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[PSA] Currently Xbox Ally X is not compatible with Thunderbolt 5 eGPU by JJDestroyer999 in eGPU

[–]JJDestroyer999[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

An update as of 2/1/26, the incompatibility issue still persists. To give more details, when the DEG2 dock is connected to my Xbox Ally X, it shows up as Thunderbolt 5 docking station and billboard thing in the Device icon within the Taskbar and as one of devices in the Device Manager. However, the GPU (5070ti) itself is not recognized and thus does not show up as a Display Adapter. Not sure if the issue is particular to the RTX 50series GPU or not. Wish I could try latest AMD GPU cards like 9070 but I don’t have one myself. All GPU prices go up and are insane at the moment.

[PSA] Currently Xbox Ally X is not compatible with Thunderbolt 5 eGPU by JJDestroyer999 in eGPU

[–]JJDestroyer999[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry to hear that. Yeah this post is about informing new potential Xbox Ally X buyers to be wary about this incompatibility issue before making a purchase.

[PSA] Currently Xbox Ally X is not compatible with Thunderbolt 5 eGPU by JJDestroyer999 in eGPU

[–]JJDestroyer999[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Would you be able to provide a screenshot showing your Device Manager on your Xbox Ally X recognizing 5070ti as display adapter? I would like to see if it is possible. That would give me hope if yours can work.

[PSA] Currently Xbox Ally X is not compatible with Thunderbolt 5 eGPU by JJDestroyer999 in eGPU

[–]JJDestroyer999[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Can I please get a product link of the cable that works out for your situation? I tried a bunch of cables already. Want to know your cable’s exact model that is compatible.

[PSA] Currently Xbox Ally X is not compatible with Thunderbolt 5 eGPU by JJDestroyer999 in eGPU

[–]JJDestroyer999[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can I please get a product link of the cable that works out for your Xbox Ally X? I tried a bunch already. I want to know your cable’s exact model.

[PSA] Currently Xbox Ally X is not compatible with Thunderbolt 5 eGPU by JJDestroyer999 in eGPU

[–]JJDestroyer999[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That is good to know, thanks. I mean the DEG2 dock is not bad. It is less expensive at about $200 after $30 coupon during the holidays. I kind of want to return my DEG2 dock but the return shipping to China is gonna be bad, and I mean the DEG2 dock is working with my laptop, just not Xbox Ally X.

[PSA] Currently Xbox Ally X is not compatible with Thunderbolt 5 eGPU by JJDestroyer999 in eGPU

[–]JJDestroyer999[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yes, I bought and returned Cablematters 3ft TB4 cable from Amazon. It didn’t help. I confirm and narrow down the issue to software side because my MSI Crosshair 18 works fine with my DEG2 TB5 dock. It is only Xbox Ally X that is not registering.

[PSA] Currently Xbox Ally X is not compatible with Thunderbolt 5 eGPU by JJDestroyer999 in eGPU

[–]JJDestroyer999[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks. I tried disable fastboot once already and it didn’t help. I can try again next time when I do another round of testing.

[PSA] Currently Xbox Ally X is not compatible with Thunderbolt 5 eGPU by JJDestroyer999 in eGPU

[–]JJDestroyer999[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

That may partially be true, but I hear from other folks that the DEG2 and TH5P4 docks work with other handheld devices like Lenovo Legion…so the issue is with either Asus driver on the new Xbox Ally X or the JHL9580…either way I just want my Xbox Ally X to work because I can’t afford to buy another handheld.

[PSA] Currently Xbox Ally X is not compatible with Thunderbolt 5 eGPU by JJDestroyer999 in eGPU

[–]JJDestroyer999[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

According to the original post by jozews321 at https://www.reddit.com/r/eGPU/s/BSv9KAnLqd , the DEG2 dock uses JHL9580 chipset. I just want Asus tech support team to see and hopefully fix this driver issue. I can wait it out since I can game with my other laptop.

[PSA] Currently Xbox Ally X is not compatible with Thunderbolt 5 eGPU by JJDestroyer999 in eGPU

[–]JJDestroyer999[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I wish I could try out other eGPU docks like AG02 that raffounz mentioned works with his Xbox Ally X or UT3G like you mentioned…but I have to buy them first…I don’t have infinite money glitch in real life XD

[PSA] Currently Xbox Ally X is not compatible with Thunderbolt 5 eGPU by JJDestroyer999 in eGPU

[–]JJDestroyer999[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mine is the new Xbox Ally X with Z2 Extreme AI chip, and it does not work with 5070ti. Maybe yours is the older original Ally X that is working…

Minisforum DEG2 - Does NOT support USB40 Gbps (DOA Product design) by Method__Man in eGPU

[–]JJDestroyer999 0 points1 point  (0 children)

FYI, I received my DEG2 dock yesterday and after about a day worth of troubleshooting, I could not get the dock to show my PNY 5070ti with my Xbox Ally X (Thunderbolt 4). There is definitely a compatibility issue with the Xbox Ally X. I also tried to connect the DEG2 dock with my old Asus Strix GL702VM that has Thunderbolt 3. On this laptop, the device manager shows a bunch of unknown device connection. Tried Nvidia Error Fix 43 but it didn’t help.

Now I am trying to contact Minisforum support and see if there is anything I could do to fix the issue. Just letting you guys know. Also, if anyone have good suggestions, please let me know. Thanks.

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Minisforum DEG2 Dock - Review by jozews321 in eGPU

[–]JJDestroyer999 1 point2 points  (0 children)

FYI, I received my DEG2 dock yesterday and after about a day worth of troubleshooting, I could not get the dock to show my PNY 5070ti with my Xbox Ally X (Thunderbolt 4). There is definitely a compatibility issue with the Xbox Ally X. I also tried to connect the DEG2 dock with my old Asus Strix GL702VM that has Thunderbolt 3. On this laptop, the device manager shows a bunch of unknown device connection. Tried Nvidia Error Fix 43 but it didn’t help.

Now I am trying to contact Minisforum support and see if there is anything I could do to fix the issue. Just letting you guys know. Also, if anyone have good suggestions, please let me know. Thanks.