External GPUs Kinda Suck (But This One Doesn't)

The MinisForum DEG1 is the first external GPU dock that I've found to be truly exciting: it has an Oculink connection, works with any desktop GPU and power supply, and is only $99. But there's one catch -- it only works with Oculink-capable devices. Let's take a look at this dock and the state of eGPUs altogether.

MinisForum DEG1: https://shrsl.com/4mum8
SX500 SFX power supply: https://amzn.to/3LT12LA
error43 fixer script: https://egpu.io/forums/expresscard-mp...

Other reviews mentioned in this video:
OneXGPU:    • External GPU for your Handheld PC [ONEXGPU]  
GPD G1 eGPU:    • Tiny GPU for Handheld & Mini PCs! GPD G1 R...  
UM780 XTX:    • Mini PC with an OCulink Port! UM780 XTX Re...  
GPD Win Max 2:    • GPD Win Max 2 (7840U) Review: Handheld/Lap...  

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Timestamps:
00:00 introduction
01:46 how we got here
04:32 unboxing and impressions
06:03 power supply and graphics card
08:07 hardware installation
10:20 testing devices (mini PC and laptop)
12:34 why use an eGPU at all?
14:35 software installation
16:19 price and competition
21:02 performance testing
25:08 comparison with mobile eGPUs
27:30 summary (likes and dislikes)
30:42 conclusion

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