Razer Releases Revised Core X Enclosure for eGPU Solutions

[Raevenlord]

Razer, the leading global lifestyle brand for gamers, today announced the Razer Core X, a Thunderbolt 3 external graphics enclosure for gaming-grade performance at a new value price. The Razer Core series of external graphics enclosures including the Core V2 and Core X are now compatible with Mac laptops with Thunderbolt 3.

Razer Core X
The new Core X transforms integrated graphics laptops like the Razer Blade Stealth into desktop-class gaming machines by adding an external graphics card. Gamers can also future-proof their gaming laptops or unlock VR-Ready experiences by boosting the performance beyond the current laptop's limits.





Designed with a standard Thunderbolt 3 connection, the Core X is incredibly versatile and compatible with not only Razer Blade laptops but also systems running Windows and macOS- specifically Windows 10 Redstone 1 or later and macOS High Sierra 10.13.4 or later with compatible AMD Radeon cards. Razer compatible laptops include the Razer Blade Stealth, Razer Blade, and Razer Blade Pro (GTX 1060 version). Additional Windows 10 laptops require a Thunderbolt 3 port with external graphics (eGFX) support.



Crafted from the ground up, the Razer Core X features an expanded internal design with a wider aluminum shell to accommodate up to 3-slot wide desktop graphics cards. The Core X supports the latest desktop PCIe graphics cards such as NVIDIA GeForce, NVIDIA Quadro, and AMD XConnect enabled Radeon and Radeon Pro cards. Harnessing the power of these high-performance graphics cards, the Core X accelerates creative workflow and creates a compact work- or battlestation.



The Razer Core X embraces plug-and-play capabilities with the Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) connection to the laptop. This eliminates the need for lengthy reboots every time the external graphics enclosure is connected. The convenient Thunderbolt 3 connection also yields fast speeds at up to 40Gbps. The Razer Core X houses a massive 650W ATX power supply to provide adequate power for the latest and future graphics cards. A single Thunderbolt 3 connection to the laptop now provides 100W of power for laptop charging.

The aluminum enclosure is designed with open vents and additional desktop cooling to quickly dispense heat and provide optimal thermal performance whether for gaming sessions or digital currency mining. Physical installation of a desktop graphics card takes seconds with the Razer Core X. Its durable aluminum housing slides open with minimal effort and the graphics card is secured in place with a thumb screw for a tool less setup.

Razer's solution helps future-proof laptops, as graphics cards are easily swappable with new components and graphics as they become available. Razer also announced today the release of the new Razer Blade 15.6" gaming laptop featuring Intel's latest 8th-generation six-core processor and NVIDIA Max-Q graphics.

Availability

Razer Core X
The Razer Core X is now available at $299 USD for order today in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, France, Germany, China, and shipping soon to the Nordics, Australia, Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore, and Taiwan.

Razer Core V2
The Razer Core V2 is currently available at $499 USD in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, France, Germany, Nordics, China, Australia, Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore, and Taiwan.

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[azdesign]

Good thing they're no longer use proprietary connection to compete with other egpus but still, this thing is nearly as big as my SG13B. There are even smaller itx case out there that can fit FE cards.
I think the size makes it obsolete already, aorus egpu box is way smaller; there's also egpu with mxm card on kickstarter. Thats the point of these right? Portability.

 

[FreedomEclipse]

Good thing they're no longer use proprietary connection to compete with other egpus but still, this thing is nearly as big as my SG13B. There are even smaller itx case out there that can fit FE cards.
I think the size makes it obsolete already, aorus egpu box is way smaller; there's also egpu with mxm card on kickstarter. Thats the point of these right? Portability.

I dont know about the Aorus, but the size here is to add space for 3 slot graphic cards apparently. I was going to say that maybe they wanted to add a bigger PSU, but you can see here they have a 650w PSU but who is gonna need 650w anyway???

 

[AnarchoPrimitiv]

Good thing they're no longer use proprietary connection to compete with other egpus but still, this thing is nearly as big as my SG13B. There are even smaller itx case out there that can fit FE cards.
I think the size makes it obsolete already, aorus egpu box is way smaller; there's also egpu with mxm card on kickstarter. Thats the point of these right? Portability.

I'm assuming this MXM egpu you speak of is soldered in? It's not easy to buy mxm graphics cards...also, Sonnet already makes a very similar product with their RX 560 and 570 egpu pucks that are very small and already available on Amazon, so what does this kickstarter product do differently or new?

Razer needs to lower their prices though, as for instance, there is the Akitio Node eGPU box which is priced from $250-$275...way more reasonable

 

[GreiverBlade]

there's also egpu with mxm card on kickstarter. Thats the point of these right? Portability.

you mean the project that died recently because it was fishy (if not a pure scam) to the extreme? the Ex Core?
https://www.techpowerup.com/243462/...gpu-that-turns-any-computer-into-a-gaming-rig
that one? .... well recently... it died 23 days after that announcement (10.05)


other than that, portability maybe ... tho most of these enclosure (or the cheaper but trickier to set up DIY kits ) are to "turn" a laptop into a "capable" desktop mostly, and are on the opposite of portability

Razer needs to lower their prices though, as for instance, there is the Akitio Node eGPU box which is priced from $250-$275...way more reasonable

Razer? lowering their price? naaahhh it's diametrically opposed to their mentality... well their stuff are uninteresting after the Razer Copperhead and Diamondback nonetheless (alongside the Boomslang these 3 were the only gears from Razer that would have a value, monetary or innovation wise )

 

[Tartaros]

Good thing they're no longer use proprietary connection to compete with other egpus but still, this thing is nearly as big as my SG13B. There are even smaller itx case out there that can fit FE cards.
I think the size makes it obsolete already, aorus egpu box is way smaller; there's also egpu with mxm card on kickstarter. Thats the point of these right? Portability.

We need egpu cases that admit different egpu solutions and power supplies with an affordable price. The Dan A4 SFX would be really good for this if it didn't cost an arm and a leg.

This market isn't ripe enough to have more down to earth prices.