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'CopprLink' destroys every eGPU standard in new test, achieves near-native-level performance with an RTX 5090 — setup requires $2,300 worth of additional hardware

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The new CopprLink eGPU standard outperforms existing options, achieving near-native performance with an RTX 5090 GPU. This setup allows for a full-fat PCIe 5.0 x16 connection, providing significant bandwidth. However, the required hardware, including the HighPoint's RocketStor 8631D eGPU enclosure and adapter card, totals $2,300 on top of the GPU cost. While the performance is impressive, the high cost currently limits CopprLink's accessibility to mainstream consumers, making it more suitable for corporate use.

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