Here is my first attempt of doing building an e-GPU.
What I wanted to do :
Due to the fact that having a Razer Core is a pain in the *** and because it's a 7Kg not so portable solution, I decided to build myself my own e-GPU using an Akitio Thunder2 casing for the latest Intel NUC6i7KYK “Skull Canyon”.
I also wanted not to change the power connector of the casing.
Costs :
Akitio Thunder2 : 211.45€
Thunderbolt3 to Thunderbolt2/1 adapter :
I'm now working on getting more fresh air on my Thunder3 chassis.
I ordered some dissipators and applied them to the Thunder3 PCB.
I drilled the front face of the chassis and fixed two 60mm NF-A6X25 FLX fans.
For them to turn at full speed, you may want to unsoldered the two little "things" near the FAN connector and solder a bridge using a wire for it to distribute 12v.
Now I have two fans running full power and I find it really noisy...
Next step is to use two