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Which is the best external video card enclosure?

Finding your suitable external video card enclosure is not easy. You may need consider between hundred or thousand products from many store. In this article, we make a short list of the best external video card enclosure including detail information and customer reviews. Let’s find out which is your favorite one.

Best external video card enclosure

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Sonnet eGFX Breakaway Box, Thunderbolt 3-to eGPU PCIe Card Expansion System (GPU-350W-TB3Z) Sonnet eGFX Breakaway Box, Thunderbolt 3-to eGPU PCIe Card Expansion System (GPU-350W-TB3Z)
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Gigabyte AORUS Gaming Box GTX 1070 Graphic Card GV-N1070IXEB-8GD eGPU Gigabyte AORUS Gaming Box GTX 1070 Graphic Card GV-N1070IXEB-8GD eGPU
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GIGABYTE Gaming Box RX 580 8G Graphic Card eGPU (GV-RX580IXEB-8GD) GIGABYTE Gaming Box RX 580 8G Graphic Card eGPU (GV-RX580IXEB-8GD)
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Node Lite (Thunderbolt 3 Pcie Expansion Box) - MacOS and Windows Certified Node Lite (Thunderbolt 3 Pcie Expansion Box) - MacOS and Windows Certified
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ASUS XG-Station-PRO Thunderbolt 3 USB 3.1 External Graphics Card Dock Space Grey ASUS XG-Station-PRO Thunderbolt 3 USB 3.1 External Graphics Card Dock Space Grey
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Razer Core V2: Thunderbolt 3 External Graphics Enclosure (eGPU) for Windows 10 and Mac External Graphics Laptops Razer Core V2: Thunderbolt 3 External Graphics Enclosure (eGPU) for Windows 10 and Mac External Graphics Laptops
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Wavlink USB 3.0 to 4K HDMI Video Graphics Adapter External Video Card for Multiple Monitors up to 3840  2160 UHD Ultra High Definition Supports Windows 10/8.1/8/7/XP and Chromebook Wavlink USB 3.0 to 4K HDMI Video Graphics Adapter External Video Card for Multiple Monitors up to 3840 2160 UHD Ultra High Definition Supports Windows 10/8.1/8/7/XP and Chromebook
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Lenovo G0A10170UL Thunderbolt 3 Graphics Dock Lenovo G0A10170UL Thunderbolt 3 Graphics Dock
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StarTech.com Thunderbolt 3 PCIe Expansion Chassis - Thunderbolt 3 to 16 x PCIe - Aluminum - PCIe SSD - External PCIe Enclosure - PCIe Slot StarTech.com Thunderbolt 3 PCIe Expansion Chassis - Thunderbolt 3 to 16 x PCIe - Aluminum - PCIe SSD - External PCIe Enclosure - PCIe Slot
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V.TOP USB 2.0 Male to VGA Female Multi Monitor External Graphics Video Card up to 1920x1080 - (Supports Windows 10, 8.1,7, XP & Ubuntu, Andorid) V.TOP USB 2.0 Male to VGA Female Multi Monitor External Graphics Video Card up to 1920x1080 - (Supports Windows 10, 8.1,7, XP & Ubuntu, Andorid)
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1. Sonnet eGFX Breakaway Box, Thunderbolt 3-to eGPU PCIe Card Expansion System (GPU-350W-TB3Z)

Feature

Connects High Performance GPU Cards to Computers with Thunderbolt 3 Ports-Connects a supported GPU card to your eGFX-compatible computer with Thunderbolt 3 ports (does not support running through bootcamp)
Supports Cards With Popular GPU Chipsets-Includes AMD Radeon R9 and RX and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 7, 9 and 10 series
x16 PCI Express 3.0 slot-Supports up to full-length, full-height, single- or double-width card
Supports Other Thunderbolt 3-Compatible PCIe Cards-Perfect for full-length cards such as the RED ROCKET-X or AVID Pro Tools|HDX
40Gbps Thunderbolt 3 Interface with One Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) Port-Ensures full 2750 MB/s of PCIe bandwidth is dedicated to the installed card

Description

Sonnet's egfx breakaway box, a thunderbolt 3-to-pcie card expansion solution supports any thunderbolt compatible pcie card, but is designed specifically for bandwidth-intensive graphic video cards. The breakaway box enables all the popular gpu cards that support connecting to a computer over thunderbolt such as amd Radeon r9 and rx and NVidia GeForce gtx7, 9 and 10 series, providing gpu support for computationally-intensive applications. Thunderbolt certified for mac & windows. Compatibility: Windows pc with a thunderbolt 3 port (gpu card requires an egfx-enabled windows pc).

2. Gigabyte AORUS Gaming Box GTX 1070 Graphic Card GV-N1070IXEB-8GD eGPU

Feature

Embedded GeForce GTX 1070 enables graphics-intensive game and VR experience
Thunderbolt 3 plug and play
Supports Quick Charge (QC 3.0) and Power Delivery (PD 3.0)
Supports 3x USB 3.0 for peripheral devices

Description

Powered by GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1070 overclock edition graphics card, AORUS GTX 1070 Gaming Box turns the Ultrabook laptop PC into a gaming platform, delivers the incredible performance for graphics-intensive and VR-ready games. And with GIGABYE numerous thermal and overclock technology, you can enjoy high performance in a quiet environment.

3. GIGABYTE Gaming Box RX 580 8G Graphic Card eGPU (GV-RX580IXEB-8GD)

Feature

Embedded Radeon rx 580 8G Graphics card enables graphics-intensive game
Thunderbolt 3 Plug and play
Easy to carry with portable size
Supports quick charge (qc 3.0) and power delivery (PD 3.0)
Supports 3x USB 3.0 for peripheral devices
Form Factor: External

Description

Embedded Radeon rx 580 8G graphics card enables graphics-intensive game Thunderbolt 3 plug and play easy to carry with portable size supports quick charge (qc 3.0) and power delivery (PD 3.0) supports 3X USB 3.0 for peripheral devices RGB fusion - 16.7M customizable color lighting.

4. Node Lite (Thunderbolt 3 Pcie Expansion Box) - MacOS and Windows Certified

Feature

Thunderbolt 3 for lightning fast transfer speeds up to 40 Gbps
1 PCIe (x16) slot supporting half-length, full-height, double-width cards
4 lane PCI Express 3.0 compliant interface
Daisy-chain up to 6 Thunderbolt devices
Dedicated DisplayPort for additional monitor to expand the workspace

Description

The Node Lite provides an additional PCIe slot for Thunderbolt™ 3 computers (e.g. laptop computers) where installing an internal expansion card is not an option and for systems where there is not enough space for more PCIe cards. The Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) connection not only makes adding an external PCIe card easy, but it also allows you to take the device with you to use on location and move it from one system to another. Installing and replacing the PCIe card is a simple matter of removing a few thumb screws and does not require any tools.

Features:
• Thunderbolt™ 3 for lightning fast transfer speeds up to 40 Gbps
• Dedicated DisplayPort for additional monitor to expand the workspace
• Second Thunderbolt port supports Thunderbolt 3, USB 3.1, and DisplayPort devices
• 1 PCIe (x16) slot supporting half-length, full-height, double-width cards
• 4 lane PCI Express 3.0 compliant interface
• Removable back panel for double-width cards
• Daisy-chain up to 6 Thunderbolt devices
• Durable and rugged aluminum casing
• No tools required for installation

5. ASUS XG-Station-PRO Thunderbolt 3 USB 3.1 External Graphics Card Dock Space Grey

Feature

Compatible with NVIDIA GeForce GTX 900 series, GTX 10 series, RTX 2070, RTX 2080, and AMD Radeon RX580, RX570, and Radeon Pro WX7100 and is mac OS certified with AMD Radeon RX580/RX570 and Radeon Pro WX7100 high sierra 10.13.4 and later
All-new Aluminum Chassis for beauty and function designed by ASUS and In Win
AURA Sync ready with the ASUS XG Station Pro's plasma tube
330W internal power supply delivers support for your graphics card and laptop/tablet
Superior Cooling with dual 120mm exhaust fans with features 0db fan technology for silent performance at low temperatures

Description

Access portability and supreme graphics power as your laptop turn in a professional workstation with the ASUS XG Station Pro external graphics card dock via Thunderbolt 3. The ASUS XG Station Pro has superior cooling with 120mm exhaust fans and reduces noise output to 0dB during light loads.

6. Razer Core V2: Thunderbolt 3 External Graphics Enclosure (eGPU) for Windows 10 and Mac External Graphics Laptops

Feature

Thunderbolt 3 external desktop Graphics enclosure
Connect your gaming peripherals with USB 3.0 Ports and Ethernet
Razer Chroma enabled for a truly spectacular gaming experience

Description

The Razer Core V2 Thunderbolt 3 external desktop graphics enclosure enables full transformation of your compatible laptop into a VR-Ready desktop-class gaming or workstation setup.1 the new Razer Core V2 features an all new internal design with improved headroom for larger graphics cards.2 the world's first dual Thunderbolt 3 design provides dedicated lanes for both graphics and I/O ensuring fluid gameplay. Connect to the future with the most advanced and versatile eGPU solution available.

7. Wavlink USB 3.0 to 4K HDMI Video Graphics Adapter External Video Card for Multiple Monitors up to 3840 2160 UHD Ultra High Definition Supports Windows 10/8.1/8/7/XP and Chromebook

Feature

Connect an HDMI display through this USB 3.0 Adapter for a multi-monitor solution ideal for your Ultrabook or Laptop. (one adapter required per monitor).
The USB 3.0 to 4K HDMI adapter allows you to connect display via a standard USB cable with support resolution up to 3840x2160@30Hz or 3440x1440@50Hz.
External 2.1CH Microphone in and Earphone output make you use conveniently.
System Support: Windows 10, 8, 7, XP(32bit), Mac OS 10.6 to 10.13.3, Chromebooks,Android(5.0 or later) OS.Note: Macbook 10.13.4, Windows XP 64-bit and Surface RT, Linux, Unix are not supported.(see Display Link website for more details)
1x USB 3.0 to 4K HDMI displaylink adapter, Quick start Guide, CD driver, 24 months worry-free warranty

Description

Wavlink Bringing Technology to Your Life

Expand Your View with the Wavlink Multi-Display Adapters

Featuring the highest-performance DisplayLink DL-5500 andDP501 chipset, the Wavlink graphics video adapter lets you connect an additional HDMI display up to3840x2160@30Hz (4K/UHD/2160p)to your Windows-based laptop, desktop, or tablet via USB 3.0. With four times the pixels of 1080P, 4K displays provide vastly more area to multitask.

Monitor Compatibility

Supports HDMI displays up to 3840x2160/4K. 3840x2160 mode has a refresh rate of 30Hz, while 3440x1440 supports 50Hz. 2560x1600, 2560x1440, 2560x1080, 1920x1080 (1080P) and lower modes refresh at 60Hz. 4K/UHD output requires compatible 4K/UHD display.Audio outputs in stereo format;

Up to 6 devices per computer, connected to your PC there is simply no easier way to add a display to your PC or Mac ( Each adapter requires per display)

System requirement:

Processor: 1.2GHz or faster with support SSE2

RAM: 2GB for 1 DisplayLink display. 4 GB or more recommended for 2 or more DisplayLink displays

USB: At least one USB 2.0 or USB 3.0 port.

- DisplayLink software can be used on PC's and available for PCs running operating systems

SupportSystem:

-Windows XP ( 32-bit)/ Vista /7 / 8 / 8.1 / 10

- Mac OS 10.6 to 10.13.3.

-2015 and later Chromebooks

-Android 5.x Tablet or Smartphone

Not Compatible With: Macbook 10.13.4, Windows XP (64-bit ) and Surface RT, Linux, Unix, Mac OS X 10.5.x Leopard and lower.

Package contents:

1 USB 3.0 to HDMI Adapter

1 Driver CD

1 Quick Installation Guide

8. Lenovo G0A10170UL Thunderbolt 3 Graphics Dock

Feature

PLAY OR WORK LIKE A PRO: Amplify your ultrabook's graphics performance with the integrated NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 graphics card. Load games or edit videos at higher frame rates and better details from the added graphics boost.
BENEFIT OF ULTRABOOK, EXPERIENCE OF A DESKTOP: Get a desktop-like experience from your Ultrabook with Lenovo Thunderbolt 3 Graphics Dock via a suite of video and USB ports for your display and peripheral needs. Enjoy Ultrabook portability when mobile and dock to three 4K displays at home or office.
DISCOVER NEW WORLDS WITH WINDOWS MR: Upgrade your IdeaPad 720s 13" (8th Generation Intel CPU, 8 GB RAM) experience with Lenovo Explorer Headset and Lenovo Thunderbolt 3 Graphics dock. The graphics dock supports Windows Mixed Reality at 90 Hz performance to deliver immersive and powerful mixed reality.

Description

Create the most productive and space-saving workstation for your ultrabooks with the Lenovo Thunderbolt 3 Graphics Dock. Featuring an integrated NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 graphics card, you can have the benefit of the ultrabooks sleek portability and still do graphics-heavy work and play. Powered by innovative Intel Thunderbolt 3 technology, enjoy up to 40 Gbps lightning-fast data transfer and experience a definitive 4K video performance with up to three external displays. At the same time, the graphics dock provides stable, reliable, and continuous power to your Ultrabook and mobile devices with the Thunderbolt port and always-power-on USB 3.0 port.

9. StarTech.com Thunderbolt 3 PCIe Expansion Chassis - Thunderbolt 3 to 16 x PCIe - Aluminum - PCIe SSD - External PCIe Enclosure - PCIe Slot

Feature

Thunderbolt 3 PCIe expansion chassis adds an external PCIe (PCI Express 3.0) x16 slot and a DisplayPort connection to your Thunderbolt 3 equipped MacBook or laptop
Add a PCIe card such as an SSD, Ethernet, Fiber, video capture, USB, FireWire or eSATA card to your Thunderbolt 3 laptop / Thunderbolt 3 PCIe enclosure lets you add an additional PCIe card to your Thunderbolt 3 computer
Increased productivity with Thunderbolt 3 and up to 40Gbps bandwidth / Half-length PCIe card standards are supported / PCI Express 3.0 4 lane compatible interface
Works on Mac and Windows computers / Supports one 4K DisplayPort monitor / Supports dual monitor output / Supports 5K Thunderbolt displays / Daisy chain up to six Thunderbolt 3 devices / Internal 60mm cooling fan
Thunderbolt 3 to PCIe / Thunderbolt 3 Expansion Chassis / Thunderbolt 3 PCIe Box

Description

This Thunderbolt3 PCIe expansion chassis lets you add a PCI Express card to your laptop or desktop computer, through an external Thunderbolt 3 connection. The chassis also features a DisplayPort video output, so you can connect an additional monitor to your laptop, and supports Thunderbolt 3 daisy chaining, so you can expand your workstation even further. You can add many types of PCI Express cards, such as a PCIe USB 3.1/3.0/2.0 and USB-C, SSD, network, eSATA, FireWire or video capture cards. And, with the speed and bandwidth support of Thunderbolt 3 and PCIe 3.0, you can enjoy many of the same port additions you would from the PCI Express expansion slots of a desktop system. The external PCIe enclosure features a dedicated DisplayPort output that lets you add an additional display to your laptop or desktop computer. The enclosure features a second Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) port, that you can use to connect a secondary display (a USB-C video adapter may be required). With multiple extended displays, you can work more efficiently by multitasking faster, and avoid the hassle of continually repositioning several open windows or programs. You can also use the second Thunderbolt 3 port to connect additional Thunderbolt, USB and DisplayPort devices to your system. You can daisy chain up to six Thunderbolt 3 devices and expand your workstation to suit your specific requirements. Thunderbolt 3 is the fastest connection available, which means you don't have to deal with the performance bottlenecks of a slower connection, and can accomplish more in the same amount of time. At up to 40Gbps this Thunderbolt 3 expansion chassis gives you the throughput to add displays to your laptop, access files quickly, and work without disruptions. It's easy to access and edit large uncompressed files such as videos and images on the fly, making it ideal for dynamic on-site production. The TB31PCIEX16 is backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.

10. V.TOP USB 2.0 Male to VGA Female Multi Monitor External Graphics Video Card up to 1920x1080 - (Supports Windows 10, 8.1,7, XP & Ubuntu, Andorid)

Feature

Connect up to four adapters to one PC for a true extended desktop experience.
USB-Powered operation, no external power adapter required | Quick and easy installation.
Note - Power PC-based Macintosh computers, such as late-model iMacs, PowerBooks and PowerMacs, are not currently supported.
Optimal performance at 1920x1080 @ Usb2.0 port | - Mac OS 10.12 is not supported due to significant limitations in the operating system.
OS Compatibility -XP(32-bit), 7, 8, 8.1, 10 | Chrome OS v51 | Ubuntu 14.04, 16.04 (This USB video adapter uses a DisplayLink family chipset. If you're connecting this device to a computer along with additional USB video adapters or docking stations, please avoid using devices with a Trigger or Fresco family chipset).

Description

V.TOP USB to VGA Adapter - External USB Video Graphics Card for PC and Mac OS (10.8-10.11)- 1920x1080
- Connect a VGA display for an extended desktop multi-monitor USB solution

The U2-165-VGA USB to VGA Adapter functions as an external graphics card for Windows and Mac computers - the perfect solution for turning your desktop or laptop computer into a dual or multi-monitor environment, all through the simplicity and convenience of USB.The USB-VGA Adapter delivers high quality video (up to 1920x1080) for a variety of applications and is capable of simultaneously running up to 4 additional displays from a single computer (using four U2-165-VGA External Video Adapters). The adapter connects to a host computer through a USB 2.0 port, acting as an external VGA video card to either extend or mirror the desktop shown on the existing display - without having to open the computer case.

Applications
View large or multiple spreadsheets across multiple displays
Increase productivity by running multiple applications on different VGA screens; check your email on one display while editing a document on the other
Use the USB-VGA adapter to connect your PC to your television for showing family pictures and movies
Connect multiple VGA monitors to a single computer to create engaging multimedia presentations
Great for researchers and writers offering the ability to have reference material on one display and a working document copy on the other

Conclusion

All above are our suggestions for external video card enclosure. This might not suit you, so we prefer that you read all detail information also customer reviews to choose yours. Please also help to share your experience when using external video card enclosure with us by comment in this post. Thank you!

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