Ernie Smith is a former contributor to BizTech, an old-school blogger who specializes in side projects, and a tech history nut who researches vintage operating systems for fun. The rise of the ...

If you’re in the market for a small compact eGPU you might be interested in the latest innovation from GPD in the form of their new G1 eGPU. Described as the world’s smallest external graphics card ...

With the BoostR eGPU by your side, you’ll unleash a world of possibilities and take your laptop’s or mini PC’s performance to new heights. This portable external graphics card is designed to break ...

The Minisforum DEG1 eGPU Dock is a very cool and minimal approach to hooking up an external GPU to a mini PC or laptop. It uses the OCuLink interface to deliver 64 Gbps of bandwidth, and the open-air ...

The question is, are these GPUs truly capable of walking in the same lane as desktop GPUs, and should potential users waste their time acquiring these devices? Well, there are a few things to take in ...

HighPoint RocketStor 8631CW gives you 64GB/s GPU bandwidth - no drivers or software needed Real PCIe Gen5 x16 lanes delivered straight to your GPU through a single CopprLink cable Fits dual or ...

Being exactly such a person myself, I can tell you that people with niche interests run into performance bottlenecks you just don't see normally. A key example of such a use-case comes in the form of ...

External GPU enclosures can change the way you think about buying a laptop, as they have the capability to turn a sleek and slim ultrabook into a veritable powerhouse for gaming. That's the pitch, ...

Mini PCs are no longer just productivity machines. In 2026, the best mini PC for gaming delivers competitive esports-ready ...

For years, an external graphics processing unit (eGPU) was an easy way for Mac users to increase the graphical capability of their Mac or MacBook. For most installs, the upgrade consisted of an ...

is an editor covering deals and gaming hardware. He joined in 2018, and after a two-year stint at Polygon, he rejoined The Verge in May 2025. We eulogized the end of Alienware’s graphics amplifier in ...

I have a question about encoding speed with ffmpeg. If I use a DellE7480 i7-6600U and using Intel quicksync. Vs, I get a computer with a thunderbird 3 or thunderbird 4 socket, and connect it to an ...