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ctvo on July 13, 2018 | parent | context | favorite | on: Blackmagic eGPU – Thunderbolt 3 external graphics ...

- Radeon Pro 580 - 300 USD

- USB Hub / Thunderbolt 3 Hub - 100 USD

- eGPU - 300 USD (Akitio Node, others)

It's reasonably priced given the components. If it only had upgradability, it'd be very nice, but it's not a dealbreaker.

closetohome on July 13, 2018 [–]

If you ever see a Thunderbolt 3 hub for $100 let me know!

ctvo on July 14, 2018 | [–]

You're right. It's a large distinction. I was thinking of USB-C hub (this one specifically: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/hypershop/hyperdrive-us...) and it only supports 5Gb/s vs. 40Gb/s

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