CPU Assistance for building a small EGPU with a A2000

[txcb]

Hey! I just got a good deal on a A2000, and I am looking to build a egpu thing with it. But I want it to be small. So, I also have the guts of a Akitio Node Thunderbolt 3 enclosure:

This takes a PCI 6-pin power input. Is there any small product that can deliver this? The absolute coolest would be some way to go from USB C PD 100W to this.

 

[rfarmer]

I'm going to tag @REVOCCASES for this one. I think he already has an eGPU but I can't remember the thread, if not he can probably make you one in about 10 minutes. The man has skills.

 

[REVOCCASES]

Hey! I just got a good deal on a A2000, and I am looking to build a egpu thing with it. But I want it to be small. So, I also have the guts of a Akitio Node Thunderbolt 3 enclosure:

This takes a PCI 6-pin power input. Is there any small product that can deliver this? The absolute coolest would be some way to go from USB C PD 100W to this.

USB/PD doesn't work unfortunately because you need 12VDC / 100W

I'd just get a 12VDC power adapter (like below example), cut the original DC barrel connector and replace it with the 6PIN connector.

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www.pollin.de

 

[txcb]

I'm going to tag @REVOCCASES for this one. I think he already has an eGPU but I can't remember the thread, if not he can probably make you one in about 10 minutes. The man has skills.

Cool, thanks!

 

[txcb]

USB/PD doesn't work unfortunately because you need 12VDC / 100W

I'd just get a 12VDC power adapter (like below example), cut the original DC barrel connector and replace it with the 6PIN connector.

INTER-TECH PC-Netzteil ITX, 120 W | 703800

Inter-Tech PC-Netzteil ITX, 120 W - Leistungsstarkes Netzteil mit C14-Gerätebuchse und Power-LED-Anzeige. Ideal zum Betrieb von ITX-PCs und anderen Geräten.

www.pollin.de

Thanks for the feedback, will check it out!

 

[txcb]

Thanks for the feedback, will check it out!

How would I go about replacing the end? Kind of a noob in these things

 

[msystems]

You could look into making your own cables if you think you might be doing it again, as its a bit of time and expense to get the tools.

It looks like an adapter might be possible though. Confirm the polarity of the DC barrel of course.

8 Pin PCIE Female to DC5.5x2.5 Female Panel Mount Barrel Cable 20cm

Buy 8 Pin PCIE Female to DC5.5x2.5 Female Panel Mount Barrel Cable 20cm for $4.99 with Free Shipping Worldwide (In Stock)

www.moddiy.com

Edit: looks like the one I found is an 8 pin without detachable 2-pin, but afaik the outer two pins could just be removed if it doesn't fit as they are empty/unused.