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GIGABYTE AORUS RTX 3080 Gaming Box Rev 2.0 vs UGREEN LinkStation eGPU Dock: Comparison

GIGABYTE AORUS RTX 3080 Gaming Box Rev 2.0 and UGREEN LinkStation eGPU Dock separate most on host power delivery: GIGABYTE AORUS RTX 3080 Gaming Box Rev 2.0 at 100, UGREEN LinkStation eGPU Dock at 4, 96% in favour of GIGABYTE AORUS RTX 3080 Gaming Box Rev 2.0.

GIGABYTE AORUS RTX 3080 Gaming Box Rev 2.0 (Pre-Installed RTX 3080 10GB / Thunderbolt 3 / WATERFORCE AIO Cooling / Plug-and-Play)
GIGABYTEGIGABYTE AORUS RTX 3080 Gaming Box Rev 2.0
UGREEN LinkStation eGPU Dock (OCuLink 64Gbps + USB4 40Gbps / 850W ATX 3.1 Gold PSU / RTX 50 Founders Edition-Inspired Design)
UGREENUGREEN LinkStation eGPU Dock

Specs

Specification
GIGABYTE AORUS RTX 3080 Gaming Box Rev 2.0 (Pre-Installed RTX 3080 10GB / Thunderbolt 3 / WATERFORCE AIO Cooling / Plug-and-Play)
GIGABYTE AORUS RTX 3080 Gaming Box Rev 2.0
UGREEN LinkStation eGPU Dock (OCuLink 64Gbps + USB4 40Gbps / 850W ATX 3.1 Gold PSU / RTX 50 Founders Edition-Inspired Design)
UGREEN LinkStation eGPU Dock
Connection StandardThunderbolt 3OCuLink (64 Gbps) and USB4 (40 Gbps) dual connectivity
BrandGIGABYTEUGREEN
Extra Ports2x USB 3.0 Type-A, 1x Gigabit Ethernet, HDMI + 3x DisplayPort on the cardPartially open metal chassis for airflow; styled after RTX 50-series Founders Edition cards
Host Power Delivery1004-96%
Cooling TypeActive, WATERFORCE all-in-one liquid coolerActive fan plus open-frame chassis ventilation
ModelAORUS RTX 3080 Gaming Box Rev 2.0CM980 LinkStation eGPU Dock
PriceLaunched around $1,499 (2021)Launched around $269-$299 (2025)

Price comparison

RetailerGIGABYTE AORUS RTX 3080 Gaming Box Rev 2.0UGREEN LinkStation eGPU Dock
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Verdict

GIGABYTE AORUS RTX 3080 Gaming Box Rev 2.0

7 / 10 Expert Rating

Excellent plug-and-play convenience, but the sealed design and price premium hurt long-term value versus a bare enclosure.

UGREEN LinkStation eGPU Dock

7.5 / 10 Expert Rating

A strong-value, high-wattage dual-connectivity dock from a large, well-established accessories brand — a serious new competitor in the OCuLink space.

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