DMA USB4/Thunderbolt Hot Plug Question

[thatonehuman]

I'm slowly getting frustrated with having to restart my PC every time I need to test firmware. So, I’ve been thinking about getting the ASUS Thunderbolt EX4 for my motherboard (yes, it’s supported), along with a PCIe Thunderbolt enclosure for my 75T card.

The problem is, I’m struggling to find a decent PCIe Thunderbolt enclosure that doesn’t complicate things with extra cables—my desk is already a mess (thanks, fuser). Ideally, I’m looking for something that’s easy to set up, minimal on cables, and (if possible) can power the 75T card directly over Thunderbolt.

If anyone has tips, experience, or links to a PCIe Thunderbolt dock/enclosure that fits this use case, I’d really appreciate it. I’ve had a hard time finding one suited for this or even figuring out what parts I’d need to make this setup.

[timwithxim]

Originally Posted by thatonehuman

I'm slowly getting frustrated with having to restart my PC every time I need to test firmware. So, I’ve been thinking about getting the ASUS Thunderbolt EX4 for my motherboard (yes, it’s supported), along with a PCIe Thunderbolt enclosure for my 75T card.

The problem is, I’m struggling to find a decent PCIe Thunderbolt enclosure that doesn’t complicate things with extra cables—my desk is already a mess (thanks, fuser). Ideally, I’m looking for something that’s easy to set up, minimal on cables, and (if possible) can power the 75T card directly over Thunderbolt.

If anyone has tips, experience, or links to a PCIe Thunderbolt dock/enclosure that fits this use case, I’d really appreciate it. I’ve had a hard time finding one suited for this or even figuring out what parts I’d need to make this setup.

have you seen this thunderbolt to pcie expansion device by Captain?

[thatonehuman]

Originally Posted by timwithxim

have you seen this thunderbolt to pcie expansion device by Captain?

Nope, thanks for linking! One more question should I just buy directly from them or any resellers with this?

[timwithxim]

Originally Posted by thatonehuman

Nope, thanks for linking! One more question should I just buy directly from them or any resellers with this?

they do have some certified resellers, however, im not sure if there would be any advantage to buy from them opposed to official Captaindma store

[thatonehuman]

Originally Posted by timwithxim

they do have some certified resellers, however, im not sure if there would be any advantage to buy from them opposed to official Captaindma store

I am asking, because I bought all my DMA stuff off aliexpress and since it's a big company I don't have to do any import fees since I live in EU and other paperwork. I would wanna avoid this here as well.

[Ac3ofSp4d3z]

*** man... I just want someone to say-

Buy This:
A. Blah blah
B. Blah Blah
C. Blah
D. Blah
Optional but recommended
E. BlahBLAH!

I get a different answer on every site. I want a full set up with the (unnecessary) best card possible, all the fixings that would make it easy to set up like a Thunderbolt adapter, and a nice easy setup guide. I would pay someone to just buy it all for me, come to the house, and set it up! Its literally something im looking up on Thumbtack lol