GMKtecAD-GP1 External GPU Docking Station, eGPU Enclosure with AMD Radeon 7600M XT GPU Graphics Card, HDMI2.1, DisplayPort2.0, Oculink, USB4, eGPU Dock

I had previously purchased a GMKTek nukbox M7. I switched over to console gaming after PC components (and their prices) were changing faster than I could keep up with. Got the nukbox mini PC because my wife was wanting to get back into the Sims, and was not a fan of using a controller on a console. The stock computer was great, ran older games extremely well right out of the box. The limits of the integrated GPU were pretty obvious for current gen games right away though. The occulink port was a major deciding factor for the nukbox mini PC, and ordered this eGPU setup when I came across it. As I haven't been in PC gaming since 05, I am probably too easy to impress, but this eGPU paired with the mini PC performs phenomenally. Getting good framerates at 1080p and high to ultra settings on a number of current gen games. Atomfall on this rig is indistinguishable from the series X as far as my untrained eyes can tell. Picked up the Inzoi early access for my Sims fan wife. It runs very smoothly at 1080p on ultra. Literally plug and play simple. AMD GPU drivers are one version fits all, so very little fussing with drivers and settings. Great entry point for anyone wanting to get into PC gaming without investing $2000 (or more).

The media could not be loaded. I had to return to this review because it was super long and I of course closed the window by accident.. UGH! I wish Amazon auto-saved your drafts.. Or even had drafts..Anyway.There are a few things that you'll need to know when you get your eGPU. It doesn't come with a manual. It's fine. It doesn't need one. What it does require, however, is the ability to know how to plug something into your computer. That simple!You'll see two cords, an Oculink Cord and a USB 4 cord. Which one do you use? Depends, does your computer/laptop have an Oculink port? (It would be labeled 'Oculink'. If so, you use the Oculink cord. If it doesn't, use the USB cord). You plugged it in. Okay, so now what? Open your Adrenalin program. You should see a new update. Install it, and reboot. While it reboots, think outside of the box, but logically! If you're using a Desktop, go ahead and unplug your Monitor's HDMI from your computer to you eGPU (Since I *believe* the HDMI connects to the video card in your PC anyway, so logic states that it should connect to the video card within your eGPU). This step will save you an extra reboot and stress, because by doing this, you've just made your eGPU your Primary Graphics and your previous graphics driver your Secondary. Well done!Performance-wise, I've included a video of me playing Hogwart's Legacy. As you can see, the graphics are crisp, lag-free (I am also using a Sandisk SSD as well, which I highly recommend!) and clean. Functionally, it works as intended, bringing a crisper, more vibrant quality to your gaming experience. However, one caveat - When it comes to newer games, like Inzoi, you may still experience some lag. When I purchase that game, I'll include another video in order to show my experience with that one.Because this comes with an AMD Radeon RX 7600M XT graphics card built in, I feel like the value of the item is incomparable, because, to my knowledge, most other eGPU's don't come with graphics cards, just the units. So that in itself should be a clear indicator that this device is something great.When it comes to the noise level, there *is* some noise, but it's barely noticeable, and I have excellent hearing.All things considered, you should be very happy with this device, and I am sure you too will rate this the 5 stars it deserves.

Connecting device to my Legion go is tricky, but once connected and running properly it works like a regular GPU. Nice and portable for travel and more than capable of playing popular titles.

The media could not be loaded. I previously ran a Ryzen 7 2700X on an Asrock B450M Pro4 w/32GB DDR4 2666 and a Rog-Strix RX570 8GB video card. I loved my machine, however, it was falling behind the advancing video technology.I upgraded to GMKtec M7 Pro (Ryzen 9 Pro 6950H w/Radeon 680M, 32GB DDR5 Ram). As a first time mini pc user, I am quite impressed with the processing power packed into this little box. It handles my 24" and 34" HD monitors flawlessly.I am not a gamer. I use my pc primarily for watching as well as editing video. Unfortunately in my case, I was having trouble running my Video Editing Software thru the new GPU.After reaching out to GMKTec for support, I was given the opportunity to evaluate the GMKtec AD-GP1 External GPU Docking Station with AMD Radeon 7600M XT GPU Graphics Card.....First feature that was a plus for me is the dual DP ports. The M7 only has one, which was restricting me to 1 HD screen. But no more!Second feature is the Cooling Fans. I consistently check my component temperatures to insure the best performance with the longest lifespan possible. Mine has been consistently hovering around 51 degrees Celsius.As far as Video Editing goes, it handled my tasks cleanly, which is nothing elaborate.The only con I have does not relate to the AD-GP1 directly. I would have preferred the ability to connect the Oculink cable to the rear of my M7 instead of the front. But this is just personal preference talking, so take it as you may.Overall, I am very pleased with the addition my External GPU. I am also looking forward to taking advantage of it's portability in future when someone requests help with their PC.

I paired this eGPU with a GMKtec K8 Plus, using Oculink. I'm running two 27" gaming monitors at 1440p, 240hz. The GPU is fast and smooth. This is an outstanding eGPU! Highly recommend!

It seems to be a powerful little device when I can get it to work on my Ally X. In my experience, it has been plug and play and when running Timespy, I average around and 8k score versus the Ally’s 3.5. The problem is I that the thunderbolt connection keeps dropping and picking up the device. I’m not sure if it is an issue with the port or the egpu. But on the merit of its power to price, I still want to give this product 3 stars. I hear GMKtec has good customer support, so I hope they see this review and can assist.