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Hello, I have been running an eGPU setup consisting of a Macbook Pro, Akitio, and a GTX 980. I am wondering if it is safe to update to windows 10 once it comes out and still have the eGPU working. Right now, I am running Windows 8.1. I ask this, because I was never able to get my eGPU setup working on Windows 7, as I always ran into the device resource allocation bug. Thanks!
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eGPU experiences [version 2.0]
Firearm2112 replied to Tech Inferno Fan's topic in DIY e-GPU Projects
Hi, I have an eGPU setup on my Macbook pro, and was wondering if I should disable the Intel graphics adapter in device manager. I only use an external screen with my Macbook's lid closed if you were wondering. Thanks. -
Hi, I just ordered everything in your exact setup, but when I boot up windows I get a black screen on my internal display, and no signal on my external monitor? Whats going on? Thanks
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I just finished setting up my eGPU based around the Akihito thunder 2. I'm using an MSI GTX 760 and a late 2012 MacBook Pro. I turned on the eGPU PSU first then turned on my Mac. I selected to boot into windows but then both my screens were black. My monitor was not receiving signal as well as the internal display. Any ideas? I'm freaking out here!
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I decided to make a dedicated thread, since I do have ideas on what products may work, but really need the communities input on which is best. Hello, a few days ago I stumbled onto this forum as a source of knowledge for eGPU projects. I have a few ideas of what adapters I can use and what not. First, lets start off with the specs of my machine. -Late 2012 Macbook Pro, 16GB RAM, i5 3210M (Thunderbolt 1 @ 10 gbps) -External Monitor @1920x1080 There's what I got so far, now here is the GPU and PSU I would like to use -GTX 760 -Corsair CX430M 450W PSU I first came here to ask if this http://www.banggood.com/EXP-GDC-Laptop-External-PCI-E-Graphics-Card-Mini-PCI-E-Set-p-934367.html would work, but have since learned HDMI to Thunderbolt cables do not exists, and that adapter would be a bad choice for my eGPU setup. Doing a little more research I discovered the http://www.amazon.com/Akitio-Thunder2-PCIe-Box/dp/B00LTAUTHE/ref=sr_1_sc_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1416346377&sr=8-2-spell&keywords=ankitio would be a much better choice, seeing how it has native thunderbolt support. That's all I got so far. I am still confused on a few things, that I would be most appreciative if some of you could clear up Obviously, there is no way a GTX 760 would fit inside that enclosure, so I am assuming I would have to use it without the black covering. On some setups using the http://www.amazon.com/Akitio-Thunder2-PCIe-Box/dp/B00LTAUTHE/ref=sr_1_sc_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1416346377&sr=8-2-spell&keywords=ankitio people use a PCIe riser, while others don't. Reading threads on this forum, I have also noticed some things about EFI and BIOS modifications. I am a bit confused on this. I will be running the eGPU on Windows 8, but would love to also use it on OS X. Lastly, if there is anything else I should know, please do share. Thank you for reading, and look forward to reading your responses. I really appreciate it.
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Thanks! I do have an actual HDMI to Thunderbolt cable lying around, and made sure it wasnt a mini display port one. Thanks for the clarification!
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I plan to get an eGPU setup going for my late 2012 Macbook Pro running windows 8. I have found this product EXP GDC Laptop External PCI-E Graphics Card - US$50.00 It seems to be pretty good. Now, I am pretty sure I am going to need a power supply just for the GPU. If so how would I setup the connections for it? Now to connect the PCIE adapter itself to my Macbook, can I use an HDMI to thunderbolt cable? I am a total noob at this, and dont want anything exploding and burning down my house. Thanks guys