External GPUs Kinda Suck (But This One Doesn't)

GPU size now is like a full mini tower pc

Silverstone's SFX power supplies are also designed to be quieter than most standard power supplies. Another reason this supply is $120 instead of the $65.

I have always thought the enclosures were very overpriced boxes, having jumped in when they first came out with my old laptop. It is great to see something much simpler released!

Low GPU usage on Elden Ring is because the games Gfx engine won't allow for more than 60fps as it's locked to the games physics, so its not really a good game for judging GPU performance.

It has fans, so it’s definitely sucking.

I've read in a couple of places that Oculink is going to be replaced with CopprLink, so keep an eye out for that in future docks!

I wish that MinisForum unit had USB4 in addition to Oculink.

Some misinformation in the comments. OCuLink isn't dead. It's an open source standard. It doesn't have the overhead of USB, or the licensing cost of Thunderbolt. M.2 to OCuLink adapters are readily available. Newer Minisforum devices include them, like the UM890 Pro. I sound like a salesperson at this point, but I've never even considered a mini PC. For those that have though, that UM890 Pro is even under $600 right now with the dock.

The Joyce Manor shirt - Russ is eternally cool as fuck!!

I'll wait for 16 inch slim laptop, that can connect to oculink and it will be perfect setup

Wholeheartedly agree, really hope they take your feedback and create one with USB4/thunderbolt as well. Would buy immediately

At that price and size (for either option) you might as well just build a mini ITX build.

I don't know why this title made me think of the Suck-Kutt scene from Wayne's World but you're welcome

9:03 russ something ya may like is they make custom length psu cables. You can even get them in custom colors without added cost. Cablemod is who i would suggest for that. Making it supper clean and adding s touch of flair if ya like.

Just waiting till there are more laptops with thunderbolt 5 port + thunderbolt 5 egpu docks. Oculink would be nice but I just don’t see most laptop brands do a oculink port. Especially since they start cutting out so many ports.

Good to see this review. There was a "mishap" with my daughter's computer and most of it got fried. I was able to salvage the GPU CPU and SDD (luckily I also had a spare PSU hanging around as well). I ordered the DEG1 in hopes of getting a mini PC to get for my daughter as she will be using it for college and at some point she may be moving out of town to pursue her education. What I found was the MS-A1 (which actually arrived as I was typing this) to pair up with the dock. So now that I've made a short story long, I feel confident that I made the right choice getting this dock. Thanks for the review Russ, as always I appreciate the honesty and clear communication that you convey in your reviews!

This steamdeck mod lowkey is bussin 😮

It's important to note that the rated PSU wattage is the sum of all voltage rails, which means the max power draw from the 12V rail (GPUs use this one) might be lower than the total rated power. Nowadays most PSUs have high wattage for the 12V rail, but if you decide to cheap out on it, it's best to check.

power profile is also a huge plus for some people using static devices. being able to effectively remove the gpu from the power draw equation when it isn't needed is a pretty solid benefit.

This is the video that needed to be made. A comparison between these dedicated all-in-one solutions to something you can put together AND upgrade for cheaper. You can buy a used GPU or any gpu you have laying around the house! Downside it's oculink only. :( Great vid, Russ!