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They've had external GPU solutions here and there in the past, not quite sure why it didn't catch on more. You get the mobility of a laptop, and then when you'r
by overcast 10y ago
They've had external GPU solutions here and there in the past, not quite sure why it didn't catch on more. You get the mobility of a laptop, and then when you're home docked in, you can get the GPU processing power in a separate form factor.
- jsheard 10y agoExternal GPUs didn't catch on earlier because Thunderbolt is the only viable standardized interface for them, and Intel refused to certify eGPU products based on TB1 or TB2. TB3 is the tipping point where Intel decided there's enough bandwidth to make it a smooth experience, and put their weight behind the idea.