Tech challenge for supernerds: What’s the least expensive computer you could buy relatively easily on the used market that could reliably power an eGPU over Thunderbolt 3?
A few that potentially come to mind:
- Thinkpad T480
- 2018 i3 Mac Mini
- 21.5 inch iMac
- HP Spectre x360
Ernie Smith
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