Beelink GTi14: This mini-PC doesn't require a cable to connect an external graphics card and promises high speed

[Redaktion]

The Beelink GTi14 is a new mini-PC. The model can utilize an external graphics card, offering a notably high data transfer rate due to its special design.

https://www.notebookcheck.net/Beelink-GTi14-This-mini-PC-doesn-t-require-a-cable-to-connect-an-external-graphics-card-and-promises-high-speed.857365.0.html

[Jonas Bee]

While I can appreciate the modular approach and desire to circumvent bandwidth issues when using external GPUs, this is counterproductive - just get a desktop or laptop with a dedicated GPU at that point.

PCIe 4.0 with just 8 lanes isn't nearly as good as it sounds for modern GPUs, it's a tricky (risers are a b*tch) and expensive setup that is bound to disappoint.

[Ziv]

At this point you might as well get a larger case that can connect a gpu through a normal 16x pcie slot.

This solution doesn't save any space and doesn't look like you can easily use the external gpu with another pc either. Why bother?