This is the tricky part since height, angle, and position of the connectors will subtly vary from laptop to laptop.
If you figure out a way to do that though, you should make a thread because that could be a very interesting project.
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This is the tricky part since height, angle, and position of the connectors will subtly vary from laptop to laptop.
If you figure out a way to do that though, you should make a thread because that could be a very interesting project.
I was just thinking about making an egpu for my MacBook today and found this thread. All the egpu enclosures are way to big to be portable. I was also thinking of using the hdplex atx with the ac-dc. My difficulty was trying to track some of the boards down to purchase alone. Was also thinking of making it look like an old apple G2 tower. Gotta read through this whole thread to see what your issues we're but excited it here!!
That's the problem, basically you have to buy an eGPU dock like the AKiTIO just for the ThunderBolt 3 board.
Agreed. Board acquisition ups the project cost. Modding an existing chassis may be more feasible, but not nearly as slick.
Dang I was coming to that conclusion as well. I really don't want to gut a akitio node just to spend more money to make a smaller case.
Be honest, anyone see a reason for me to continue this project in light of this? https://smallformfactor.net/news/actual-sff-egpu-dock-appears-gigabyte
Yes, please, we can always go smaller!
Also, doesn't this mean that these expensive TB3 pcbs will get cheaper soon?
Also, doesn't this mean that these expensive TB3 pcbs will get cheaper soon?
Personally, I think an ideal eGPU would just a bit bigger than the GPU inside. The PSU could be replaced with a 12 V, 200-300 W power brick and a custom board inside. If it ever becomes feasible to build one, I would use full sized GPUs because I can upgrade my desktop's GPUs and put the old one in the eGPU.
I think I would rather have a tight case that fits a full-size GPU so I could get a second hand 980ti or something to save on money since I won't always be using the egpu. The other downside is upgrading it in the future. You will be very limited which is why I would want a small tight full size enclosure.
But are you sure it comes with the 1070? No other external gpus include the graphics card. For 600 with the 1070 that may be reasonable.
But are you sure it comes with the 1070? No other external gpus include the graphics card. For 600 with the 1070 that may be reasonable.
Hmm.... We still don't know if the AORUS is upgradeable. Or even if the chassis will be sold as a stand alone device.
Agreed but every time i watch it i see how small it is i have no idea how anything other than gigabyte GPU would work. And who knows how long they will keep the GPU size the way it currently is. Really makes it iffy for future upgrades. Did they say when the expected release date is?
I can only think of making a case just for the dock part of the eGPU and open-air the entire actual GPU, if we're going the fit-all route in the smaller direction. Basically a clip-on thunderbolt adapter for a GPU ._.
Most of the ITX cards should fit since the Gigabyte is on the taller side.
Release date is Q3.
Release date is Q3.
i see where you are going with this. That would be a pretty cool idea. Basically plugging the GPU into a portable block that has the power supply and thunderbolt. Only difficulty would be powering it without it looking bad or weird. Kinda neat idea though to have the gpu completely external. Then the eGPU enclosure could be as small as possible and put whatever GPU you want into it.
Only downside it protecting the external gpu if you ever want to transport it. I am sure there is a clever way to fix the problem though.
That is an SSD not a GPU, but the enclosure will accept a single slot card up to 75W. It runs off a 120W brick and the power budget is based on the potential draw of the USB ports on top of the GPU. I do find myself wondering if you could gut the unit and put a Katana and DC-DC solution. Would be a pretty badass eGPU.
And redo the entire case to mimic a reference shroud! This is getting quite similar to the time Aiboh fit an entire system into an ATX power supply volume
If this comes empty and isn't too expensive, then we could probably salvage the board and make a custom eGPU finally.
http://www.tomshardware.com/news/galax-snpr-eternal-graphics-enclosure,34664.html
What is this? Another small form factor egpu
What is this? Another small form factor egpu
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