Framework's OCuLink eGPU Kit Delivers Eight-Lane PCIe Bandwidth to Laptop 16

Framework Computer unveiled an OCuLink development kit that adds external GPU connectivity to its Laptop 16, leveraging the modular GPU expansion bay to support eight PCIe lanes—significantly more bandwidth than Thunderbolt-based eGPU solutions. The kit accepts both Framework's proprietary GPU modules and standard desktop graphics cards. Shipping in 2024, it targets enthusiasts and professionals requiring GPU acceleration for AI/ML inference, 3D rendering, and high-resolution workloads. Worth flagging: the system requires shutdown before connecting or disconnecting hardware, trading convenience for performance typical of OCuLink's enterprise heritage.