The Problem with External GPUs and Handhelds
4,655The new ONEXGPU 2 should be the ideal external GPU setup -- it's got the latest Radeon RX 7800M mobile GPU, and it provides about 50% more performance compared to their previous eGPU solution. But it really just highlights the inherent problems with trying to set up a handheld eGPU experience today. So let's talk about why eGPUs are so frustratingly close to being good, and where they could go in the future.
ONEXGPU 2: https://onexplayerstore.com/products/onexgpu-2-ultimate-egpu-with-amd-radeon-rx-7800m?variant=49781029437734
Devices used in this video:
MinisForum UM780 XTX: • Mini PC with an OCulink Port! UM780 X...
MinisForum DEG1 dock: • External GPUs Kinda Suck (But This On...
ROG Ally X: • ASUS ROG Ally X Review: Have it Your Way
Lenovo Legion Go: • I'm Starting to Love the Legion Go
OneXFly: • OneXFly Review: A True ROG Ally Compe...
MSI Claw: • MSI Claw Review: Swing and a Miss
XG Mobile: • ASUS ROG Ally + XG Mobile Review
This was a review unit sent to me by the manufacturer. All opinions are my own, they did not see this review ahead of time, and no money was exchanged in any way.
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Timestamps:
00:00 introduction
03:12 my optimal gaming setup
05:05 ONEXGPU 2 intro
06:06 eGPUs vs streaming
08:36 typical eGPU solutions
11:28 ONEXGPU 2 hardware
16:07 performance showcase
19:00 ROG Ally X
23:57 Lenovo Legion Go
24:49 OneXFly testing
29:40 OneXFly gaming
31:44 MSI Claw
34:00 ROG Ally + XG Mobile
39:11 where we go from here
42:55 ONEXGPU 2 wrap up
43:46 summary and conclusion
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