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how to use a eGPU with the built in display 5K iMac

hello i'm thinking on buying a eGPU for My iMac, i use blender to work with 3D and i don't know if i'm going to be able to work with the eGPU to accelerate the rendering but using only the built in 5K display, i don't have other display to plug in to the eGPU.


Thanks a lot.


this is my iMac configuration.

iMac 27" 5K, macOS 10.14

Posted on May 25, 2019 8:40 PM

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Posted on May 25, 2019 8:56 PM

The great news is that you can use an eGPU for a huge performance processing boost even if you are only using the built-in display of your iMac (or MacBook, etc.). Using an external display is entirely optional.

Use an external graphics processor with your Mac - Apple Support


That how-to guide also contains specific models of eGPU and graphics cards recommended for use.

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May 25, 2019 8:56 PM in response to Mr.M.O.R.E

The great news is that you can use an eGPU for a huge performance processing boost even if you are only using the built-in display of your iMac (or MacBook, etc.). Using an external display is entirely optional.

Use an external graphics processor with your Mac - Apple Support


That how-to guide also contains specific models of eGPU and graphics cards recommended for use.

May 27, 2019 3:05 AM in response to Mr.M.O.R.E

How did you go, I too use Blender and Houdini with Unreal. I'm curious as to if your render performance in EEVEE and cycles increased????


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