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  • description: In this video, I take on the challenge of building a gaming rig with a low-end 8th Gen Intel NUC Core i3 (2 cores, U-series) paired with a DIY eGPU. Can a low-spec mini PC actually game when connected to an eGPU? How bad is a 2-core CPU for gaming? Let's find out! Free eGPU case STL files: - ITG Cube eGPU https://www.printables.com/model/1603693-itg-cube-diy-egpu-for-mini-pc-gem-12-max - Full height eGPU https://www.printables.com/model/1378801-itg-egpu-dock-3d-case - Low profile eGPU https://www.printables.com/model/1230700-rtx-3050-ft-exp-gdc-th3p4gan-gpu-dock-and-a-3d-pri PC parts: Amazon: - Intel NUC 8 https://amzn.to/4xIjUmr - 16GB (8GBx2) SODIMM RAM https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08KTRP13V?ref=t_ac_spc_accepted_tile&linkCode=tr1&tag=socjeat-20&linkId=B08KTRP13V_1786971741468 - 512GB M.2 NVMe SSD https://amzn.to/4qFitTH - RTX 4060 Low profile https://amzn.to/4xEdogq - RTX 5060 LOw profile https://amzn.to/4idWSzf - 300W Lenovo AC adapter https://amzn.to/3SeGfsz AliExpress: - TH3P4 GaN V2 Thunderbolt 3/4 USB4 graphics card dock: - https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c4buV32X - https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c3l1tuNv - 300W Lenovo AC adapter https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c436YK6j 0:00 Introduction 0:52 Intel NUC 8 i3 CPU Repaste 3:59 RAM and SSD installation 4:59 Building a DIY eGPU Dock for Intel NUC 5:47 Designing & 3D Printing the eGPU Enclosure 6:42 Final Setup Preview 7:52 Noise & Thermal Stress Test 8:54 Gameplay test 10:12 Final thought Description In this video, I take on the ultimate budget mini PC gaming challenge by pairing an 8th Gen 2-core Intel NUC Core i3 (U-series) with a custom DIY eGPU dock to see if a low-power, dual-core mini PC can actually game in 2026. Watch the step-by-step process of repasting the Intel NUC CPU thermals, designing and 3D printing a custom 3D-printed eGPU enclosure case, and putting the final setup through rigorous noise and thermal stress testing. We benchmark demanding titles like God of War at native 1080p high settings and Cyberpunk to test frame rates, CPU bottlenecks, and gaming stability. Whether you are interested in SFF PC modifications, 3D printed PC builds, custom eGPU setups, or mini PC performance testing, this detailed no-talk build proves how far you can push a low-spec Intel NUC mini PC before upgrading to a faster Intel Core i5 or i7 setup! Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn commission from qualifying purchases. This means that if you make a purchase through my affiliate links, I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. #itggear #minipc #diy
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