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AOOSTAR AG01 vs PowerColor Gaming Station: Comparison
AOOSTAR AG01 and PowerColor Gaming Station separate most on psu wattage: AOOSTAR AG01 at 400, PowerColor Gaming Station at 500, 20% in favour of PowerColor Gaming Station.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Connection Standard | OCuLink | Thunderbolt 3 |
| Brand | AOOSTAR | PowerColor |
| Extra Ports | None onboard, GPU's own outputs pass through | 1x Gigabit Ethernet, 3x USB 3.0 Type-A |
| PSU Wattage | 400-20% | 500 |
| Cooling Type | Passive / Open-Air | Active Fan |
| Model | AG01 | Gaming Station |
| GPU Compatibility | GTX 10-series through RTX 40-series, TGX hot-swap interface | AMD Radeon and NVIDIA cards up to RTX 20-series / RX 6000-series, dual-slot |
| Price | Launched at $149 | Launched around $329 (2018) |
Price comparison
| Retailer | AOOSTAR AG01 | PowerColor Gaming Station |
|---|---|---|
| AOOSTAR | View on AOOSTAR | |
| Amazon | View on Amazon | |
| PowerColor | View on PowerColor |
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
AOOSTAR AG01
7 / 10 Expert Rating
Unbeatable value for OCuLink-equipped mini PCs and handhelds, but strictly for OCuLink hosts only.
PowerColor Gaming Station
6 / 10 Expert Rating
Competent Thunderbolt 3 box from a GPU maker, but discontinued and outpaced by newer standards.