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GPD’s G2 GPU Dock supports PCIe 5.0 x8 via a MCIO 8i connector

Handheld gaming PC maker GPD has two new devices on the way, and neither are handhelds. One is a mini PC and the other is a GPU dock. What they have in common is that they’re some of the first consumer-focused devices with an MCIO 8i connector with support for PCIe 5.0 x8 connections using an external cable.

With support for data transfer speeds up to 256 Gbps, that means the new GPD BOX mini […]

Framework Laptop 16 OCuLink Dev Kit supports external PCIe 4.0 x8 GPUs and other accessories

The Framework Laptop 16 is a modular laptop with an Expansion Bay designed to let you add a discrete GPU to the notebook.. or swap out one GPU for another. But later this year Framework plans to give users another way to use that Expansion Bay.

An upcoming Framework OCuLink Dev Kit makes it possible to connect an external GPU or other accessories.

External graphics docks are nothing new – PC […]

ONEXGPU 3 graphics dock with Radeon RX 9070 XT GPU supports OCuLink and USB4 connections

One Netbook has been selling external graphics docks for handhelds, laptops and mini PCs for a few years. The original ONXEGPU launched in 2023 and featured an AMD Radeon RX 7600M XT GPU. A year later the company launched a ONEXGPU 2 with Radeon RX 7800M.

Now the company is showing off a new model at CES in Las Vegas. The upcoming ONEXGPU 3 featuring an AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT GPU inside.

While […]

AOOSTAR AG03 graphics dock coming in February (Thunderbolt 5, OCuLink and an 800W PSU)

Last year Chinese mini PC maker AOOSTAR introduced the AG01 graphics dock with an OCuLink connector and a 400 watt power supply, as well as a second model called the AOOSTAR AG02, which paired the OCuLink connector with a USB4 port and a 500 watt power supply.

Early next year the company will release a new model that kicks things up a notch. The upcoming AOOSTAR AG03 is a versatile graphics […]

MINISFORUM DEG2 is now available (graphics dock with OCulink and Thunderbolt 5 support)

The MINISFORUM DEG2 is a small docking station that lets you connect a desktop graphics card to a laptop, mini PC, or other computer that might not have room inside the case for a dGPU.

First introduced in China in October, this graphics dock supports both OCuLink and Thunderbolt 5 (or USB4v2) connections, allowing you to use it with a wider range of PCs than docks that only support one or […]

PC & mobile accessory maker UGREEN has introduced an external graphics dock with OCuLink and USB4 interfaces, an integrated 850W ATX power supply, and a PCIe 4.0 x16 slot with support for graphics cards up to 370mm long. https://www.ithome.com/0/903/740.htm #GraphicsDock #eGPU #UGREEN #UGREENLinkStation

Framework Laptop 16 DIY OCuLink x8 expansion module brings desktop GPU support to the modular laptop

The Framework Laptop 16 is a modular laptop computer with support for user-replaceable memory and storage, support for up to 6 expansion cards that let you choose your own ports (or other features), and even a removable, replaceable mainboard.

It’s also Framework’s first laptop with an expansion bay that lets you add an optional discrete GPU. When the Framework Laptop 16 started shipping in […]

#egpu #framework #frameworkLaptop16 #graphicsDock #oculink

Read more: https://liliputing.com/framework-laptop-16-diy-oculink-x8-expansion-module-brings-desktop-gpu-support-to-the-modular-laptop/

Asus ROG XG Mobile Thunderbolt 5 eGPU with RTX 50 Series graphics now available for $1300 and up

Asus has been selling external graphics docks under the ROG XG Mobile brand for years. But up until recently these eGPUs have all featured a proprietary high-speed connector that means they’re only officially compatible with a handful of Asus ROG laptops and tablets that have an XG Mobile connector.

The new Asus ROG XG Mobile (2025) is the first to feature a Thunderbolt 5 port instead of a […]

#asus #asusRogXgMobile #egpu #graphicsDock #rgXgMobile #thunderbolt5

Read more: https://liliputing.com/asus-rog-xg-mobile-thunderbolt-5-egpu-with-rtx-50-series-graphics-now-available-for-1300-and-up/

MINISFORUM DEG2 eGPU supports OCuLink and USB4 v2 connections

The MINISFORUM DEG2 is an external graphics dock with a PCIe x16 connector for a graphics card, support for an ATX power supply, and two options for connecting your GPU to a computer: OCuLink and USB4 v2.

Global pricing and availability details haven’t been announced yet, but MINISFORUM introduced the DEG2 in China earlier this month, so we’ve got a pretty good idea of what it can […]

ONEXGPU Lite Thunderbolt 5 eGPU with Radeon RX 7600 available for pre-order for $699

The ONEXGPU Lite is a small metal box that houses an AMD Radeon RX 7600M XT GPU. You can plug it into a laptop, mini PC, or handheld to add discrete graphics to a system that would otherwise only have an integrated GPU.

While there have been a bunch of graphics docks released over the past few years that have the same GPU, the ONEXGPU Lite stands out as one of the first models that has an 80 […]

#egpu #graphicsDock #oneNetbook #onexgpu #onexgpuLite #ONEXPLAYER

Read more: https://liliputing.com/onexgpu-lite-thunderbolt-5-egpu-with-radeon-rx-7600-available-for-pre-order-for-699/

AOOSTAR EG01 is an OCuLink graphics dock 150W DC power output

The AOOSTAR EG01 is an upcoming graphics dock that gives you plenty of flexibility when choosing a graphics card, power supply, and connection to a PC. Its open air design means that most recent graphics cards should fit, and there’s room for an ATX or SFX power supply. But the EG01 also has an unusual design that lets you use a bracket to install a mini PC on top of the power supply.

After […]

#aoostar #aoostarEg01 #egpu #graphicsDock #oculink #thunderbolt5

Read more: https://liliputing.com/aoostar-eg01-graphics-dock-features-thunderbolt-5-oculink-and-150w-dc-power-output/

PELADN Link S-3 is a low-profile Thunderbolt 5 eGPU dock

Mini PC maker PELADN has been selling graphics docks for a few years, allowing you to connect a desktop graphics card to a laptop or desktop computer. The first was the PELADN Link S1, which uses a Thunderbolt 4 connection. Then came the Link S-2 with an OCuLink connection for higher speeds.

Now the company has introduced its first model featuring Thunderbolt 5 support. The PELADN Link S-3 […]

#egpu #graphicsDock #peladn #peladnLinkS3

Read more: https://liliputing.com/peladn-link-s-3-is-a-low-profile-thunderbolt-5-egpu-dock/

Razer's new $390 Thunderbolt 5 Dock supports three 4K displays, one PCIe gen 4 SSD, four Thunderbolt ports, and 140W laptop power delivery. A new Razer Core X V2 Thunderbolt 5 graphics dock is also coming soon. https://press.razer.com/product-news/razer-introduces-new-thunderbolt-5-dock-and-core-x-v2/ #Razer #Thunderbolt5 #RazerCoreXV2 #eGPU #GraphicsDock #Thunderbolt5Dock

Beelink GTi15 Ultra is an Intel Arrow Lake mini PC with support for an (external) desktop graphics card

Last year Beelink launched a line of mini PCs that are designed to work with desktop graphics cards that may be larger than the computers themselves. That’s Beelink GTi Ultra series mini PCs have an exposed PCIe x8 interface that allows you to connect them to a Beelink EX Pro Docking Station.

Now Beelink has launched a new model called the Beelink GTi15 Ultra. While it has the same exterior […]

#arrowLake #beelink #beelinkGti #beelinkGti15 #egpu #gpu #graphicsDock #miniPc #pcie

Read more: https://liliputing.com/beelink-gti15-ultra-is-an-intel-arrow-lake-mini-pc-with-support-for-an-external-desktop-graphics-card/

GTBOX G-DOCK Review: A compact graphics dock with OCuLink and USB4

The GTBOX G-DOCK is a dock that lets you add discrete graphics to a mini PC, laptop, handheld, or tablet with an OCuLink or USB4 cable.

Some of the other external graphics solutions I’ve reviewed recently, like the AYANEO AG01 and GPD G1 have a GPU built in. But the GTBOX G-Dock is really just a dock – it doesn’t come with a graphics card. So while the GTBOX G-Dock may not be as compact as […]

#aoostarAg02 #egpu #egpuDock #graphicsDock #gtbox #gtboxGDock #minixpc #oculink

Read more: https://liliputing.com/gtbox-g-dock-review-a-compact-graphics-dock-with-oculink-and-usb/

AYANEO AG01 Starship Graphics Dock Review

The AYANEO AG01 Starship is an external graphics dock that brings a discrete AMD Radeon RX 7600M XT mobile GPU to mini, handheld, laptop or desktop computers. With both USB4 and OCuLink connectors, it’s a versatile external GPU (eGPU) that should work with a wide range of products.

It also has a distinctive design that AYANEO says is inspired by science fiction spaceships, thus the unusual […]

#ayaneo #ayaneoAg01 #ayaneoAg01Starship #egpu #graphicsDock #oculink #usb4

Read more: https://liliputing.com/ayaneo-ag01-starship-graphics-dock-review/

Morefine G1 graphics dock comes with up to an NVIDIA RTX 4090M GPU

Over the past two years a whole bunch of Chinese PC companies that are best known for making mini PCs or handheld gaming PCs have gotten into the external graphics dock business. And most of them have used the same AMD Radeon RX 7600M-XT GPU which is… fine, I guess.

But the new Morefine G1 is something a little different. This external graphics dock is about the size of a mini PC and […]

#egpu #graphicsDock #morefineG1

Read more: https://liliputing.com/morefine-g1-graphics-dock-comes-with-up-to-an-nvidia-rtx-4090m-gpu/

GMK AD-GP1 is yet another eGPU with Radeon RX 7600M-XT (OCuLink and USB4)

GMK is the latest mini PC maker to launch an external GPU dock that brings discrete graphics to compact computers.

First announced in January, the GMK AD-GP1 is now available for $460. It’s a a 163.9 x 110.5 x 39.9mm (6.45″ x 4.35″ x 1.57″) box that you can plug into a mini PC, handheld, or laptop using either a USB4 or OCuLink connection. The graphics dock also lets you connect up to four […]

#adGp1 #egpu #gmk #gmkAdGp1 #gpuDock #graphicsDock #radeonRx7600mXt

Read more: https://liliputing.com/gmk-ad-gp1-is-yet-another-egpu-with-radeon-rx-7600m-xt-oculink-and-usb4/

AOOSTAR AG02 is an open air external graphics dock with a 500 watt power supply

Earlier this year AOOSTAR launched the AG01 external graphics dock that allowed you to connect a desktop graphics card to any laptop, mini PC, or handheld with a 64 Gbps OCuLink connector.

Now the company has replaced the AG01 with a new model called the AOOSTAR AG02. It’s up for pre-order for $219 and expected to ship in mid-January. There are two significant differences between the new model and the original that should make it a more versatile eGPU dock.

The first is that the dock now has a 500 watt power supply built in, enabling support for desktop graphics cards with a TGP of up to 350 watts. The AG01 had a 400 watt power supply and was only compatible with cards up to 250 watts.

The second difference is that AOOSTAR has added a USB4 port. So while you’ll still get the best performance if you use an OCuLink connector with support for data transfer speeds up to 64 Gbps, you can also use a USB4 port to connect devices that may not have an OCuLink port. The USB4 port also supports 100 watt USB power delivery, allowing you to send power to a connected device.

AOOSTAR also replaced the “silver metal” chassis of the AG01 with a new “gray metal” case for the AG02 model.

Otherwise, the physical design is pretty similar. This is still a 225 x 110 x 60mm (8.9″ x 4.3″ x 2.4″) box with an exposed PCIe 4.0 x16 connector on the top, allowing you to plug a desktop graphics card directly into the top of the dock. Since the GPU isn’t enclosed by a case, there’s no need for additional cooling fans or any other hardware, but that also means that there’s nothing to block the sound made from the graphics card’s fans so noise levels will likely vary depending on the card you use.

While the new dock should work with higher-power graphics cards than the original, AOOSTAR doesn’t recommend using anything with higher performance than an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070S or AMD Radeon RX 7700XT, as the the bottleneck at that point would be the data throughput rather than the graphics card.

#ag02 #aoostar #aoostarAg02 #egpu #graphicsDock

PELADN Link S-2 is an OCuLink graphics dock for under $100

Last year mini PC maker PELADN launched an external graphics dock called the PELADN Link S1 that allowed you to add a desktop graphics card to any PC with a Thunderbolt 3, Thunderbolt 4, or compatible USB4 port. Now the company has launched a new model with an OCuLink connector for higher-speed connections to a PC.

The new PELADN Link S-2 is available now from the SZBox store at AliExpress for $87.

The dock measures 253 x 162 x 41mm (10″ x 6.4″ x 1.6″) and has an open-air design: it’s not a case that houses a graphics card, it’s more of a base that holds a GPU in place and provides everything you need to connect it to a PC… assuming you’ve got a PC with an OCuLink port.

The SZBOX/PELADN Link S-2 has a PCIe x16 interface, a 24-pin ATX connector for power supply, and the dock comes with an OCuLink connector and graphics card bracket. And that’s about it.

Unlike some other external GPU solutions, this is not a USB hub, external storage device, or wireless amplifier. This is a device that’s meant for one thing and one thing only: adding a discrete GPU to a computer that might not otherwise have one, while using a high-speed OCuLink connector.

OCuLink is basically an external cabling solution for PCIe, capable of data transfer speeds up to 64 Gbps. That makes it a better fit for external GPUs than Thunderbolt 4 or earlier, which have theoretical top speeds of 40 Gbps, but real-world speeds that are often substantially lower than that. In other words, the cables aren’t fast enough to let you get all the performance you’d expect from some high-end graphics cards.

Unfortunately OCuLink isn’t as widely adopted in the commercial PC space as USB4/Thunderbolt, which means that this dock will only work with the relatively small number of mini PCs, laptops, and handhelds that have compatible ports. And since the Link S-2 graphics dock doesn’t have a USB4/Thunderbolt port, it can only be used with computers that support OCuLink. If you need something with wider compatibility, you may have to look elsewhere.

Oh, and if the design of this device looks familiar, that may be because it not only looks a lot like the original PELADN Link S1, but also like the recently released MINISFORUM DEG1, which is also a barebones eGPU dock with an OCuLink connector. The DEG1 costs a little more though: it’s currently available for $99 from the MINISFORUM website.

#egpu #graphicsDock #linkS2 #oculink #peladn #peladnLinkS2 #szbox

MINISFORUM launches MGA1 OCuLink graphics dock with Radeon RX 7600M XT

The MINISFORUM MGA1 is an external graphics dock that lets you connect an AMD Radeon RX 7600M XT GPU to a mini PC, laptop, or other devices that might not already have discrete graphics built in.

Since the dock has an OCuLink connector, it supports a high-speed external PCIe connection with theoretical support for data transfer speeds up to 64 Gbps, which means that performance should be […]

https://liliputing.com/?p=173225

#egpu #gpuDock #graphicsDock #minisforum #minisforumMga1

AYANEO AG01 Starship Radeon RX 7600M XT graphics dock goes on sale for $599

The AYANEO AG01 Starship Graphics Dock is an external graphics dock that features an AMD Radeon RX 7600M XT GPU, an M.2 2280 slot and SD card reader for storage, support for up to four displays, and USB and Ethernet jacks. It has a 64 Gbps OCuLink connector and a 40 Gbps USB4 port, giving you multiple ways to connect the dock to a handheld gaming PC, mini desktop, or other PCs.

First […]

https://liliputing.com/?p=172933

#ayaneo #ayaneoAg01 #egpu #graphicsDock

Khadas Mind Graphics eGPU module adds NVIDIA RTX 4060 Ti graphics to the modular mini PC

The Khadas Mind is a tiny computer that’s small enough to fit in your pocket. But not only is it a full-fledged PC with support for up to an Intel Core i7-1360P processor and 32GB of RAM, but it’s also a modular system designed to work with high-speed accessories.
While the Khadas Mind has been available for close to a year, so far the only add-on […]

https://liliputing.com/?p=170418

#egpu #graphicsDock #khadas #khadasMind #khadasMindEgpuModule #mindLinke #modular #pcie50

MINISFORUM DEG1 barebones eGPU dock with OCuLink now available for $99

The MINISFORUM DEG1 is an external graphics dock with an OCuLink connector that provides a 63 Gbps connection to a laptop, handheld or mini PC. And that’s literally all this compact eGPU dock with a minimalist design does. It doesn’t act as a USB hub or port extender. It doesn’t even have a case. But it’s a relatively inexpensive and […]

https://liliputing.com/?p=169872

#deg1 #egpu #graphicsDock #minisforum #minisforumDeg1

MINISFORUM R3GAF is an OCuLink graphics dock with Radeon RX 7600M XT

MINISFORUM is the latest company to introduce a graphics dock that lets you connect an AMD Radeon RX 7600M XT GPU to a laptop, handheld, or mini PC with an OCuLink cable with support for data transfer speeds up to 63 Gbps.
The MINISFORUM R3GAF made its debut at the Computex 2024 trade show in Taiwan this week.
Inside the relatively compact body of […]

https://liliputing.com/?p=169600

#computex2024 #egpu #graphicsDock #minisforum #minisforumR3gaf #r3gaf

Turbo Mini X mini PC supports up to a 65-watt socketed CPU and external graphics docks

The Mini Maker Turbo Mini X is a compact desktop computer that measures just 215 x 180 x 36mm (8.5″ x 7″ x 1.4″) and has an internal volume of 1.4 liters. While it’s hardly the smallest desktop computer around, it is one of the smallest with an Intel LGA1700 socket that lets you bring your own processor, with support for up to a 65-watt […]

https://liliputing.com/?p=169521

#computex2024 #egpu #graphicsDock #miniPc #socketed #streamplayX #turboMiniX

BoostR is yet another compact Radeon RX 7600M XT eGPU dock (crowdfunding)

The BoostR eGPU is a small graphics dock that lets you add an AMD Radeon RX 7600M XT discrete GPU to a wide range of PCs including handhelds, laptops, or mini PCs. It has the same GPU and connectivity options as the ONEXGPU, GPD G1, and AYANEO AG01, but the BoostR has at least one thing going for it: a lower starting price… kind of.
The […]

https://liliputing.com/?p=169220

#boostr #crowdfunding #egpu #graphicsDock

AYANEO AG01 is yet another Radeon RX 7600M XT graphics dock (but with a “starship” inspired design)

AYANEO is the latest handheld gaming PC maker to launch a compact graphics dock with OCuLink and USB4 ports, allowing you to add a discrete GPU to a handheld, laptop, or desktop computer. And for some reason the new AYANEO AG01 uses the exact same AMD Radeon RX 7600M XT GPU as the other players in this space: the GPD G1 and ONEXPLAYER ONEXGPU.
The […]

https://liliputing.com/?p=168868

#ayaneo #ayaneoAg01 #ayaneoStarship #egpu #graphicsDock

Lilbits: Nintendo’s next game console, AYANEO AG01 GPU Dock, and Raspberry Pi Connect

Since launching the Nintendo Switch in 2017, Nintendo has released a few variations of the popular hybrid game console including a Nintendo Switch Lite (which has built-in controllers rather than detachable ones) and the Switch OLED (which has a better display). But the underlying hardware hasn’t changed much in the past seven years.
Now […]

https://liliputing.com/?p=168496

#android #ayaneo #ayaneoAg01 #gameConsol #google #gpuDock #graphicsDock #lilbits #nintendo #nintendoSwitch #pixelTablet #raspberryPiConnect