Hello everyone 👋
I have recently ordered the new 10th gen 13” MBP (still being shipped 🙄) Razer Core X Chroma and... the XFX 5700 XT THICC II Ultra
Now, I am familiar with apple’s article stating which GPUs are compatible, which include 5700/5700XT.
Overall, I have encountered many people experiencing issues with eGPUs and I am considering returning the Graphics card as it’s not the standard reference version, but a beefed up Version by XFX.
My question is simple: Does anyone know whether non-reference cards e.g. factory overclocked, different fan system ones (like the one I ordered) are still compatible with Macs, in an eGPU setting? Does anyone have a stable system with a 5700 XT that is not the reference version using an eGPU?
Please share your experiences as it would be invaluable to me at this stage!!!
stay safe!
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Yes, totally compatible with Mac OS.
In fact, most people prefer non-reference models.
Thank you very much for your response! And just to clarify, is this confirmed in an eGPU setting as well?? I mean, besides fitting one in a Mac Pro let’s say, have people tried these cards at all?
thanks
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@orestis_aniftos, see builds.
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hello
I have already looked at the builds available and noticed most people are using reference versions of Radeon Rx 5700 XT / or 50th Anniversary Edition.
The most relevant post I found was this
https://egpu.io/forums/postid/79553/
This individual however was experiencing problems with their build (Thicc III Ultra 5700 XT).
Any other recommendations?
BW
Orestis
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.Yes, Apple officially supports eGPUs with current and recent TB3-equipped Mac models. Apple has a page of helpful guidelines:
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208544
My PowerColor AXRX5700XT-8GBD card ($379 USD) has run perfectly, literally 10-12 hours everyday for 6 months.
Also, the PowerColor Gaming Station GPU enclosure is only $250 USD.
Dear @mini-i5
Thanks again for attaching the Apple article. Great to hear your Powercolor has made for a stable setup!
Do you know of anyone using an overclocked card model (like the one I ordered - XFX Thicc II Ultra 5700 XT) combined with an eGPU and a Mac System?
[I’m debating whether I should return it before my return policy expires, and buy a new one when my Macbook arrives so that I can actually test it.]
Thanks!
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.This recent thread by @norcom is 99% about trying to run Windows games under Bootcamp.
But if you read the 1% about running Mac OS software on Catalina, you’ll see that he wrote his Thicc III and Core X Chroma work fine for video editing and 3D design under Mac OS.
Same with this recent thread by @remaker
He says his Thicc II Ultra and Core X have no issues running Mac OS.
(And the rest of the thread is about Windows and Bootcamp)
One more from @briefcase0j saying his Thicc III and Core X are a simple plug and play matter running Mac OS. (Followed by a bunch of Windows Bootcamp stuff).