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12-10-2020 12:08 AM
I could not find anyone using egpu with Z2 mini. For using egpu, we need thunderbolt 3 port. I saw that it has option to add a thunderbolt 3 flexible port. What are flexible ports? Will I get desktop level graphic performance using egpu (similar or little less is acceptable)?
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12-10-2020 10:02 PM - edited 12-10-2020 10:07 PM
no, eGPU docks require thunderbolt protocol via a thunderbolt port or thunderbolt over a usb 3.2 - 2x2 type "C" port (20GBps)
normal usb 3.1 gen 2 is only 10GBps and usb 3.1 gen 1 is 5GBps
the Z2 does not have thunderbolt unless you install the
HP 3TQ25AA HP Flex IO Card - Thunderbolt 3 Flex Port
https://www.amazon.com/HP-3TQ25AA-Flex-Card-Thunderbolt/dp/B07Y98BLJG
this is a thunderbolt over a usb "c" style port
you still need to check with the eGPU dock vender to see if the HP motherboard will work with their product
however it also supports "some" laptop style MXM video cards