This Thunderbolt 3 enclosure houses a full-size desktop graphics card and connects to a laptop with one cable. Unlike hub-style rivals it keeps things minimal: a single Thunderbolt 3 port is the only data connector on the back, alongside the power inlet. That port pushes up to 85W back to the notebook, so many laptops charge while gaming. A 650W internal supply feeds cards drawing up to 500W.
Thunderbolt 3 eGPU enclosure with a single TB3 port, 85W laptop charging, and a 650W internal power supply.
Device Information
- Manufacturer
- Akitio
- Release Year
- 2018
- Model Number
- AKTNPTNT3 (NPTNT3)
- Category
- eGPU Enclosure
Available Ports
| Connector | Quantity | Label | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) | 1 | Thunderbolt 3 (to host) | Only data connector on the unit; up to 40Gbps and 85W upstream charging to notebook |
Notes & Compatibility
Minimal I/O: a single rear Thunderbolt 3 port (no downstream USB or Ethernet) plus the AC power inlet. TB3 upstream charging up to 85W. Internal 650W PSU supplies up to 500W to the graphics card; the PCIe x16 slot and ATX PSU are internal and not modeled as cable ports.
