- AOOSTAR RX 7600XT EGPU is running hot but slower than its full desktop counterpart
- Not all laptops will handle USB4 Reverse Charging or PCIE 4.0 Bandwidth gracefully
- At 61 decibels, the cooling resolution deals thermal control for constant ambient clothing
As more compact computer solutions quantities the market, the Mini -PC suppliers are increasingly turning to external graphics units to offer an upgrade path.
Aoostar is the latest to participate in this trend with the release of its XG76XT EGPU, built around the AMDS RADEON RX 7600XT and supports 16 GB GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit interface.
This stationary GPU is based on the RDNA 3 architecture built using a 6NM process and has 32 calculation units.
Performance limits and thermal design
Marketed as a module resolution for users seeking to improve visual performance without switching to a full desk, the device’s specifications appear solid on paper.
The graphics processor supports a game clock of 2470 MHz and a 150W power ceiling in this cabinet, down from GPU’s full desktop TGP at 190W.
This restriction can affect sustained performance, especially in thermally demanding applications.
However, for those seeking a compromise between mobile convenience and graphic muscle, it can offer a boost, especially when integrated GPUs fall short for tasks such as editing high resolution images or handling multiple 4K screens.
The encapsulation includes a custom steam chamber cooling solution, a full copper information and a fan located under a honeycom-style top grill.
While this setup seems to be able to keep thermal in check when the noise level under load allegedly reaches up to 61 decibels.
It is not a whisper-quiet to any standard and it can be disruptive in shared or silent work areas.
The Aoostar XG76XT supports both Oculink and USB4, which allows hot replacement and offers up to 100W reverse power supply, which potentially charge your laptop over the same cable.
This may seem convenient for those who use a laptop for video editing or for Photoshop, although not all systems support these features equally.
USB4 is dependent on PCIE 4.0 paths that improve bandwidth over older EGPU Nuts, but benefit bottlenecks compared to internal GPUs are still possible.
On the screen page, the XG76XT has an HDMI 2.1 port, two DisplayPort 2.1 outputs and a Type-C port that supports DisplayPort 1.4 with 15W power supply.
At 3399 ¥ (about $ 470), pricing is not unreasonable for an egpu with a current generation of GPU.
Yet for anyone who is looking for the best GPU to demand creative work or advanced game, internal desktop cards in a traditional tower still offer better performance per day. Dollar.
At the time of writing, this device is sold out and there is no confirmed global release or Restock date.
Via Videocardz
