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Rectangular silver external GPU enclosure with integrated water cooling and Thunderbolt 5 connectivity

GIGABYTE

GIGABYTE AORUS RTX 5090 AI BOX graphics card

SKU CH-SJBE-M7HQ2

External GPU enclosure with a GeForce RTX 5090, 32 GB GDDR7 memory, Thunderbolt 5 connectivity, WATERFORCE cooling and an 850 W power supply

  • RTX 5090 GPU delivers 2407 MHz boost for high-frame-rate gaming and AI workloads
  • 32 GB GDDR7 memory at 28 Gbps handles large textures and model weights
  • WATERFORCE all-in-one cooling keeps the card quiet under sustained load
  • Thunderbolt 5 connection with 800 mm cable enables plug-and-play external GPU use
  • 850 W Gold-efficiency PSU powers the GPU and charges the laptop over a single cable

External GPU for Thunderbolt laptops

The GIGABYTE AORUS RTX 5090 AI BOX houses a GeForce RTX 5090 with 32GB of GDDR7 memory running at 28Gbps. It connects through a single Thunderbolt 5 cable to bring desktop-class graphics to compatible laptops and small-form-factor desktops. The GPU operates at a 2407 MHz clock and supports DLSS 4.5 for AI-accelerated rendering in games and creative workloads.

Build integration and I/O

The enclosure requires a host system with a Thunderbolt port and Windows 11 version 25H2 or later. It supplies an 850W power supply with a 16-pin PCIe connector for the card and adds three DisplayPort 2.1 outputs plus one HDMI 2.1 port for multi-view setups. Front and rear USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports, a second Thunderbolt 5 port for daisy-chaining peripherals, and a Gigabit Ethernet jack expand connectivity without occupying laptop ports.

Thermals, noise and power

A WATERFORCE all-in-one liquid cooling system manages the RTX 5090 inside the 189 x 302 x 172 mm chassis. The 850W PSU delivers greater than 90 percent efficiency from a 100-240V AC input, drawing up to 10A at the wall. Liquid cooling keeps the GPU near its 2407 MHz boost clock under sustained load while limiting fan noise compared with air-cooled external enclosures.

Highlights

  • RTX 5090 GPU delivers 2407 MHz boost for high-frame-rate gaming and AI workloads
  • 32 GB GDDR7 memory at 28 Gbps handles large textures and model weights
  • WATERFORCE all-in-one cooling keeps the card quiet under sustained load
  • Thunderbolt 5 connection with 800 mm cable enables plug-and-play external GPU use
  • 850 W Gold-efficiency PSU powers the GPU and charges the laptop over a single cable

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

Does this enclosure need its own power outlet?

Yes, the built-in 850W supply draws from a standard 100-240V AC socket using the included cord.

What laptop ports are required to use the box?

A Thunderbolt 5 or USB4 port that supports external GPU operation; verify compatibility with your PC maker.

Can I connect a monitor directly to the unit?

Three DisplayPort 2.1 and one HDMI 2.1 outputs are available for up to 7680x4320 resolution.

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