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PowerColor Gaming Station vs ZimaSpace Zima 800W OCuLink GPU Dock: Comparison
PowerColor Gaming Station and ZimaSpace Zima 800W OCuLink GPU Dock separate most on max gpu length: PowerColor Gaming Station at 310, ZimaSpace Zima 800W OCuLink GPU Dock at 4090, 92% in favour of ZimaSpace Zima 800W OCuLink GPU Dock. PSU Wattage splits them by another 38%, again favouring ZimaSpace Zima 800W OCuLink GPU Dock.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Connection Standard | Thunderbolt 3 | OCuLink, 64 Gbps |
| Brand | PowerColor | ZimaSpace (IceWhale) |
| Extra Ports | 1x Gigabit Ethernet, 3x USB 3.0 Type-A | None beyond the OCuLink connector |
| PSU Wattage | 500-37% | 800 |
| Max GPU Length | 310-92% | 4090 |
| Cooling Type | Active Fan | Open-frame, relies on ambient airflow and card's own cooler |
| Model | Gaming Station | 800W OCuLink GPU Dock |
| Price | Launched around $329 (2018) | Around $150-$200 |
Price comparison
| Retailer | PowerColor Gaming Station | ZimaSpace Zima 800W OCuLink GPU Dock |
|---|---|---|
| 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
PowerColor Gaming Station
6 / 10 Expert Rating
Competent Thunderbolt 3 box from a GPU maker, but discontinued and outpaced by newer standards.
ZimaSpace Zima 800W OCuLink GPU Dock
6 / 10 Expert Rating
Strong PSU headroom for the price in an open, no-frills frame — a solid budget pick for OCuLink-equipped handhelds and mini PCs.
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