MINIS FORUM DEG1 eGPU Docking Station

The MINIS FORUM DEG1 OCuLink eGPU Dock is an external graphics docking station that connects a compatible mini PC to a full-size desktop graphics card. It offers a graphics upgrade path without replacing the entire computer. The connection is rated for bandwidth of up to 64 GT/s and aims to reduce the performance loss common with lower-bandwidth external graphics links. This makes it suitable for workloads that depend heavily on GPU resources, such as gaming, 3D rendering and video editing.

Compatibility is the main consideration when buying, as installation requires a host system equipped for this type of external graphics connection. The desktop graphics card and a suitable power supply must be purchased separately; neither component, nor the required host computer, is included. The dock therefore acts as the connection point for separately chosen hardware rather than a self-contained external graphics solution. This arrangement is aimed at users whose current mini PC is still adequate for general computing but needs more graphics capability for demanding tasks.

• Interface: OCuLink 4i via an SFF-8612 connector
• PCI Express link: PCIe 4.0 x4 connectivity
• Signal enhancement chip: Improves connection stability under load
• Power supply compatibility: Supports ATX and SFX form factors
• Chassis dimensions: 270 × 174 × 40 mm