If you edit video on a mini PC and are tired of slow exports and choppy timelines, Minisforum has a solution that lets you plug in a full-size desktop GPU without sacrificing your compact setup. We’ve had excellent experiences with Minisforum’s own mini PC range, and right now, its DEG2 external GPU docking station is down to $219 (was $399) at Newegg when you use code SPCN6 . • Best for: video editors working on a mini PC or laptop with a Thunderbolt 5, USB4, or OCuLink port who want desktop-class GPU acceleration. • Why we like it: The device features a full-length PCIe x16 slot for a desktop graphics card, both Thunderbolt 5 and OCuLink connections with a physical switch between them, and a spare M. 2 slot for extra project storage. • What you need to know: You’ll need a mini PC with an OCuLink or USB4 port for hooking up the eGPU to your device. You’ll also need a spare GPU and power supply. DEG2 external GPU docking station: was $399 now $217. 5
An external GPU dock with a PCIe x16 slot for a full-size graphics card, two Thunderbolt 5 (80Gbps) ports, one of which supplies 140W to the host, an OCuLink (64Gbps) port, an M. 2 2280 SSD slot, 2…