External graphics card will increase the notebook performance to the desktop, which is important for the players during the games.
Несколько лет назад компания ASUS It introduced the XG Station with a GeForce 8600 GT, which can be connected to a laptop, and thereby increase its productivity to the level of middle-class PC. For several years, work continued on a successor to this phone, and at the same time the prototype XG Station designs were presented 2. And in the end, we waited for the final version of the successor, which will soon go on sale.
External power for the graphics card ROG XG Station 2 He should enjoy enthusiasts, because the manufacturer has taken care of the appropriate form of external devices - the casing has been decorated in dark colors, и все дополняет размещенная на передней панели красная подсветка типа плазменного столба. Besides, through a side window you can see a dedicated graphics card.
Внешний блок соединяется с ноутбуком через интерфейс Thunderbolt 3 40 Gb / sec, and in the center you can install any video card for PCI-Express (Power is supplied to the power supply unit 600 W with a certificate 80 PLUS Gold). Besides, There are four USB ports 3.0, replacement USB 3.0 Type B and Gigabit Ethernet LAN adapter.
ROG XG Station 2 It will work fine with compact notebooks and tablets, that use integrated graphics – the presence of an external graphics card can turn them into an entertainment center or workstation. For example, a compact laptop ASUS Transformer 3 Pro.
Basic information about ASUS ROG XG Station 2:
- compatibility: AMD Radeon R9/RX, Nvidia GeForce GTX 9/10;
- communications: Thunderbolt 3 40 Gb / sec;
- connectors: 4x USB 3.0, USB 3.0 type B, RJ45;
- Power Supply: 600 VT (80 PLUS Gold);
- dimensions: 456 x 158 x 278 mm;
- weight: 5,1 kg.
Selling ROG XG Station 2 It scheduled for early next year, not yet known, how much will it cost. such decisions, Unfortunately, do not belong to the cheapest - Razer Core costs 499 dollars, аPowerColor DEVIL BOX 419 euro.
A source: Male RBT Journal
