We saw a comment on TikTok about our new TBT5-AI Thunderbolt 5 enclosure asking, Isn't this just an eGPU?
At a glance, it is an external device capable of housing desktop-class GPUs. You got us on that one.
But our goal here isn't gaming. It's enabling local AI workloads for people who can't rely on the cloud.
Those who are stuck between needing the benefits of powerful AI tools, but restricted by rules and regulations.
Here's who the TBT5-AI is built for:
• Healthcare and legal professionals working with sensitive data who can’t risk sending it to cloud-based AI tools
• Developers who want to run local models like Llama 3 or Stable Diffusion without overwhelming their laptop
• Researchers looking to reduce token costs and avoid ongoing subscription fees
Another key piece is our open-source Plugable Chat tool, which lets you interact with your local data directly and achieve a more complete "local AI" setup out of the box.
All of this is made possible by the leap from Thunderbolt 4 to Thunderbolt 5, plus an 850W PSU that supports high-end desktop GPUs.
Happy to answer any questions about the device or Plugable Chat.
TL;DR - TBT5-AI is more than an eGPU enclosure. It's an add-on that helps you achieve desktop-class local AI performance. It's ideal if you require privacy, want to cut cloud costs, or just prefer running models locally. It includes an 850W PSU, 2.5G Ethernet, and support for high-end GPUs.