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The GMKTec K8 Plus holds its own on the mini PC price battlefield, but I'd add a WiFi card to that cart as well
The GMKTec K8 Plus mini PC offers competitive performance for lighter and moderate games, especially with its upgradeability and Oculink port for eGPUs. While its price has increased, it remains a viable option for budget-conscious gamers, though its out-of-the-box WiFi performance is a significant drawback that may require an additional purchase.
Someone hooked an RX 9070 XT up to their Steam Machine and it works surprisingly well, like fitting a V8 engine into…
A Reddit user successfully integrated a high-end AMD RX 9070 XT graphics card into a Steam Machine as an external GPU (eGPU) using an NVMe to Oculink adapter. This modification reportedly allows the Steam Machine to achieve over 100 FPS on High settings in games like Crimson Desert, significantly boosting its performance.
Framework is building an eGPU kit for its Laptop 16
Framework is developing an eGPU kit for its Laptop 16, allowing users to connect off-the-shelf PCIe cards, including GPUs, via an OCuLink connection. This prototype, called the OCuLink Dev Kit, can be slotted into existing blank modules. The company also announced other upgrades for the Laptop 16, including a new haptic trackpad and a 10Gb Ethernet expansion card developed by a third party.