Razer Core X, A cost-effective solution for external graphics connected to notebooks
Razer offers, with Core X, an economical alternative to the use of a discrete video card connected to a notebook: all using the Thunderbolt 3 technology.
Core X is the name that indicates the new proposal of Razer to connect a discrete video card to a notebook system, using the Thunderbolt technology. This external graphics system is the third one developed by Razer, and by far the cheapest one thanks to a price list in North America at $299.
The chassis, built in aluminum, can host AMD or NVIDIA video cards equipped with a cooling system with up to 3 space slots, with a power that can reach a maximum of 500 Watts. The integrated power supply has a power of 650 watts and allows to supply the notebook system connected up to 100 Watts of power through Thunderbolt 3 connection.
The compatibility of Core X is indicated by Razer with various notebooks, with some Mac solutions (only in pairing with AMD GPU) and with other models of notebooks based on Windows 10 operating system with Anniversary Update installed.
- Desktop Grade Performance: Boosts Thunderbolt 3 laptop performance with support for...
- Built-In Power Supply: Includes a 650W ATX PSU with 100W laptop charging via...
- Compatibility (Windows): Requires Thunderbolt 3 external graphics (eGPU) support with...
Core X represents an interesting evolution compared to that offered by Razer with the Core v2 model, especially as regards the purchase cost that goes from the previous $499 to the current $299. This result has been achieved with a general simplification of the design and with the removal of the second controller Thunderbolt 3 which is instead present in Core X.
Combined with a compatible device, Core X allows to expand the flexibility of use of a portable PC thanks to the combination with a discrete video card also of high capacity. The Thunderbolt 3 interface does not guarantee the same bandwidth of a PCIx 16x connection typical of desktop systems but allows to ensure a high average performance level, much higher than that of the integrated GPU typically in a notebook.
- Thunderbolt 3 connection to systems for fast speeds up to 40 Gbps
- Support for full-length, up to 3 slot-wide PCIe desktop graphics cards. Graphics card...
- Connect your gaming peripherals with four USB 3.0 Ports and Ethernet
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