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Modder adds powerful AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT eGPU to Steam Machine

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A modder has successfully integrated a high-performance AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT graphics card into a Valve Steam Machine, significantly boosting its gaming capabilities. This was achieved by utilizing an M.2 to OCuLink adapter, requiring the boot drive to be relocated to a USB-C port. The setup allowed the modded Steam Machine to run the game Crimson Desert at over 100 FPS on high settings, a substantial improvement over the system's original GPU performance. AI

IMPACT Enhances gaming performance on existing hardware through external GPU integration.

RANK_REASON This is a user modification of existing hardware, not a product release from a major vendor.

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Modder adds powerful AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT eGPU to Steam Machine

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  1. Tom's Hardware TIER_1 English(EN) · Mark Tyson ·

    Modder adds Radeon RX 9070 XT eGPU to Steam Machine, runs Crimson Desert at over 100 FPS on High — moves boot drive to USB-C port, leverages M.2 to OCuLink adaptor and eGPU dock

    A Redditor has successfully connected a very powerful eGPU the Steam Machine via an M.2 to OCuLink adapter.

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