BoGyesz

Can I drive a faster GPU with this Dell PSU? Something faster than the new 75W 950-2G.

Thanks for the info. I hoped there's an out of the box solution because all the DIY guides on this forum require a special hack or a custom made part that can't be bought in Australia. 

These cards don't have power connectors, so how would you connect a more powerful PSU?

ASUS unveiled last month the 950-2G and Mini 950-2G, and both need only 75W and work without power supply.

 

Correct me if I'm wrong, but that basically means I can use the AKiTiO Thunder2 without extra PSU.

 

Which card would you recommend? The Mini size?

 

source:

http://www.pcworld.com/article/3043493/hardware/asus-reveals-two-tiny-unique-gtx-950-graphics-cards-that-dont-need-extra-power.html

So the eGPU is connected with TB and the SSD drive with USB3? Make sense and it's probably cheaper too. 

I decided to build eGPU for my late 2013 13" MBPr 11,1 but got lost in the details for the planned configuration. I after the following:

• Nvidia 970 or 980 GPU
• external SSD drive for Windows 8.1 and the games
• a case that can fit both GPU and SSD

 

The questions I'm not sure about:

 

1. Is it possible to install Windows on the external SSD and daisy chain it on the same TB cable as the eGPU?
2. Can I use the MacBook's LCD with Optimus & Win 8.1 or Win 10?
3. Which eGPU case and GPU brand would you recommend for the easiest installation? I wouldn't custom build the external case, just buy the one that works.

 

I hope I can get the information I need and I hope it's doable for the average human being. :-)

 

Thank you!