One more AMD eGPU docking station goes on sale — but it doesn't have USB 4.0, can't accommodate an M.2 SSD and requires an OCuLink connector to feed the RX 7600M XT chip

• Minisforum MGA1 boosts graphics pinch AMD Radeon 7600M XT
• Supports 3 displays, 8K astatine 60Hz via HDMI and DisplayPort
• Features OCuLink, USB 3.2, USB-C ports; requires OCuLink connectivity

Minisforum, champion known for its scope of mini PCs for illustration nan AtomMan Series and EliteMini, has launched nan MGA1, an outer GPU docking station. Powered by nan AMD Radeon 7600M XT GPU and backed pinch 8GB of GDDR6 RAM, nan MGA1 gives users a straightforward measurement to boost a connected device's graphics capabilities.

Built pinch precocious RDNA 3.0 architecture and a 6nm accumulation process, and functioning arsenic some an eGPU and a docking station, nan MGA1 is perfect for usage pinch compatible laptops and mini PCs. The important upgrade successful graphics capacity it provides makes it perfect for graphics-intensive tasks for illustration video editing, 3D rendering and moreover gaming.

The MGA1 supports up to 3 displays done its HDMI 2.1 and dual DisplayPort 2.0 connections, each tin of 8K astatine 60Hz for ultra-high-resolution and soft refresh rates. It besides features 3 USB 3.2 ports pinch 10Gbps transportation speeds, an OCuLink 4i port, and a USB-C 3.1 larboard pinch 65W Power Delivery, making it suitable for charging devices for illustration - you guessed it - Minisforum’s ain mini PCs.

OCuLink larboard required

As Tom’s Hardware notes, “By adding an eGPU for illustration nan MGA1 to your system, you’d get nan champion of some worlds - a mini-PC that won’t return up overmuch abstraction connected your table and easy to transportation anywhere, and a gaming PC that will springiness you nan capacity you request to play AAA titles.”

The docking position includes high-speed information transportation done its OCuLink 4i larboard pinch PCIe 4.0 x4 compatibility, ensuring reliable capacity for demanding tasks.

But - and it will beryllium a woody breaker for galore - USB4 and Thunderbolt 4 connectivity are missing, truthful you'll request to make judge you person an OCuLink larboard connected your laptop aliases mini PC earlier buying nan MGA1.

Priced astatine a alternatively steep $559, nan MGA1 provides a balanced operation of powerfulness and connectivity successful a compact form, though location are much versatile eGPUs disposable that whitethorn beryllium amended suited for usage pinch a broader scope of devices, specified arsenic GPD's newly upgraded G1.

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