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Dell / Alienware Alienware Graphics Amplifier vs PowerColor Gaming Station Mini Pro: Comparison
Dell / Alienware Alienware Graphics Amplifier and PowerColor Gaming Station Mini Pro separate most on psu wattage: Dell / Alienware Alienware Graphics Amplifier at 460, PowerColor Gaming Station Mini Pro at 570, 19% in favour of PowerColor Gaming Station Mini Pro.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Connection Standard | Proprietary | Thunderbolt 3 |
| Brand | Alienware | PowerColor |
| Extra Ports | 4x USB 3.0 Type-A, 1x Gigabit Ethernet | None beyond the PCIe slot |
| PSU Wattage | 460-19% | 570 |
| Cooling Type | Active Fan | Active fan in a pint-sized vented chassis |
| Model | Graphics Amplifier | Gaming Station Mini Pro |
| Price | Launched around $299 (2015) | Announced at CES 2019, around $329.99 |
Price comparison
| Retailer | Dell / Alienware Alienware Graphics Amplifier | PowerColor Gaming Station Mini Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon | View on Amazon |
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Verdict
Dell / Alienware Alienware Graphics Amplifier
6 / 10 Expert Rating
Strong bandwidth for its era, but locked to a short list of older Alienware and Dell G-Series laptops.
PowerColor Gaming Station Mini Pro
5.5 / 10 Expert Rating
A genuinely compact eGPU box for mid-range cards, but its small chassis caps out well below flagship-GPU compatibility.
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