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I have a MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Mid 2015). I need to connect it to an eGPU that uses thunderbolt 3. Is there an adapter and/or cable that is compatible for my mac?
MacBook Pro 15", macOS 10.15
That is because the adapter's connecting end is Thunderbolt 3 which your MacBook Pro does not have. The male end of the adapter will connect directly to your Thunderbolt 3 capable eGPU. You will also need the Thunderbolt cable that I listed in my original response. That cable has two male ends. One end will connect to your MacBook Pro and the other will connect to the female end of the adapter.
More Overview on the Adapter-
The Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter lets you connect Thunderbolt and Thunderbolt 2 devices — such as external hard drives and Thunderbolt docks — to any of the Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) ports on your MacBook Pro.
As a bidirectional adapter, it can also connect new Thunderbolt 3 devices to a Mac with a Thunderbolt or Thunderbolt 2 port and macOS Sierra or later.
Axel F.
That is because the adapter's connecting end is Thunderbolt 3 which your MacBook Pro does not have. The male end of the adapter will connect directly to your Thunderbolt 3 capable eGPU. You will also need the Thunderbolt cable that I listed in my original response. That cable has two male ends. One end will connect to your MacBook Pro and the other will connect to the female end of the adapter.
More Overview on the Adapter-
The Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter lets you connect Thunderbolt and Thunderbolt 2 devices — such as external hard drives and Thunderbolt docks — to any of the Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) ports on your MacBook Pro.
As a bidirectional adapter, it can also connect new Thunderbolt 3 devices to a Mac with a Thunderbolt or Thunderbolt 2 port and macOS Sierra or later.
Axel F.
Thanks for the quick response! My only worry is that my computer is not listed under compatibility on the product page for said adapter: https://www.apple.com/shop/product/MMEL2AM/A/thunderbolt-3-usb-c-to-thunderbolt-2-adapter - Any thoughts on this?
Your Mid 2015 MacBook Pro is equipped with Thunderbolt 2 ports. You will need an adapter/cable to connect to a device using Thunderbolt 3.
My recommendation is that you use the ➔ Apple Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter coupled with ➔ Apple Thunderbolt Cable. Those examples are for your reference and you can search on Amazon for other similar and perhaps cheaper options.
Axel F.
Thank you so much for your response on this issue. I'll purchase the cable and adapter now. Many thanks
You are welcome.
Axel F.
Is it possible to connect thunderbolt 3 to a MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Mid 2015)?
