PowerColor

PowerColor Gaming Station Mini Pro

Expert rating5.5 / 10

Connection:: Thunderbolt 3
Form Factor:: Compact

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Manufacturer: PowerColor Last updated: 2026-10-09

PowerColor Gaming Station Mini Pro Review

PowerColor Gaming Station Mini Pro is a compact Thunderbolt 3 external GPU enclosure with a 570 W internal power supply and an active fan, aimed at mid-range graphics cards.

The Gaming Station Mini Pro is a small Thunderbolt 3 eGPU box that packs a 570 W power supply into a pint-sized vented chassis cooled by an active fan. It is designed for mid-range cards, which is the trade for its small size. It has no extra ports beyond the PCIe slot, so it will not act as a hub. It was announced at CES 2019 at around $329.99. Large, long or thick graphics cards may not fit, so check your card's dimensions first.

Overview

PowerColor built the Mini Pro as a smaller, more travel-friendly alternative to its full-size Gaming Station, aimed at users who wanted a graphics boost without hauling around a full ATX-class enclosure.

Comparison to Alternatives

Reviewed by 9to5Mac as a 'pint-sized RX 570 eGPU,' the Mini Pro is closest in spirit to the compact StarTech TB31PCIEX16 or OWC Mercury Helios 3, but with a fully internal PSU rather than an external brick, at the cost of not fitting large triple-fan cards the way the full-size PowerColor Gaming Station or Razer Core X can.

Our verdict

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

Expert rating5.5 / 10

A genuinely compact eGPU box for mid-range cards, but its small chassis caps out well below flagship-GPU compatibility.

Best for

Buyers wanting the smallest possible enclosure for an RX 570/580-class card
Frequent travelers needing a lighter eGPU box
Simple single-card setups with no need for extra ports

Not for

Owners of large triple-fan or triple-slot GPUs
Buyers wanting USB/Ethernet hub features
Users needing laptop charge-through

Specifications

What these specs mean

Identity

Brand	PowerColor
Model Number	Gaming Station Mini Pro

Connectivity

Connection Standard	Thunderbolt 3
Extra Ports	None beyond the PCIe slot

Power & Compatibility

PSU Wattage	570 W
Cooling Type	Active fan in a pint-sized vented chassis

FAQs

What are the key specifications of the PowerColor Gaming Station Mini Pro (Compact Thunderbolt 3 eGPU Enclosure / Internal PSU / Pint-Sized Chassis for Mid-Range Cards)?

Key specs for the PowerColor Gaming Station Mini Pro: Connection Standard Thunderbolt 3, Extra Ports None beyond the PCIe slot, Cooling Type Active fan in a pint-sized vented chassis, Ports 1x Thunderbolt 3, 2x USB 3.0 Type-A, 1x Gigabit Ethernet, 1x DC-in, Supported GPU Form Factor Mini-ITX graphics cards, Dimensions 215 x 153 x 68 mm.

Who is the PowerColor Gaming Station Mini Pro (Compact Thunderbolt 3 eGPU Enclosure / Internal PSU / Pint-Sized Chassis for Mid-Range Cards) best suited to?

Best suited to: Buyers wanting the smallest possible enclosure for an RX 570/580-class card; Frequent travelers needing a lighter eGPU box; Simple single-card setups with no need for extra ports.

What are the drawbacks of the PowerColor Gaming Station Mini Pro (Compact Thunderbolt 3 eGPU Enclosure / Internal PSU / Pint-Sized Chassis for Mid-Range Cards)?

Not the best fit for: Owners of large triple-fan or triple-slot GPUs; Buyers wanting USB/Ethernet hub features; Users needing laptop charge-through.