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BlackMagic eGPU & Mac Mini

Hi I would just like to confirm. If I purchase a Mac Mini with a Blackmagic eGPU, will I be able to connect my main display to the Mac Mini via HDMI and another display to the eGPU also VIA HDMI but still harness the power of the eGPU no matter what display I am using?


The Mac Mini & eGPU will be used to edit on Final Cut Pro as well as running another program on separate occasions called ProPresenter (This program will use three displays, the main pc display, a secondary display ie. stage display and then the projector)

Posted on Feb 26, 2019 5:01 AM

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Posted on Feb 28, 2019 10:52 AM

Hi, Nathan_deNobz !


Use Blackmagic eGPU with your Mac


From the information at that link, it appears the answer is yes. To wit:


Starting with macOS Mojave 10.14, you can turn on "Prefer external GPU" in a specific app's Get Info panel in the Finder. This option lets Blackmagic eGPU and Blackmagic eGPU Pro accelerate apps on any display connected to the Mac — including displays built in to the Mac:


It would appear by this information if one follows the instructions with each app one wishes to accelerate, what you want to do is possible and supported.


Good luck !

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Feb 28, 2019 10:52 AM in response to Nathan_deNobz

Hi, Nathan_deNobz !


Use Blackmagic eGPU with your Mac


From the information at that link, it appears the answer is yes. To wit:


Starting with macOS Mojave 10.14, you can turn on "Prefer external GPU" in a specific app's Get Info panel in the Finder. This option lets Blackmagic eGPU and Blackmagic eGPU Pro accelerate apps on any display connected to the Mac — including displays built in to the Mac:


It would appear by this information if one follows the instructions with each app one wishes to accelerate, what you want to do is possible and supported.


Good luck !

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