INTRODUCTION

   The new Thunderbolt 4/USB 4.0 standard may be finally with us and on some of the brand new Z590 based motherboards to hit the market but based on the official specifications released by Intel at least in terms of speed/data throughput Thunderbolt 3 will not be losing its speed crown, at least not anytime soon (TB4 is an overall better however). Also as expected through the years Thunderbolt 3 has enjoyed quite a bit of support by manufacturers which means there are many devices out there designed specifically for it (of course these should also support TB4). Late last year CORSAIR released the TBT100 Thunderbolt 3 Dock and since some of you asked i decided not only to check it out but to also test it and see what kind of performance one can expect from its pass-through ports.

   CORSAIR (NASDAQ:CRSR) is a leading global developer and manufacturer of high-performance gear and technology for gamers, content creators, and PC enthusiasts. From award-winning PC components and peripherals, to premium streaming equipment and smart ambient lighting, CORSAIR delivers a full ecosystem of products that work together to enable everyone, from casual gamers to committed professionals, to perform at their very best. CORSAIR also includes subsidiary brands Elgato, which provides premium studio equipment and accessories for content creators, SCUF Gaming, which builds custom-designed controllers for competitive gamers, and ORIGIN PC, a builder of custom gaming and workstation desktop PCs and laptops.

   By using a single Thunderbolt 3 port from your PC and/or MAC the TBT100 by CORSAIR has the ability to support up to two 4K 60HZ monitors (via its two HDMI v2.0 ports), three USB devices (from its two 7.5W USB-A 3.1 5Gb/s ports and two 15W USB-C 3.2 10Gb/s ports), LAN (via its Gigabit Ethernet port), SD card (UHS-I/II SD card reader), headset/microphone (3.5mm input/output - 24bit 192KHz) and it can also deliver up to 85W to power a compatible laptop. All of these ports are housed inside a low profile yet durable aluminum enclosure which also features a Kensington security lock. So, is this the docking station to get if you own a system with Thunderbolt 3 (or TB4) connectivity and you'd like to "multiply" its ports? Time to find out exactly that.