This external GPU uses Wi-Fi to transform any device into a gaming rig
WiCi has introduced the WiCi One, a wireless external GPU that connects to devices via Wi-Fi 7 to eliminate the need for Thunderbolt or OCuLink cables. The base model features an Nvidia RTX 5060 Ti and is capable of running graphically intensive games at 4K resolution with high frame rates. Preorders for the device are currently open at a discounted price, with a more powerful RTX 5090 variant planned for future release.
- ▪The WiCi One uses Wi-Fi 7 to transmit graphics processing power to compatible devices without physical cables.
- ▪The base model includes an Nvidia RTX 5060 Ti 16GB GPU, an Intel Core 3 100U CPU, and 1TB of NVMe storage.
- ▪Performance benchmarks indicate the base model can run Cyberpunk 2077 at 4K Ultra with DLSS 4 at 80 fps.
- ▪Preorders for the base model start at $1,999, while the final retail price is expected to be $2,599.
- ▪A higher-end version equipped with an RTX 5090 32GB and 4TB of storage is planned for a later launch.
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News Computing This external GPU uses Wi-Fi to transform any device into a gaming rig The WiCi One is available for preorders starting at $1,999. By Jackson Chen Sept. 26, 2026 3:45 pm EST WiCI Add Engadget on Google: Preferred Source Google Discover WiCi is introducing a wireless solution to those who want to keep the slim profile of their laptops but also need to run graphically-intensive games or demanding AI tasks. Called the WiCi One, this external GPU ditches the wires and offers the power of a high-end graphics card over Wi-Fi 7 to any compatible device, unlike other eGPU options that rely on Thunderbolt or OCuLink cables. The WiCi One packs all of the hardware inside its own shell, which houses a dedicated graphics card, a Wi-Fi 7 wireless module and its own cooling system.
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