eGryphon Kickstarter pitches portable RTX 5070/5060 Ti eGPU

A Kickstarter campaign for eGryphon is drawing attention by promising desktop-class graphics in a much smaller package for laptops, mini PCs, and handhelds. The project is marketed as a portable eGPU with dual OCuLink 5.0 and Thunderbolt 5 support, a built-in 400 W power supply, and RTX 5060 Ti or RTX 5070 graphics options. In the latest Backerkit snapshot, the campaign was listed at $1,846,867 from 409 backers against a $20,000 goal, at the time of writing, with the funding window running from March 10 to April 7, 2026.

Two GPU options in a 1.86-liter chassis

The campaign summary mirrored by Backerkit lists Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 and RTX 5060 Ti configurations, a 1.86 L enclosure, backward compatibility, and a headline figure of up to 988 AI TOPS. FabScene reports that the RTX 5060 Ti version carries 16 GB of GDDR7 memory, while the RTX 5070 model comes with 12 GB of GDDR7. That same report says the 5060 Ti version is being pitched more toward creator and local AI workloads, while the RTX 5070 is aimed more directly at gaming.

OCuLink is the default, while Thunderbolt 5 needs an adapter

OCuLink 5.0 is the default connection method, while Thunderbolt 5 requires an adapter. The report also says the unit can drive up to four displays, includes a 50 cm OCuLink cable, and ships with a carrying case. One of the more unusual design points is that the Thunderbolt 5 module is detachable and can also function as an external SSD enclosure. FabScene further reports that the unit does not need a separate external power brick because the 400 W PSU is built into the enclosure.

Early-bird pricing starts at roughly $438

FabsScene reported super early bird pricing of HK$3,420 for the RTX 5060 Ti version and HK$3,899 for the RTX 5070 model, both described as 40% off the stated regular price. 

Using Hong Kong’s linked exchange rate band of HK$7.75 to HK$7.85 per US dollar, those pledge tiers work out to roughly $436 to $441 for the RTX 5060 Ti model and about $497 to $503 for the RTX 5070 version. At the midpoint, that is about $438 and $500.

Still a crowdfunding campaign, not a retail launch

The campaign currently lists June 2026 as its shipping target, but that remains a crowdfunding estimate rather than a guaranteed retail release date. There is at least some public evidence that hardware exists beyond campaign renders: two recent YouTube videos describe hands-on testing with review samples, while also making clear that those creators are not vouching for the Kickstarter campaign itself.

A careful note for potential backers is that crowdfunding campaigns are not the same as retail product launches. Hardware projects in particular can face delays, spec changes, manufacturing problems, or fail to ship at all, and some campaigns may rely on polished renders or familiar design claims before there is broad independent validation. For that reason, readers should treat eGryphon as a crowdfunding project rather than a finished retail product and review the creator’s track record, prototype evidence, production plans, and delivery terms before pledging.