Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
PELADN Mini PC W04 paired with the PELADN Link S-3 Thunderbolt 5 eGPU dock using both an RX 5700 XT and RX 6800 XT.
I compare the setup against Steam Machine benchmarks and my Mac Pro with an RX 6900 XT in games like Shadow of the Tomb Raider and Cyberpunk 2077. We’ll look at 1080p, 1440p, 4K, FSR, ray tracing, Thunderbolt bandwidth, storage, upgradeability, and whether a mini PC + eGPU setup makes more sense than Valve’s new PC.
PELADN links and discount codes:
PELADN Link S-3 Thunderbolt 5 eGPU Dock
amzn.to/4fftqab
Discount code: PELADN0602
10% off
PELADN WO4 Ryzen 5 7640HS Mini PC
amzn.to/4vdIREC
Discount code: PELADN0602
10% off
PELADN Link S-2 OcuLink eGPU Dock
amzn.to/3Rd6uPK
Discount code: PELADN0702
10% off
Disclosure: PELADN sent over the mini PC and eGPU dock for testing. Some links may be affiliate links, which may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
Chapters
00:00 Valve Steam Machine disappointment and a PELADN alternative
00:49 PELADN Link S-3 eGPU dock with RX 5700 XT and RX 6800 XT
01:06 Mini PC portability, RAM, and NVMe upgrades
01:38 Benchmark plan: Steam Machine vs PELADN vs Mac Pro
01:53 Shadow of the Tomb Raider settings and LTT comparison
02:27 Steam Machine vs PELADN Shadow of the Tomb Raider results
02:42 Native 4K, 1440p, and 1080p Tomb Raider results
03:25 Cyberpunk 2077 settings and Steam Machine comparison
03:55 PELADN RX 6800 XT eGPU Cyberpunk results
04:22 Cyberpunk: PELADN eGPU vs Mac Pro RX 6900 XT
05:22 Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Mac Pro vs mini PC
05:49 Cyberpunk ray tracing at 1440p
06:17 Why 1440p is the sweet spot
06:27 RX 5700 XT Cyberpunk performance
07:01 RX 5700 XT Shadow of the Tomb Raider performance
07:17 Thunderbolt bandwidth and GPU choice
07:29 Steam Machine pricing, scalping, and value
07:49 PELADN vs Steam Machine specs and audio output
08:06 Tool-less upgrades, RAM, and dual NVMe
08:29 Upgradable eGPU setup vs fixed Steam Machine GPU
09:02 Lower-cost PELADN Link S-2 OcuLink option
09:24 Noise, final thoughts, and upcoming LLM testing
09:37 Subscribe and follow-up video preview
#SteamMachine #PELADN #eGPU #RX6800XT #MiniPC #Thunderbolt5 #OcuLink #Cyberpunk2077 #PCGaming #SteamOS #Valve #GamingPC #ExternalGPU #RX5700XT #MacSoundSolutions
PELADN Mini PC W04 paired with the PELADN Link S-3 Thunderbolt 5 eGPU dock using both an RX 5700 XT and RX 6800 XT.
I compare the setup against Steam Machine benchmarks and my Mac Pro with an RX 6900 XT in games like Shadow of the Tomb Raider and Cyberpunk 2077. We’ll look at 1080p, 1440p, 4K, FSR, ray tracing, Thunderbolt bandwidth, storage, upgradeability, and whether a mini PC + eGPU setup makes more sense than Valve’s new PC.
PELADN links and discount codes:
PELADN Link S-3 Thunderbolt 5 eGPU Dock
amzn.to/4fftqab
Discount code: PELADN0602
10% off
PELADN WO4 Ryzen 5 7640HS Mini PC
amzn.to/4vdIREC
Discount code: PELADN0602
10% off
PELADN Link S-2 OcuLink eGPU Dock
amzn.to/3Rd6uPK
Discount code: PELADN0702
10% off
Disclosure: PELADN sent over the mini PC and eGPU dock for testing. Some links may be affiliate links, which may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
Chapters
00:00 Valve Steam Machine disappointment and a PELADN alternative
00:49 PELADN Link S-3 eGPU dock with RX 5700 XT and RX 6800 XT
01:06 Mini PC portability, RAM, and NVMe upgrades
01:38 Benchmark plan: Steam Machine vs PELADN vs Mac Pro
01:53 Shadow of the Tomb Raider settings and LTT comparison
02:27 Steam Machine vs PELADN Shadow of the Tomb Raider results
02:42 Native 4K, 1440p, and 1080p Tomb Raider results
03:25 Cyberpunk 2077 settings and Steam Machine comparison
03:55 PELADN RX 6800 XT eGPU Cyberpunk results
04:22 Cyberpunk: PELADN eGPU vs Mac Pro RX 6900 XT
05:22 Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Mac Pro vs mini PC
05:49 Cyberpunk ray tracing at 1440p
06:17 Why 1440p is the sweet spot
06:27 RX 5700 XT Cyberpunk performance
07:01 RX 5700 XT Shadow of the Tomb Raider performance
07:17 Thunderbolt bandwidth and GPU choice
07:29 Steam Machine pricing, scalping, and value
07:49 PELADN vs Steam Machine specs and audio output
08:06 Tool-less upgrades, RAM, and dual NVMe
08:29 Upgradable eGPU setup vs fixed Steam Machine GPU
09:02 Lower-cost PELADN Link S-2 OcuLink option
09:24 Noise, final thoughts, and upcoming LLM testing
09:37 Subscribe and follow-up video preview
#SteamMachine #PELADN #eGPU #RX6800XT #MiniPC #Thunderbolt5 #OcuLink #Cyberpunk2077 #PCGaming #SteamOS #Valve #GamingPC #ExternalGPU #RX5700XT #MacSoundSolutions
