Khadas Launches Mind Graphics External Graphics Dock
Khadas announced yesterday the launch of their new Mind Graphics external graphics dock in China. This cutting-edge device, featuring a built-in RTX 4060 Ti 8GB desktop graphics card, promises to elevate the gaming and computing experience with its versatile connectivity and robust performance.
Dual Connection Methods: Thunderbolt 4 and Mind Link
The Mind Graphics dock offers two primary connection methods to ensure compatibility and high-speed data transfer with a variety of devices. It comes equipped with a universal Thunderbolt 4 Type-C interface, facilitating seamless connections with laptops, desktops, and other compatible devices. Additionally, Khadas has integrated its proprietary Mind Link interface, specifically designed for connection with the Mind mini host.
The Mind Link interface stands out with its impressive data transfer capabilities. While it can theoretically support PCIe 5.0×8 specifications, offering up to 256GT/s, the version incorporated in Mind Graphics operates at PCIe 4.0×8, delivering a transfer rate of 128GT/s. When paired with the current generation of the Mind mini host, the connection bandwidth reaches 64GT/s, significantly surpassing the speed of Thunderbolt 4 and ensuring minimal to no performance loss during intensive tasks.
Enhanced Stability with Mind Lock Mechanism
To complement its high-speed connectivity, the Mind Graphics dock features the Mind Lock locking mechanism. This innovation enhances the physical stability of the Mind Link connection, ensuring a secure and reliable link between the dock and the host device, even during high-performance operations.
Premium Build and Design
Constructed with Al-Si-Cu die-cast aluminum alloy, the Mind Graphics dock exudes durability and sophistication. The manufacturing process includes CNC machining and anodizing, resulting in a sleek and sturdy device. Measuring 199×133×100 mm and weighing 2.7kg, the dock has a compact volume of approximately 2.5 liters, making it a portable yet powerful addition to any setup. It also houses a 300W gallium nitride power supply, ensuring efficient power delivery to the integrated graphics card.
Extensive I/O Expansion and Additional Features
Mind Graphics is not just an external graphics dock; it serves as a comprehensive I/O expansion hub. The front panel includes a 3.5mm headphone jack, a Thunderbolt 4 Type-C port, an SD card reader, and a central RGB indicator light. The back panel is equally impressive, offering a 2.5Gbps wired network port, two HDMI 2.1a interfaces, one DP 1.4a interface, and three USB 3.2 Gen2 10Gbps Type-A ports.
For enhanced user experience, the dock also incorporates a built-in far-field microphone array and a dual speaker system. A physical mute button with an integrated fingerprint reader is located on the side, providing both privacy and security with a single touch.
Conclusion
With the introduction of Mind Graphics, Khadas has set a new benchmark in the realm of external graphics solutions. The combination of advanced connectivity options, premium build quality, extensive I/O expansion, and additional user-centric features positions Mind Graphics as a must-have for gamers, content creators, and professionals seeking top-tier performance and versatility. As it hits the market in China, anticipation is high for its global release, promising to revolutionize the external graphics dock landscape.
