At CES 2025, Sparkle has showcased the Studio-G 850, an external enclosure designed to house a discrete graphics card and connect to a laptop or desktop computer. A key feature of this model is its support for the latest Thunderbolt 5 interface, providing significantly faster data transfer speeds.
Sparkle Studio-G 850: Core Features
The Sparkle Studio-G 850 consists of a chassis, a small circuit board with a PCIe connector, and an 850W power supply, which can be replaced. The graphics card receives power through a 12V-2x6 connector.
- Dimensions: 403 x 237 x 200 mm
- Graphics Card Support: Up to 3.5 slots
- Thunderbolt 5: Up to 120 Gbps bandwidth
- Power Delivery: USB Type-C port for external devices with up to 100W of power (for laptop charging)
Connectivity
The Sparkle Studio-G 850 also features a number of other connectivity options:
- Two USB Type-C ports
- Three USB Type-A ports
- Gigabit Ethernet port
Pricing and Availability
Sparkle has not yet announced the pricing or release date for the Studio-G 850. Stay tuned for updates as they become available.