Best eGPU for 2018 MBA ?

[irock101]

Hey,
Whats the best eGPU for the 2018 MBA to drive an external screen.
I am getting this one delivered today: https://www.directsale.nl/computer-...YH20afD9mG7yHMjc9vNFiCzlprw9D86xoCOB8QAvD_BwE

I don't play any games but use photoshop occasionally, mostly chrome, spotify etc. I am a 'webmaster' , so most of my work is browser / dreamweaver and a bit of photoshop.

I expect an overall increase in speed from the eGPU. Right now if I save a file (.png) in photoshop it takes 2 seconds to appear on my desktop. I hope the eGPU will solve those things.

It doesn't have to be upgradable either - I usually refresh my whole setup every 2 years.

Thanks

 

[AlexJoda]

The eGPU won't help you "to speed up" Photoshop in the way you hoped for. It only helps with some specific filters that are supported by the GPU. I don'e even think that an eGPU makes much sense for the MBA because of the underpowered Y CPU which sets the limits of this device...

Instead of investing in an eGPU you better might have bought a MacBook Pro for tasks like Photoshop...

 

[irock101]

The eGPU won't help you "to speed up" Photoshop in the way you hoped for. It only helps with some specific filters that are supported by the GPU. I don'e even think that an eGPU makes much sense for the MBA because of the underpowered Y CPU which sets the limits of this device...

Instead of investing in an eGPU you better might have bought a MacBook Pro for tasks like Photoshop...

I hear you - but I mostly bought it for all the reasons people knock it and I am pretty happy with it. Playing rocket league on the half of the screen while using PiP and using chrome on the other side should be doable with an eGPU correct?

 

[irock101]

I have a GeForce GTX 1060 Gaming X6G from my older days. Is it compatible with any eGPU device and actually worth the money? The card is free, just need the eGPU housing.

 

[irock101]

Any update in here?

 

[padams35]

GTX 1000 series GPUs are not supported by Mojave. Unless you plan to only use the eGPU with bootcamp I wouldn't put that in a chassis.

If Rocket League is the most demanding use then an RX 560 is probably all you need, but I'd suggest paying a little extra for an RX 570. (My RX 460 + 2015 Air didn't quite have the frame rate I was hoping for).

The Sonnet Breakaway Pucks are a popular choice for Airs because of the small size, but the significantly larger Sonnet Breakaway Boxes are both cheaper and upgradable (Skip the 350 in favor of a 350D or 550: the base 350 doesn't have pass through power delivery). I've also heard good things about the new VisionTek Mini: almost as small as the Puck but with an upgradable half-length ITX card and well integrated USB hub for peripherals.

Alternatively instead of spending $400-$500 on an eGPU for gaming on the side consider buying a gaming console if you don't already have one of those.