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3 days agoFramework's first eGPUs turn its laptop into a desktop PC
Framework introduces the OCuLink Dev Kit for external GPU support, targeting power users with advanced connectivity options.
Mini PCs and handheld gaming devices are getting impressively powerful CPUs, but their graphics capabilities still lag behind desktop machines by a wide margin. Integrated graphics can handle everyday tasks and lighter games just fine, but demanding titles or creative work that needs GPU acceleration quickly expose the limitations. External GPU docks have become a popular solution for bridging that gap, letting you plug a desktop graphics card into a compact device whenever you need the extra horsepower.