This article details how to enable full eGPU acceleration on the Raspberry Pi 500+ with a 15-line patch, resulting in significant performance improvements for gaming and local LLMs. It covers the necessary hardware, software modifications, and benchmark results.
Unveiled at CES 2025, the Minisforum AI X1 Pro is a mini PC that offers three 4TB M.2 SSD slots, up to 96GB of DDR5 memory, and features like a dedicated Windows Copilot button. It runs on an AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 processor and supports an eGPU via an OCuLink port. Its compact size includes an integrated PSU and offers a variety of ports.
