Quinalha

20 minutes ago, Dschijn said:

 

Of course you can run the AKiTiO openly…

Please read my basic guide, since I made an example here why even short cards might not fit into the AKiTiO (the PCB is just too wide): https://www.techinferno.com/index.php?/forums/topic/7832-the-basic-egpu-hardware-guide-for-macs/

Thanks again.

I will read carefully.

14 hours ago, Dschijn said:

@Quinalha

1. Yes

2. Using two Molex plugs is (imho) safer because you spread the load across this two plugs. Worst case the system might use up to 90W on that barrel plug and one molex plug brings a safty risk. Every graphics card has nowadays an adapter from 2xmolex -> 1x6-pin PCIe which is rated for loads of up to 75W.

 

You should also notice, that the Gigabyte card is too wide for the AKiTiO to be closed.

Thanks Dschijn.

The problem to close the akitio is the GPU cooler or 8 pin connector?

I can use without closing the akitio?

Guys after Christmas I will buy the following items and i need help

AKITIO TB2

Paperclip

GPU

http://br.gigabyte.com/products/product-page.aspx?pid=5252#ov

PSU

http://www.corsair.com/pt-br/cx-series-cx500m-modular-atx-power-supply-500-watt-80-plus-bronze-certified-modular-psu

Power plug

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2pcs-CCTV-video-balun-5-5X2-5mm-DC-Power-plug-Terminals-Connector-Adapter-Power-/321110117729?hash=item4ac3a78d61:g:VDYAAMXQ0pNRqb6a

My noob questions:

1- The GPU have only one pci-e 8-pin, I will connect the PSU cable pci-e 8-pin on GPU, ok?

2- I need to use the others two molex cable (PSU) to barrel Power plug, as this example of Gmonkey,

or i can use only one molex to barrel Power plug?

Thanks and sorry for my bad english! 

On 19 de dezembro de 2015 at 7:18 AM, Dschijn said:

@Quinalha No! It has 19.5V, you want to use 12V only!

Thanks. I'll use a ATX PSU.

When my project is ready, I show here.

Hi guys, this is my fist post here.

I have a macbook pro retina w / 750m and I am interested in purchasing AKiTiO Thunder2 PCIe Box.
I will use a GTX 970.
I wonder if this PSU http://www.ebay.com/itm/111783350941?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
works with AKiTiO T2?

Thanks.