CPU Assistance for building a small EGPU with a A2000

txcb

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Jan 21, 2023
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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:

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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.
 

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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:

PXL-20230121-110253824-MP.jpg


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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txcb

Efficiency Noob
Jan 21, 2023
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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.

Thanks for the feedback, will check it out!
 

msystems

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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.


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.
 
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