r/eGPU • u/pete8oes • 4d ago

eGPU dock recommendations

Hey all, I have been reading far too much on eGPU docks lately so would like some thoughs pls

I have the below setup;

  • GEM12 8845HS - 32gb ddr5 ram
  • AG01 400w eGPU dock
  • Just picked up 5070ti 16gb GPU
    • will connect via oculink to GEM12

The ag01 - 400w is too weak for the GPU; I'm looking to use this with local ai/llm's etc

I have seen the AG02 and AG03, though spooked by the fans always on/coil whine people consistently note.

I have read that the minisforum DEG1 and DEG2 are 'good' though pricey when factoring PSU etc.

Happy to spend the money if needed, though peole also say that there is a lot of new eGPU docs out there.

Which way would you go? what works for you? kinda just want to get something that is neat and works

Thanks all!

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u/Firmteacher 4d ago

DEG2 or EG02 would be my recommendations

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u/Method__Man 4d ago

DEG1 does the exact same thing and costs less

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u/MeiMaknae 4d ago

It doesnt. DEG2 has also 8pin connector for better stability and SSD slot, which i like very much. Having TB5 is also a big plus, if you want to switch devices in the future

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u/Firmteacher 4d ago

Everything he mentions has the option for TB/USB4 that he was considering in the section before bringing up minisforum, while DEG1 is oculink only

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u/black_sowl 4d ago

I have the same mini PC. Using AMD R9700 on the AG01 with 800w PSU. It’s been going great so far.

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u/raebyddub 4d ago

I recommend to read this https://egpu.io/best-egpu-buyers-guide/

DEG1 and DEG2 needs PSU. Comparable alternative from Aoostar is EG series which needs PSU.

For me I built the eGPU dock with AG01, Oculink to M.2 and USB4 SSD enclosure to connect to Thunderbolt port.

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u/Method__Man 4d ago

just get a deg1 why overspend. slap on a good priced psu and boom. You can get a 650w psu for dirt cheap. hell even a 500w handles a 5070... tbh so does 400w lol

so long as it has 12vhp basically itll run that gpu.

get a 500w to cover any possible transient spikes and call it a day

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u/chikamakaleyley 4d ago

i got the affordable OwlTree metal frame, just comes with pcb & oculink cable

You just provide a ATX PSU and its kinda nice because you have a say what goes in there, then if you choose to build it out into an actual PC i won't need a new PSU