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    External GPU very Hot

    Hello guys. I have a doubt. All times that I connect a monitor external on the macbook pro model 2019 with a external GPU, I observer that the processors elevate the temperature and on top of the touchbar it gets very hot in such a way that it bothers the use when typing. I understand that...
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    Question for early adopters of MBP 15 inch with 560X GPU

    I am curious if you will be 1) buying an external GPU (if so which one?) 2) sell your “old” MBP 15 INCH 560X To buy a new Vega model 3) keep your 560X model and accept it’s limitations 4). Spend endless hours complaining about how Apple screwed you by making your computer obsolete in just...
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    2012 MBP - external GPU enclosure

    Hi all - I've had a look around the web but I am a little confused that what eGPU enclosures I can use with my mid 2012 MBP - I know Apple recommend the Sonnet eGFX Breakaway Box but this is listed as TB3. I think my MBP is TB1 compliant and can't make out if it will work with this external eGUP...
  4. Riven

    Waiting for Thunderbolt 4 thread (eGPU folks, this might interest you)

    With Apple making external GPUs (eGPUs) a reality in macOS 10.13, I've decided to wait as long as I need to until Apple releases a computer with Thunderbolt 4, specifically on a MacBook Pro. (32 GB DDR4L RAM might come as well by then.) If you look at my short post history, you might doubt me...
  5. Let's Sekuhara!

    No viable desktop options. What to do?

    So if you were in the following scenario, what would you do? You need a new workstation for 3D graphics and video post production now, but Apple does not offer any up-to-date desktops with dedicated graphics. Buying an outdated Mac Pro is not an option. A dismal glimpse at the Buyer's Guide for...
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    2016 macbook pro 13 external GPU confusion

    Hi, guys. I came across this video and want to buy a akitio pcie box with gtx 1050ti for powering my macbook pro. However, i have few confusions. 1. Based on the official website, https://www.akitio.com/expansion/thunder3-pcie-box, The PCIe (x16) slot accepts half-length, full-height...
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    2016 MacBook Pro External Graphics Card Working

    Other people have tried it but this is the first time I have seen all the information in a video: Hopefully the whole experience becomes smoother in the near future, but it's looking good.
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    External GPU for New MacBook Pro with TouchBar

    Has anyone tried using an external GPU through USB-C on the new MacBook Pro with TouchBar to know if it works? Would be great if we could use a much more powerful GPU with these new MacBook Pros for Gaming if wanted.