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Minisforum - DEG2 eGPU Dock, Oculink Graphics Docking Station - Black

Model: DEG2
SKU: 12854962
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Powered by the Intel JHL9480 TBT5 controller, the MINISFORUM DEG2 External GPU Dock delivers dual-mode primary connection for mini PCs and laptops with OCuLink or TBT5 output. 1× OCuLink (PCIe 4.0×4) for native PCIe GPU bandwidth OR 1× TBT5 upstream (140W PD to host) — user-selectable via the OCuLink / TB5 front-panel switch. 1× TBT5 downstream (30W PD) supports daisy-chaining additional devices. 1× PCIe ×16 slot accepts a standard desktop graphics card. ATX 24-pin + 8-pin power connectors onboard. 1× M.2 2280 slot for SSD expansion, 1× 2.5 GbE LAN, 2× USB-A. Compact 258.9×174.17×42.75mm horizontal chassis. GPU, PSU, and SSD sold separately.

Features
  • OCuLink + TBT5 Dual-Mode (Intel JHL9480)

    Powered by Intel JHL9480 TBT5 controller. Dual-mode primary connection: 1× OCuLink (PCIe 4.0×4) for native PCIe GPU bandwidth OR 1× TBT5 upstream (140W PD to host) — selectable via front-panel OCuLink / TB5 switch. 1× TBT5 downstream (30W PD) daisy-chains additional devices.

  • PCIe ×16 GPU + ATX 24+8 Power

    1× PCIe ×16 slot accepts a standard desktop graphics card (GPU sold separately). ATX 24-pin + 8-pin power connectors onboard for clean GPU power delivery. TGX (top GPU eXpansion) switch and Follow Start UP switch ensure reliable GPU hand-off across reboots.

  • M.2 2280 SSD + 2.5GbE LAN + USB-A

    1× M.2 2280 slot for additional SSD storage (SSD sold separately). 1× 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet port for high-throughput NAS and network bridging. 2× USB-A ports: 1× USB 3.2 Gen2 (10 Gbps) + 1× USB 3.2 (5 Gbps) for peripherals and fast external storage.

  • Compact Chassis with Diagnostic Controls

    Compact 258.9×174.17×42.75mm horizontal chassis. Front-panel controls: OCuLink / TB5 mode switch, TGX switch, Follow Start UP switch, RESET DEBUG button. LED indicators: power-on status + 9× debug LEDs for at-a-glance troubleshooting and GPU hand-off diagnostics.

  • GPU, PSU, SSD Sold Separately — Windows / macOS / Linux

    GPU, ATX power supply, and M.2 SSD sold separately. OS support depends on the host system: Windows 10 / 11, macOS (with limited OCuLink support), Linux. For TBT5 / OCuLink-equipped mini PCs and laptops. Driver support varies by GPU and host OS combination.

Specifications
  • Maximum Number of Displays Supported
    1
    Number of DisplayPort Outputs (Total)
    1
    Number of Thunderbolt Ports (Total)
    2
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Reviews

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Works perfectly. Fully compatible with Evo-T1

    I just received my DEG2 a few days ago. It works perfectly with the GMKTEC-Evo-T1. I added an Asus 5080 TUF GPU to it and powered it with an Asus TUF 850 Gold PSU, using the included 12VH power cable. No problems at all. The DEG2 includes both Oculink and Thunderbolt cables. You need to use BOTH to connect to the MiniPC so you get synchronized power on/off and full use of the Dock's ports. Get it if you want a reliable, beautifully crafted solution.

    Originally posted on MINISFORUM

    Posted by RaphSeraph

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