PowerColor

PowerColor Gaming Station

Expert rating6 / 10

External GPU EnclosuresView on powercolor.com

Connection:: Thunderbolt 3
PSU:: 500W
GPU Fit:: Full-length
Extra Ports:: Ethernet + USB

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Manufacturer: PowerColor Last updated: 2026-09-12

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PowerColor Gaming Station (Thunderbolt 3 eGPU Enclosure / 500W PSU / Full-Length GPU / Gigabit Ethernet) Review

If you're looking at PowerColor's own Gaming Station eGPU enclosure, since PowerColor is better known for making the GPUs that go inside these boxes,

it's a solid, no-frills Thunderbolt 3 enclosure with good port selection for the era, but it's an older design now and PowerColor hasn't refreshed it for Thunderbolt 4/5, so it only makes sense if you can find remaining stock cheap.

What It Actually Is

PowerColor, primarily a Radeon board partner, released the Gaming Station as its own take on the Thunderbolt 3 eGPU box: a 500W internal supply, room for full-length dual-slot cards, three USB 3.0 ports, and Gigabit Ethernet. It's a straightforward aluminum enclosure without any RGB or gimmicks, similar in spirit to the AKiTiO Node line.

Comparison to Alternatives

Against the AKiTiO Node Titan, the Gaming Station has a similar port count and PSU but slightly less charging power (60W versus 85W). It never received a Thunderbolt 4/5 successor the way Razer or Sonnet's lines did, so anyone shopping new in 2026 should look at the Sonnet eGFX Breakaway Box 650 or Razer Core X Chroma for a fresher equivalent.

Specifications

Identity

Brand	PowerColor

Connectivity

Connection Standard	Thunderbolt 3
Extra Ports	1

Power & Compatibility

PSU Wattage	500 W
Host Power Delivery	60 W
Max GPU Length	310 mm
Cooling Type	Active Fan

Model	Gaming Station
GPU Compatibility	AMD Radeon and NVIDIA cards up to RTX 20-series / RX 6000-series, dual-slot
Price	Launched around $329 (2018)

Expert Review

Reviewed by Burooj Alam. Rated by us, not by users.

Expert rating6 / 10

Competent Thunderbolt 3 box from a GPU maker, but discontinued and outpaced by newer standards.

Best for

Buyers who find remaining new-old-stock at a discount
Anyone wanting a plain, RGB-free eGPU box with decent I/O
Radeon-focused builds pairing with a PowerColor GPU

Not for

Anyone wanting Thunderbolt 4/5 or USB4 bandwidth
Buyers who need more than 60W of laptop charging
Cards drawing near or above 375W, which push past its comfortable PSU headroom

FAQs

What are the key specifications of the PowerColor Gaming Station (Thunderbolt 3 eGPU Enclosure / 500W PSU / Full-Length GPU / Gigabit Ethernet)?

The PowerColor Gaming Station (Thunderbolt 3 eGPU Enclosure / 500W PSU / Full-Length GPU / Gigabit Ethernet) is a eGPU enclosure from PowerColor. Key specs: Connection Standard Thunderbolt 3, PSU Wattage 500, Max GPU Length 310, Host Power Delivery 60, Extra Ports 1x Gigabit Ethernet, 3x USB 3.0 Type-A.

Who is the PowerColor Gaming Station (Thunderbolt 3 eGPU Enclosure / 500W PSU / Full-Length GPU / Gigabit Ethernet) best suited to?

It suits buyers who find remaining new-old-stock at a discount, anyone wanting a plain, rgb-free egpu box with decent i/o, radeon-focused builds pairing with a powercolor gpu.

What are the drawbacks of the PowerColor Gaming Station (Thunderbolt 3 eGPU Enclosure / 500W PSU / Full-Length GPU / Gigabit Ethernet)?

It is a poor fit for anyone wanting thunderbolt 4/5 or usb4 bandwidth, buyers who need more than 60w of laptop charging, cards drawing near or above 375w, which push past its comfortable psu headroom.