Official support for eGPU on macOS 10.13.4.Apple releases compatible GPU and case information

Graphics enhancement plan for Mac.

An external graphics (eGPU) system for Mac that was officially supported by "macOS 10.13.4", which began to be distributed the other day. Apple publishes information on compatible graphics cards and eGPU cases.

The eGPU on the Mac uses a Thunderbolt 3 connected eGPU case and a graphics card installed inside it. Compatible Macs are MacBook Pro 2016 model and later, iMac 2017 model and later, and iMac Pro. By using eGPU in these systems, VR (virtual reality) content development and 3D games can be used much more smoothly.

By the way, Radeon RX 570, Radeon RX 580, Radeon Pro WX 7100, AMD Polaris, Vega 56, Vega 64 are listed as compatible graphics cards. Compatible eGPU cases include OWC Mercury Helios FX3, PowerColor Devil Box, Sapphire Gear Box, Sonnet eGFX Breakaway Box 350W, Sonnet eGFX Breakaway Box 550W, and Sonnet eGFX Breakaway Box 650W.

Also, due to graphics card power consumption issues, some graphics cards are recommended to be paired with models with high capacity power supplies such as the Sonnet eGFX Breakaway Box 650W. In addition, connecting to a MacBook Pro requires the use of an eGPU case that can adequately power your laptop.

And when you actually use it, professional apps, 3D games, and VR apps need to support eGPU on Mac. Furthermore, it seems that eGPU cannot be used on Windows on Boot Camp or Mac during recovery.

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