Review Sapphire GearBox Thunderbolt 3 Review: Discrete Graphics On The Outside

[Admin]

Sapphire's GearBox makes it possible to add high-end graphics to any system with Thunderbolt 3 connectivity. The enclosure also supports gigabit Ethernet and USB 3.0. But it isn't as fast as we hoped.

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[LordConrad]

"Discrete graphics, gigabit Ethernet, and USB 3.0 from one enclosure"

This is not a Pro, because all devices connected to the enclosure will share the bandwidth of that single Thunderbolt 3 connection. Any use of the Ethernet and/or USB ports will steal bandwidth from your graphics card, which is already bandwidth starved from being on Thunderbolt.

 

[abhipw]

How can an always on blue light bar be a con?

 

[cangelini]

How can an always on blue light bar be a con?

If it's on your desk, and you're always looking at it, an always-on light becomes a con. When it comes time to watch a movie or play a game, you'll want the ability to disable it.

 

[mlee 2500]

Call me old fashioned, but I put my GPU directly inside my computer.