Subj : This cheap eGPU docking station uses TB5, but you will need an ex
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From : TechnologyDaily
Date : Wed Jul 23 2025 21:30:09

This cheap eGPU docking station uses TB5, but you will need an external power 
supply to get it working

Date:
Wed, 23 Jul 2025 20:26:00 +0000

Description:
Peladns Link S-3 eGPU dock offers Thunderbolt 5 and great connectivity, but 
its open-air design and external PSU requirement may limit broader appeal.

FULL STORY
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Link S-3 exposes your GPU completely with no case, no fan, just airflow 
Exposed graphics cards make cool airflows easier, but leave components 
vulnerable to everything else Dont expect global availability just yet; its 
only shipping in China for now 

Peladn has announced the Link S-3, a compact eGPU dock that introduces 
Thunderbolt 5 connectivity at a relatively low price. 

Priced at CNY 1,599 (around $223), the dock is set to begin shipping in China 
on July 26, although international release details remain unknown. 

Designed to support desktop GPUs externally, the Link S-3 is aimed at users 
looking to boost graphics performance on devices like video editing laptops 
or compact desktops without internal expansion options. Unusual design 
prioritizes form and airflow over protection 

Unlike traditional GPU enclosures with bulky cases, the Link S-3 features a 
flat, open-air design, which helps reduce both size and cost, relying on 
ambient airflow to cool the graphics card. 

While the design looks sleek, it may feel risky to leave the most expensive 
part of your setup fully exposed to the environment. 

The Peladn Link S-3 does not include a built-in power supply but supports 
standard ATX or SFX units, with up to 140W power delivery through its 
Thunderbolt 5 port, meaning users will need to connect an external PSU to 
power the setup. 

Connectivity is a key feature of the Link S-3. It includes two Thunderbolt 5 
ports offering up to 80Gbps of bidirectional bandwidth. 

However, GPU data transfer is limited to 64Gbps due to the PCIe 4.0 x4 
interface. 

While Thunderbolt 5 offers more bandwidth than previous standards, the 
real-world performance advantage over OCuLink may be marginal for most 
workloads. 

Still, Thunderbolt brings added features that many OCuLink-based docks lack. 

The dock also includes a 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet port powered by Realtek's 
RTL8156B controller, a 10Gbps USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port, an SD card reader, 
and a PCIe 3.0 x1 M.2 slot for SSD storage. 

These additions could make it especially appealing for content creators using 
a video editing PC or mobile workstation , where fast access to external 
drives and networks is essential. 

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Link to news story:
https://www.techradar.com/pro/this-cheap-egpu-docking-station-uses-tb5-but-you
-will-need-an-external-power-supply-to-get-it-working


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