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GIGABYTE AORUS RTX 2080 Ti Gaming Box vs GIGABYTE RX 580 Gaming Box: Comparison
GIGABYTE AORUS RTX 2080 Ti Gaming Box and GIGABYTE RX 580 Gaming Box differ on cooling type: GIGABYTE AORUS RTX 2080 Ti Gaming Box at All-in-one liquid cooling (AIO) with internal radiator/pump — first water-cooled eGPU on the market, GIGABYTE RX 580 Gaming Box at Active, dual-fan blower. They match on connection standard and host power delivery.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Connection Standard | Thunderbolt 3 | Thunderbolt 3 |
| Brand | GIGABYTE / AORUS | GIGABYTE |
| Extra Ports | USB 3.0 ports, Gigabit Ethernet | 2x USB 3.0 Type-A, HDMI + 3x DisplayPort on the card |
| Host Power Delivery | 100 | 100 |
| Cooling Type | All-in-one liquid cooling (AIO) with internal radiator/pump — first water-cooled eGPU on the market | Active, dual-fan blower |
| Model | GV-N208TIXEB-11GC | RX 580 Gaming Box |
| Price | Launched around $1,099.99 (CES 2020) | Launched around $399-449 (2018) |
Verdict
GIGABYTE AORUS RTX 2080 Ti Gaming Box
7.5 / 10 Expert Rating
A genuinely novel liquid-cooled eGPU that delivered flagship 2019-era performance quietly, at a steep fixed-GPU price.
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.
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