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Razer Revamps eGPU Line With Core X V2 and Separate Thunderbolt 5 Dock

Designed to harness Thunderbolt 5’s speeds, the Core X V2 relies on customers to source their own power supply, requiring a separate dock for peripheral connectivity.

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Overview

  • The Core X V2 is Razer’s first external GPU enclosure to support Thunderbolt 5, delivering up to 140W of power delivery and theoretical 80Gbps bidirectional bandwidth over a single cable.
  • Razer has removed the built-in 650W power supply, USB ports, and Ethernet from the V2, leaving users to install a compatible ATX PSU for graphics cards.
  • A standalone Thunderbolt 5 Dock priced around $390 provides USB-C and USB-A ports, Gigabit Ethernet, multiple display outputs, an SD card slot, and up to 140W charging.
  • The Core X V2 is listed at $349.99 on Razer’s website but lacks a confirmed release date and remains unavailable for purchase.
  • With Apple Silicon Macs no longer supporting eGPUs, the V2 is compatible only with Windows laptops and handheld gaming PCs equipped with Thunderbolt 4 or 5 ports.