New Macbook Pro with external GPU?

[gregor.hoch]

Hi,

so everyone is complaining about the new Macbook Pro. But what do you guys think about external GPUs on the new model with Thunderboldt 3? Any ideas about good options? Can I expect plug and play or is there still a lot of fiddling around involved?

 

[jav6454]

Why would you buy a MBP and an eGPU? That's the most expensive setup for anything.

 

[jerryk]

There is a thread on this already. Do a quick search.

 

[SoyCapitanSoyCapitan]

With Windows yes

With macOS requires hackery and performance is lame compared to Win10

 

[geachy92]

Why would you buy a MBP and an eGPU? That's the most expensive setup for anything.

Expensive, yes. But if you want a small portable laptop that packs a bit of punch on the road, then need more graphics performance when you set it down on a desk, it's actually cheaper than buying a separate laptop and desktop powerhouse.

 

[jozero]

I'd love this. Or least hear that macOS will support it properly. Makes the anemic GPU choices in the MacBooks somewhat ok. Need to do serious work or some gaming ? Plug in at desk. Need to get away from desk, use macbook as is.

 

[sinoka56]

bootcamp is still not yet supported