RTX 3070 on iMac 2017

Hi,

does the GPU RTX 3070 or RTX 3070 Ti work on a iMac 2017 connected to a eGPU?

iMac (2017 – 2020)

Posted on Oct 29, 2023 3:09 PM

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3 replies

WheelieNick

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Oct 29, 2023 3:12 PM in response to capcapsson

This GPU is not mentioned in the list of supported GPU's that you can find here

Use an external graphics processor with your Mac - Apple Support

I reccommend using a GPU that is mentioned there to prevent problems occurring

rkaufmann87

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Oct 29, 2023 3:14 PM in response to capcapsson

No! Please follow Apples advice for egpu recommendations.

kaz-k

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Oct 29, 2023 9:29 PM in response to capcapsson

Hi,

Following article could help your question.

Use an external graphics processor with your Mac - Apple Support

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RTX 3070 on iMac 2017