GMKtec AD-GP1 External GPU Docking Station, eGPU Enclosure with AMD Radeon 7600M XT GPU Graphics Card, HDMI2.1, DisplayPort2.0, Oculink, USB4, eGPU Dock for Mini PC Laptop Notebook Game Console

I spent $20 on a M.2 PCI X4 to Oculink adding it to my mini-PC. This allowed me to use the Oculink connection on this GMKtec AD-GP1 External GPU Docking Station, with AMD Radeon 7600M XT GPU with great success.If you use the USB 4.0 with video support the FPS performance Will be fine. But a great deal of small gaming freezes while playing. This is because the video is converted to a format the USB can use, then converted back, causing intermittent lag making this a deal breaker. Oculink has given me very solid, low lag, consistent FPS gaming.My Mini PC and others show up in search queries regarding the automated onboard graphics switching to EGPUs and back. This causing boot issue inconsistencies. Yes, that's not a comment specific to this manufacturer and performance of this EGPU but directed @ some Mini PCs that will need Oculink connectivity added (M.2).This will help. First, with pc and EGPU power disconnected plug in the Oculink cable, and all others (HDMI, USB, etc.) to both units. Second, The EGPU must be plugged in first as your Pc only responds to what is there as the BIOS fires up (POST). If the EGPU is not connected and powered up first, it cannot be seen when you hit the power button on the PC.Third, this process still holds true with future EGPU connection issues. So, all connections/cables remain connected. Pull power from both units. Long press PCs "power on" button "without power connected" to drain any residual BIOS startup memory. Connect power to the EGPU, then the PC, and finally press the power button. Your BIOS has seen a new PCI X4 connection and will have responded to it. If you intentionally switch from EGPU to onboard graphics or back hold down the "SHIFT" key while you click shut down. This will Delete the KERNEL (operating sys, instructions as to what hardware and drivers to preload) and allow it to be rebuilt on boot up.This unit is and has been a 5 Star purchase. Deciding to buy it you will consider the above. You would prefer to go into this with a Mini PC that has Oculink built into it. If you choose my way (add M.2 Oculink) just make sure you have a general understanding of BIOS POST and the operating sys. Kernel

The media could not be loaded. I previously ran a Ryzen 7 2700X on an Asrock B450M Pro4 w/32GB DDR4 2666 and a Rog-Strix RX570 8GB video card. I loved my machine, however, it was falling behind the advancing video technology.I upgraded to GMKtec M7 Pro (Ryzen 9 Pro 6950H w/Radeon 680M, 32GB DDR5 Ram). As a first time mini pc user, I am quite impressed with the processing power packed into this little box. It handles my 24" and 34" HD monitors flawlessly.I am not a gamer. I use my pc primarily for watching as well as editing video. Unfortunately in my case, I was having trouble running my Video Editing Software thru the new GPU.After reaching out to GMKTec for support, I was given the opportunity to evaluate the GMKtec AD-GP1 External GPU Docking Station with AMD Radeon 7600M XT GPU Graphics Card.....First feature that was a plus for me is the dual DP ports. The M7 only has one, which was restricting me to 1 HD screen. But no more!Second feature is the Cooling Fans. I consistently check my component temperatures to insure the best performance with the longest lifespan possible. Mine has been consistently hovering around 51 degrees Celsius.As far as Video Editing goes, it handled my tasks cleanly, which is nothing elaborate.The only con I have does not relate to the AD-GP1 directly. I would have preferred the ability to connect the Oculink cable to the rear of my M7 instead of the front. But this is just personal preference talking, so take it as you may.Overall, I am very pleased with the addition my External GPU. I am also looking forward to taking advantage of it's portability in future when someone requests help with their PC.

I really like this eGPU. It's as simple as plugging it in to power and the port on the PC and you're good to go.My only complaint may be user error. If I allow the PC to go to sleep, it will lose connection to the eGPU. The only way to get it working again is to unplug either the power or data cable and plug them back in.

I wanted to set up my GMKtec M6 for Linux gaming (ChimeraOS or Bazzite) because I’m not a big fan of Windows. It kinda worked, but I kept crashing after a few minutes of gaming. I reached out to support, and they gave me some suggestions, but they mostly suggested I try Windows for stability. I decided to give it a shot and set up Windows and the eGPU. It’s working great now! I might try reinstalling Bazzite in a few months if GMKtec supports Linux better. In the end, the gaming set up is much smoother on Linux (no Windows nonsense!), but actual gaming is more stable on Windows. I ended up spending a few days trying to beat Windows into submission. Did you know that even though it’s 2025, there’s no easy way to stop shortcuts from showing up on your desktop? Sigh. Anyway, Julian at GMKtec support was super helpful, so I really appreciate the support I got with this purchase. Thanks, GMKtec!