Minisforum is a company known for creating powerful Mini PCs for various users, from gamers to everyday users. Its latest is a stylish external GPU docking station that features the mobile AMD Radeon RX 7600M XT graphics card with 8GB of VRAM.
The Minisforum MGA1 is a portable OCuLink eGPU with a stylish design resembling a more minimal version of the similarly specced AYANEO AG01 that launched last week. The Minisforum MGA1 is a little cheaper, at $559 USD, compared to the AYANEO AG01's $599 price point.
Popular Now: Android handhelds become compact Steam Decks thanks to the Frame's SteamOS on Arm supportThe MGA1 is designed to be paired with Mini PCs and gaming handhelds with an OCuLink port and includes 1 x HDM1 2.1 and 2 x DisplayPort 2.0 video output ports for up to 8K at 60 Hz. It also has three USB 3.2 10Gbps ports and a single USB 3.1 Type-C port with 65W power delivery.
Although Minisforum has capable gaming Mini PCs that feature Ryzen chips with integrated Radeon 890M graphics, the discrete Radeon RX 7600M XT still represents a notably more robust option for PC gaming. It can deliver a solid 1080p 60FPS in demanding modern titles, performing similarly to a desktop GeForce RTX 3060 in games without ray-tracing.
Alternatively, for those wanting an all-in-one solution, the Minisforum AtomMan G7 PT Mini PC pairs the AMD Ryzen 7 7945HX processor with a Radeon RX 7600M XT GPU - removing the need for an eGPU.
Here's a breakdown of the Minisforum MGA1's specs.
- GPU: AMD Radeon 7600M XT
- Memory: 8GB GDDR6
- Up link: OCuLink 4i (PCIe4.0x4)
- Video Output: HDMI 2.1 x 1, DP 2.0 x 2
- Audio Output: HDMI 2.1 x 1, DP 2.0 x 2
- USB Ports: USB 3.1 Type-C x1 (With 65W PD OUT), USB3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps x 3
- Power Switch: Power Switch x 1
- Power Supply: Build in 240W GaN
- Power In: 110-220V ~3A
