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Okay, I FINALLY got my eGPU using Akitio thunderbolt 2 with my mbp on windows 8.1 to register the eGPU (running a gtx780) Now, how can I get my eGPU to run on my internal (MBP) screen? I keep reading about Nvidia Optimus and how you either need it or don't need it. I have an early MBP 2011 running Windows 8.1 with an iGPU - IntelHD 3000 and as listed above, my eGPU contains the evga gtx 780. Anyone know what I can do? **Update** I got the internal screen to work. Now, if I power down my MBP and unhook my eGPU setup and come back to it later, I get the error code 43. The only work around for me right now is uninstalling the nvidia drivers, reboot, reinstall, reboot, and im good to go no matter how many times I reboot the computer. But, if I power down and unhook anything and rehook it up I have to go back through the driver uninstall/reinstall way again..

Alright I had no idea! Okay let me attempt to make a barrel plug

Okay, I did everything as followed and this is where I am at now. (http://i.imgur.com/llwmx7s.jpg)

The setup/power cord attachment I have for the akitio is the standard DC adapter that came with my akitio thunderbolt 2 pcie box. I have that connected to the wall, then have the psu connected to the GPU using the adapter that does the "paperclip" trick. When you say turn on the eGPU how do you exactly do that? Forgive me if I am saying something stupid but I don't exactly see a power switch for the akitio? By turning on the eGPU do you mean plug in the thunderbolt cable to the MB? that seems to dictate whether or not it's getting "power"

Hey everyone, so today I unboxed my akitio thunderbolt 2 and installed it with my gtx 780 connected to a pcie riser along with my 650w psu. I installed windows 10 via bootcamp in uefi mode and I am now having some issues. (Also, I bought a connector that does the "paper clip" trick for the psu). Anyway, I installed everything hardware wise, plugged in the PSU, plugged in the power cord for the akitio 2 (my pcie riser card is not powered) and plugged in my thunderbolt 2 cable into the mbp. When I booted up into windows it recognized my gtx 780. I installed the latest drivers from nvidia successfully and rebooted my computer. As soon as it booted back up the gtx 780 is not listed in my device manager. (It shows up when I select to "show hidden devices" but tells me it is not connected). I am extremely new to all of this so I was hoping somebody could help me get this sorted out! Thank you!

Hey everyone! So I just ordered me the Akitio Pcie to thunderbolt 2 card in my attempts to build a egpu setup. My GPU I'll be using is a gtx 780 so I know I'll be buying a 600w minimum psu. Anyway, I know the regular housing for the Akitio won't allow my GPU to fit since it's a full sized one. So I was thinking about somehow housing the Akitio, GPU, and psu all in a mini case such as http://www.frys.com/product/8377827?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG or http://www.frys.com/product/7947080?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG I know I could get more of a selection for cases from new egg but I have a frys close by so I am going to use that since I can get parts the day of as I tinker with this. Anyone have any ideas or could point me to some builds that has done something like this before? I'm extremely new to all of this and this is the website I have found to be the go-to for everything egpu related!