Razer Core V2 External Graphics Enclosure Launched

Razer Core V2 easily pairs to new 13-inch Razer gaming laptop using Thunderbolt 3 connection for a desktop-class gaming setup.

Razer™, the leading global lifestyle brand for gamers, today announced the new Razer Blade Stealth laptop featuring Intel’s latest 8^th generation quad-core processor and the Razer Core V2 external graphics enclosure.

 

Razer Core V2

The Razer Core V2 allows gamers to seamlessly transform highly mobile Thunderbolt 3 laptops like the Razer Blade Stealth into a desktop-class gaming experience. A single Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) connection is all it takes to connect a laptop with the graphics enclosure.

It now features the world’s first dual Thunderbolt 3 internal controller design that separates lanes for both graphics and connected devices, ensuring fluid gameplay. The external graphics enclosure comes with four USB 3.0 ports and Gigabit Ethernet for connecting a wide array of peripherals.

Starting from a block of durable raw aluminum, the Razer Core V2’s chassis is CNC precision milled for an incredibly rigid and compact form-factor.  This compact design encloses a 500W power supply to provide adequate power for graphics and connected devices.  The machine-crafted enclosure and additional cooling fans are designed to work with the graphics card to quickly dispense heat and provide optimal performance.

The Razer Core v2 external graphics enclosure sports a redesigned internal layout that fits an expanded range of taller graphics cards. It now supports the most popular gaming graphics cards, including NVIDIA® GeForce® 10 series and AMD Radeon™ 500 series with XConnect™ technology.

For professional use, the Razer Core v2 now allows users to connect an external high-end desktop NVIDIA Quadro® GPU to Thunderbolt™ 3 eGPU-enabled laptops, harnessing the power of high-performance, professional graphics to dramatically accelerate the workflow and create a truly compact workstation.

Physical installation of GPUs takes seconds with the Razer Core. Its durable aluminum housing slides open with minimal effort, with a single screw that secures the graphics card in place. Razer’s solution helps future-proof laptops, as graphics cards are easily swappable with new components as they become available.

Availability

 

Razer Core V2

The Razer Core V2 will be available at $499 and will be shipping soon in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, France, and Germany.

About the Razer Core V2

Specifications:

• Connection to PC via Thunderbolt™ 3 using included 40 Gbps cable
• Supports single double-wide, full-length, PCI-Express x16 graphics card
• Razer Core inner dimensions – 5.71 in. / 145 mm (Height) x 1.69 in. / 43 mm (Width) x 11.81 in. / 300 mm (Length)
• USB 3.0 port x 4 (SuperSpeed)
• Gigabyte Ethernet
• Chroma lighting (2 zones)
• Built-in 500 W power supply

o   GPU max power support – 375 W

• Compatible Laptops:

o   Razer Blade Stealth, Razer Blade, and Razer Blade Pro with Thunderbolt™ 3.

o   Additional laptops require a Thunderbolt™ 3 port with external graphics support. Please check with your laptop manufacture to confirm if the laptop supports external graphics.

• 8.6 in. / 218.4 mm (Height) x 4.13 in. / 104.9 mm (Width) x 13.38 in. / 339.9 mm (Length)

Price: $499