Consumercarts is reader-supported. Learn more
AKiTiO Node vs GIGABYTE RX 580 Gaming Box: Comparison
AKiTiO Node and GIGABYTE RX 580 Gaming Box separate most on host power delivery: AKiTiO Node at 85, GIGABYTE RX 580 Gaming Box at 100, 15% in favour of GIGABYTE RX 580 Gaming Box.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Connection Standard | Thunderbolt 3 | Thunderbolt 3 |
| Brand | AKiTiO | GIGABYTE |
| Extra Ports | None onboard beyond the GPU's own outputs | 2x USB 3.0 Type-A, HDMI + 3x DisplayPort on the card |
| Host Power Delivery | 85-15% | 100 |
| Cooling Type | Active Fan | Active, dual-fan blower |
| Model | Node | RX 580 Gaming Box |
| GPU Compatibility | GTX 10-series through RTX 20-series, dual-slot cards | Fixed: pre-installed Radeon RX 580 8GB GDDR5 (not swappable) |
| Price | Launched around $299 (2017) | Launched around $399-449 (2018) |
Price comparison
| Retailer | AKiTiO Node | GIGABYTE RX 580 Gaming Box |
|---|---|---|
| B&H Photo | View on B&H Photo |
Disclaimer: The price and specification of the given product may differ from the actual product. Please confirm on the retailer's website before buying.
Verdict
AKiTiO Node
6 / 10 Expert Rating
A cheap, no-frills TB3 box that's been outclassed by AKiTiO's own Node Titan.
GIGABYTE RX 580 Gaming Box
6 / 10 Expert Rating
A dated but genuinely plug-and-play option for 1080p eGPU gaming, now most sensible as a budget used-market pickup rather than a current recommendation.