Tag Archives: eGPU

1512, 2019

DK’s Cool eGPU Experience – Part 2: Thunderbolt 3

DK/ December 15, 2019/ eGPU Series

What is so special about using Thunderbolt 3 for an eGPU? Thunderbolt 3 (TB3) uses a USB-C connector and supports PCIe x4. The EXP GDC Beast from Part 1 operated at x2 over mini PCIe on the Lenovo ThinkPad T420.
1809, 2019

DK’s Cool eGPU Experience – Part 1: Mini PCI-E

DK/ September 18, 2019/ eGPU Series

The term "eGPU" refers to an external graphics processing unit. It is a video card that is externally attached to a computer, and not integrated or attached inside of a case. An "eGPU dock" is the adapter used to connect the video card to the computer. The term "enclosure" might be used in place of "dock" for adapters that feature a housing for the video card.