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    eGPU with 2016 Macbook Pro

    Discussion in 'e-GPU (External Graphics) Discussion' started by CameoCream, Oct 31, 2016.

  1. CameoCream

    CameoCream Newbie

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    Hi all.

    I am looking to hook up an eGPU to one of the new Macbook Pro's (2016)

    I am very new to the eGPU world, and I realise the new Macbooks aren't out yet - so information will almost be zero, but any sort of advice would be great.

    Does an external graphics card supersede the internal GFX card - meaning, does it turn off the internal GPU and run on its own, or does it run in unison? Ideally I'd like the eGPU to be working in unison with the internal GPU to increase performance, or it kinda defeats the purpose for me.

    Also, due to the new Macbooks having Thunderbolt 3, do any enclosures exist currently that you think may work with the new Macbook? I've had a look around, but haven't seen anything amazing yet.

    Any advice appreciated.
     
    CameoCream, Oct 31, 2016
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  2. FLAT EARTH

    FLAT EARTH Notebook Geek

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    Looks like you haven't been replied to in a while but I can say that previous tb2 worked just fine on the previous mbp's so running the tb3 should be no different but you should verify this first before buying anything. When using it if you have a built in gpu only one will be used. So you would go into your settings and choose which gpu u want to use in the case that everything is working correctly.
     
    FLAT EARTH, Nov 3, 2016
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