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RARE PHOTOS: Oculink - The Real Truth

Modder upgrades their supposedly 'vintage' 2008 ThinkPad with an RTX 4070 Super and I can feel myself crumbling to dust

I'm definitely not ageing like a fine wine, I can tell you that much.

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Framework's new dev kit means you can jam a full desktop GPU into the back of its 16-inch laptop

The OCuLink Dev Kit provides you with the electronics to create your own eGPU.

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I tested the Peladn HO5-370 mini PC, and it handled 4K editing and all my office work with ease

Compact, high-powered workstation that provides plenty of power for day-to-day office tasks and creative applications. The premium pricing ensures a cutting-edge CPU and GPU, and it certainly impresses in terms of outright performance. If you need more powerful graphics to complement the processing power, there’s an OCuLink port to support…

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The more I tested the GMKtec NucBox M7 Ultra, the less it looked like it justified its 'Ultra' moniker

The GMKtec M7 Ultra is a replacement for earlier M7 designs, but it fails to perform as well

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I tested the Bosgame BeyondMax M6 - and this mini PC proved you can have high performance without breaking the bank

Ryzen AI system for under $900

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This is the cheapest OCuLink mini PC you can buy right now — NucBox K15 costs just $360 barebone and supports up to 24TB SSD

The NucBox K15 is a $360 mini PC supporting extensive SSD storage, quad display outputs, and hybrid Intel CPU performance.

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Enthusiast adds OCuLink port to Framework 16 Laptop — offering PCIe 4.0 x8 bandwidth for big GPU performance gains

The project has been bandied about for years, but has finally come to fruition thanks to the dedicated efforts of one modder.

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Mini PC vendor with the weirdest name ever launches eGPU docks that have a slot for a GPU and...a mini PC - Topfeel does its best to take down desktop PCs

Topfeel’s G1 and G1 Pro OCulink eGPU docks merge mini PCs and GPUs into one system, redefining compact computing performance.

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I tested the GMKtec NucBox K12 and I think developers and creators will love the expansive upgrade potential

Well-balanced mini PC with mid-range AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS and Radeon 780M graphics that's been designed to provide ample power for a multitude of uses. The larger form factor and Oculink port give this machine serious upgrade potential, making it a good choice for developers and content creators.

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OCuLink outpaces Thunderbolt 5 in Nvidia RTX 5070 Ti tests — latter up to 14% slower on average in gaming benchmarks

Independent tests confirm that while Thunderbolt 5 improves eGPU performance over Thunderbolt 4, OCuLink's direct PCIe connection delivers superior gaming and bandwidth results, although it remains impractical for most users.

Tom’s Hardware

I tested out the fastest Intel mini PC - but here's why the GMKtec EVO-T1 might not be quick enough

The GMKtec EVO-T1 is a high-quality mini system that squeezes what performance it can from the Intel Core Ultra 9 285H platform.

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This is possibly the cheapest mini PC that can use an external GPU, thanks to its OCuLink and USB 4 ports — GMK K12 supports 128GB DDR5 and 24TB SSD storage

GMK K12 mini PC supports eGPUs, up to 128GB RAM, and 24TB storage, with solid cooling and strong connectivity.

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I reviewed this test bench-style eGPU, and I found it to be a decent DIY upgrade for your machine

The GTBox G-Dock EGPU looks like old test bench equipment, with a GPU inserted into an aluminium box. It actually supports modern desktop GPUs, connecting via OCuLink or USB4 to deliver high-speed graphics performance from a standard desktop GPU.

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AMD is surpassing Nvidia in one particular market, and I don't understand why — 11th eGPU based on AMD Radeon RX 7000 series debuts and even has Thunderbolt 5

OnexGPU Lite becomes the 11th AMD RX 7000 series eGPU, prioritizing Thunderbolt 5 over raw performance in a repackaged mobile graphics design.

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Seriously, who needs desktop PCs when this mini PC packs such a powerful punch - Core Ultra 9 285H, three SSDs, two LAN ports, OCuLink port and up to 128GB RAM

GMKtec EVO T1 mini PC runs Core Ultra 9 with 128GB RAM, three SSDs, and dual 2.5G LAN ports.

Tom’s Hardware

Compact Thunderbolt 5 and OCuLink eGPU flaunts RTX 4090 Laptop GPU

Chinese mini-PC manufacturer FEVM has revealed the FNGT5 Pro, an eGPU with Thunderbolt 5 and OCuLink support.

TechRadar

Another Ryzen 395 workstation PC launches with 128GB of RAM and yes, it is squarely aimed at AI professionals (and Nvidia's DGX Spark)

FAVM’s FA-EX9 is a compact Ryzen 395 workstation PC with 128GB of RAM, built for AI professionals.

TechRadar

This small eGPU promises to transform OcuLink-equipped machines into creative powerhouses, and after extensive tests, I'm impressed

The GMKtec AD-GP1 is a compact eGPU the has been designed with portability and graphics performance for laptops and mini PCs in mind. It offers multiple display outputs and connectivity options that make it ideal for creative professionals looking for a graphics boost.

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GMK shows off Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 powered EVO-X1 mini PC with OCuLink port for GPU — hints at future Ryzen AI Max+ 395 version

GMK shows off its EVO-X1 mini-PC that sports a Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 chips. The company hints that it might soon release a version with the more powerful AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 processor.

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Build your own super mini PC with this $338 AMD AM5 barebone workstation that has OCuLink, two 2.5Gb LAN ports and can drive four 8K monitors once you add a GPU to its dock

$338 gets you a customizable AM5 barebone mini PC with eGPU dock

Tom’s Hardware

Minisforum's AM5 mini-PC gets Ryzen 9 9950X upgrade for $919 — adding 64GB RAM and 2TB SSD pushes the price tag to $1,199

Minisforum launches MS-A1 AM5 Mini PC with OCuLink eGPU support.

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No, you can't run Windows on its tiny screen; minuscule mini PC has built-in display, fingerprint reader, OCuLink, double 2.5Gb LAN port and can drive four 8K monitors without an extra GPU

Upgraded mini PC has built-in display, fingerprint reader, OCULink and can drive four 8K monitors.

Tom’s Hardware

Aoostar AG02 eGPU dock with OCuLink support and 500W PSU announced for $219

Aoostar launches its AG02 eGPU dock, an amped-up version of its existing AG01 eGPU dock design.

TechRadar

GMKtec Nucbox K8 Plus mini PC review

The spec sheet for this Mini PC is impressive, with a high-powered CPU and GPU, along with a host of ports and connection options that offer plenty of power out of the box. However, the addition of the Oculink PCIe 4.0 display port gives the K8 Plus a professional edge…

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Would you pay $2000 for the most extravagant laptop of 2024? GPD's double foldable convertible laptop goes on sale — with world's fastest mobile CPU and even an OCuLink connector

GPD Duo double foldable convertible laptop finally goes on sale, priced around $2000

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