If you want to perform intensive computing tasks on a laptop or desktop with native or basic graphics, you’re going to find it a struggle - and video editing in particular can often be a nightmare.
The Peladn Link S-1 e-GPU Dock provides a simple solution to this problem and lets you connect an external graphics card to your computer. It supports a wide range of products from NVIDIA and AMD.
However, Peladn recommends using an RX570 or above for AMD cards, and a GTX1060 or above for Nvidia cards.
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Keeping cool
To get started, users will first need to add their own suitable power supply to provide power to the dock and the graphics card. The S-1 has connectors for ATX and SFX PSUs.
Next, add the graphics card and connect the dock to your computer and the network. The S-1 has two Thunderbolt 3 ports, ensuring lightning-fast data transfer speeds of up to 40Gbps.
The S-1's compact design means it takes up minimal desk space, although it will be bulked up considerably when you add the PSU.
The dock features a built-in open cooling design that effectively dissipates heat to ensure optimal performance even during heavy usage.
The Peladn Link S-1 e-GPU Dock is currently available for purchase from Geekbuying, priced at $229.99.
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