Key Takeaways
1. Aoostar launched the TA95X3D MoDT motherboard and started pre-orders for the Maco mini-PC in China, generating interest in the new EG01 eGPU dock.
2. The EG01 does not include a built-in power supply but supports ATX and SFX PSUs, featuring a GPU mounting bracket similar to the DEG1.
3. The dock offers unique mounting options for mini-PCs above the PSU and supports OCuLink connectivity, along with a Thunderbolt 5 port for 150 W USB Power Delivery.
4. The EG01 is positioned as the first eGPU dock with both OCuLink and Thunderbolt 5 connectivity, offering an advantage over competitors like Peladn Link S-3.
5. Pricing and release date details for the EG01 are currently unavailable, but an international launch is expected as it appears on Aoostar’s global website.
Aoostar has recently introduced the TA95X3D MoDT motherboard in China, after starting pre-orders for the Maco mini-PC in the same region. Now, the company is generating interest in the EG01, a new eGPU dock that looks quite similar to the Peladn Link S-3 and Minisforum DEG1, which is currently priced at $99 on Amazon.
Design and Features
Unlike the Aoostar AG01 that was launched last year, the EG01 does not come with a built-in power supply (PSU). It supports both ATX and SFX PSUs, just like the DEG1 and Link S-3. Additionally, Aoostar has added a GPU mounting bracket that is similar to the one included with DEG1 orders from Minisforum.
Unique Mounting Options
Interestingly, Aoostar seems to have provided a separate mount for setting up a mini-PC above the PSU. The EG01 supports OCuLink connectivity, similar to the DEG1, but it is not just a re-branded Gzosmeta EG01C. Aoostar also mentions that they have included a Thunderbolt 5 port which can handle 150 W USB Power Delivery (USB PD). This means that the Aoostar EG01 has a 10 W edge over the Peladn Link S-3 in terms of power delivery.
Market Positioning
To our knowledge, the EG01 is the first eGPU dock that offers both OCuLink and Thunderbolt 5 connectivity. Although the FEVM FNGT5 Pro provides the same connectivity features, it has a laptop-grade GPU and a built-in PSU, which lacks any upgrade options. Unfortunately, details regarding the pricing and release date are still unavailable. However, an international launch seems to be on the horizon, as the EG01 is mentioned on Aoostar’s global website.
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