Blackmagic eGPU – Thunderbolt 3 external graphics processor
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Blackmagic eGPU – Thunderbolt 3 external graphics processor
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Re: Blackmagic eGPU – Thunderbolt 3 external graphics processor
#2I don't know why the title says "Apple's". It works with MBPs but the company seems to have nothing to do with Apple Inc.
Re: Blackmagic eGPU – Thunderbolt 3 external graphics processor
#3I don't know why the title says "Apple's". It works with MBPs but the company seems to have nothing to do with Apple Inc.
Except every comparison on the page is using a MPB, the bottom
of the page says “Buy at Apple” and when you click on the link to Apple.com, Apple’s page says “only at Apple”.
Re: Blackmagic eGPU – Thunderbolt 3 external graphics processor
#4I don't know why the title says "Apple's". It works with MBPs but the company seems to have nothing to do with Apple Inc.
Designed 'in collaboration with Apple' and sold exclusively by Apple. It's in their FAQ, pop-up right above the 'buy now' button and the price.
Re: Blackmagic eGPU – Thunderbolt 3 external graphics processor
#5Does anyone here currently run a eGPU on their MacBook Pro and can share their experience (including what card you are using)?
Re: Blackmagic eGPU – Thunderbolt 3 external graphics processor
#6I don't know why the title says "Apple's". It works with MBPs but the company seems to have nothing to do with Apple Inc.
Apple worked closely with them according to this article: https://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2018/7/12/17563646/a...
Re: Blackmagic eGPU – Thunderbolt 3 external graphics processor
#7I don't know why the title says "Apple's". It works with MBPs but the company seems to have nothing to do with Apple Inc.
Probably the poster meant to say the Apple partner featured in the new macbook pro promo materials: https://www.apple.com/v/macbook-pro/o/images/overview/perfor...
Re: Blackmagic eGPU – Thunderbolt 3 external graphics processor
#8From the FAQ:
> Can I upgrade the GPU chip in the Blackmagic eGPU?
> No, the design has been optimized for quiet operation so it’s better suited for creative customers. This means the design is not a simple chassis with a PCIe card plugged in, but an integrated electronics, mechanical and cooling design that cannot have the GPU chip upgraded or changed.
$699 and no ability to upgrade makes it pretty clear that they're targeting business customers.
Re: Blackmagic eGPU – Thunderbolt 3 external graphics processor
#9From the FAQ: > Can I upgrade the GPU chip in the Blackmagic eGPU? > No, the design has been optimized for quiet operation so it’s better suited for creative customers. This means the design is not a simple chassis with a PCIe card plugged in, but an integrated electronics, mechanical and cooling design that cannot have the GPU chip upgraded or changed. $699 and no ability to upgrade makes it pretty clear that they'r…
There are tons of other eGPU enclosures on the market that take normal PCIe GPUs. This one is interesting because you can use it with the UltraFine 5k Display which connects via Thunderbolt.
Re: Blackmagic eGPU – Thunderbolt 3 external graphics processor
#10From the FAQ: > Can I upgrade the GPU chip in the Blackmagic eGPU? > No, the design has been optimized for quiet operation so it’s better suited for creative customers. This means the design is not a simple chassis with a PCIe card plugged in, but an integrated electronics, mechanical and cooling design that cannot have the GPU chip upgraded or changed. $699 and no ability to upgrade makes it pretty clear that they'r…
They're targeting DaVinci Resolve users. It's not a great deal for gamers and related nerds but there are lots of Apple-compatible enclosures out now. https://egpu.io/ is a good resource.