Ready Enthusiast GeForce Card, which consists of guidelines for gamers interested in building smaller systems with GeForce RTX 40 graphics cards. This program involves various companies, including board partners, case manufacturers, PSU vendors, and other component designers, collaborating to meet the specified standards.
NVIDIA is offering a list of compatible cases along with compatible ‘enthusiast’ GeForce cards. According to the guidelines, the minimum GPU that meets the specs 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. Importantly, this also includes the power cable, which for RTX 4070 cards typically means a 12VHWPR.
The list of compatible cases does not include the ASUS PRIME series , which were announced earlier. However, it adds ProArt cards, which many may consider larger than expected. As mentioned, all these cards have the same dimensions, making it relatively easy to include all SKUs in the list, including the RTX 4080 SUPER. The list also reveals that Palit will launch the Infinity 3 series, which are not yet available. Additionally, there is a ZOTAC 4070 BLOWER design on the list; we have not seen NVIDIA advertise a blower-style custom card in a long time.
The list does not feature any RTX 4060 model, and it is unlikely that this will change. NVIDIA has chosen to call it the Enthusiast program for a reason; the RTX 4060 is simply not 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 made such an attempt to standardize the design of their GPUs. So maybe in the future, board partners will pay closer attention to adhering to the specs rather than making them the largest.
Source: NVIDIA