# Modder adds Radeon RX 9070 XT eGPU to Steam Machine, runs Crimson Desert at over 100 FPS on High — moves boot drive to USB-C port, leverages M.2 to OCuLink adaptor and eGPU dock

> A Redditor has successfully connected a very powerful eGPU to the Steam Machine. LargeCustomer3840 briefly explains how they managed to add a potent AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT to Valve’s compact modern gaming desktop by…

- **Source:** [Tom's Hardware](https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/modder-adds-radeon-rx-9070-xt-egpu-to-steam-machine-runs-crimson-desert-at-over-100-fps-on-high-moves-boot-drive-to-usb-c-port-leverages-m-2-to-oculink-adaptor-and-egpu-dock?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a7b12d012ece888f31cec73)
- **Published:** 2026-08-11
- **Category:** Gaming
- **Tags:** #amd #steam #rx-9070
- **Canonical:** http://localhost:4321/a/6a7b12d012ece888f31cec73

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