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Thank you very much. I have basically the same setup as you and your guide helped me to get started. Especially the DIY setup 1.20 guide was helpful.

Many of you are using Intel XTU to undervolt their notebooks. However on my Mac with an i7-3720qm there is no option to change the voltage in XTU. Am I doing something wrong or is that not possible on all CPUs?

Thanks!

EDIT: My post below got moved. here. Thanks anonymous admin! So it seems like it is mostly a technical / financial issue? I also run some smaller servers, but I am afraid that they would probably not be able to deal with the load...

What about using Wikia or something similar?

Hey guys

Some days ago I discovered this awesome forum and all the helpful information around here. The same day I ordered my eGPU parts and am now waiting very impatiently for my mail... I had often thought of trying to build something on my own but I never dared to try. You gave me the confidence to do so. Thank you so much!

However, personally I found it a little difficult to get started here. There are a couple of sticky threads around that give basically all the necessary information, but it is still tough to find details and to know what information is up to date.

So I was wondering if it wouldn't be useful to start a wiki somewhere and group and condense all necessary information under topics. This forum is an important resource and couldn't be replaced, but it would maybe help to find important information more quickly and get newcomers started.

What do you guys think?

Thanks!!! Currently I am doing a slideshow of Witcher 3. Although I was surprised it is almost playable, I can't wait until my eGPU parts arrive!!!

May I ask some more details?

Yes. But as far as I can see it's implemented in the cable you bought so you don't need to do it. It's the small black cable from the middle part to the outer part that you can see.

- Does that mean I will need to remove / cut the cable during installation of Thunderbolt drivers in Windows?

- Is there a specific reason most people use Win8.1? I use Win7 64bit. Will that work?

- Also some people use EFI-boot. Why?

I hope I am not totally in the wrong thread here...

Hey guys! You got me so enthusiastic that I just ordered the whole set! Great job

Basically I followed all of your suggestions:

1. Akitio Thunder2

2. Inno3D GTX 970 (short version)

3. Dell DA-2 power supply

4. Funky power cable from ebay

Now reading some more I am a little confused and was hoping you might have some answers for me (and possibly updated your guide).

- What does a riser do? Make sure that the Aikitio can deliver more than 25W?

- Will I still need a riser if I use the ebay cable?

- Should I use an original Apple Thunderbolt cable?

- Does the DA-2 need the hair pin trick?

- Is there anything else I will need to get started?

Thanks!