eGPU enclosure opinions needed.

[Firearm2112]

While waiting for some of my components to arrive, i have been planning out how I will fit everything into my makeshift holder. I already placed the PSU inside since thats what I have so far, other stuff ordered on its way. I made a quick diagram in photoshop how I think it will look. I'm sure on almost everything besides the fan placement. Also, one thing I didnt make, where the GPU sits, there will be cut outs for the GPU fans. For now, I am using a plastic box as it as MUCH easier to dremel into then metal or some kind of glass. I will be doing a revision of it later down the road. I do have the lid to it, but plan running it without it, unless it would be a good idea to put fans on it

 

This is for an external graphics card setup enclouser. No im not using this for a case... >.>

 

Please let me know what you think. Here is the PSD file if you would like to help: https://www.dropbox.com/s/ajt3nfsqvf7e6vy/eGPU%20diagram.psd?dl=0

 

Thanks guys

 

What I have so far

[BurgerBum]

what is this for?

 

you using that instead of a case?

[Firearm2112]

what is this for?

 

you using that instead of a case?

my eGPU setup. Its only ment to hold a GPU, an adapter and a PSU. 

[Wtalk2]

How will the GPU's outputs be oriented?

[Firearm2112]

How will the GPU's outputs be oriented?

I will cut where the square labeled Thunderbolt and GPU outputs. It will be oriented vertically. 

 

Like this: (not my image)

[BurgerBum]

you're using this to make your macbook gaming capeable???

[Wtalk2]

I will cut where the square labeled Thunderbolt and GPU outputs. It will be oriented vertically. 

 

Like this: (not my image)

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Wow I didn't even see that square Looks good to me then until you get the final enclosure.

[Firearm2112]

you're using this to make your macbook gaming capeable???

Yea...

[Firearm2112]

Wow I didn't even see that square Looks good to me then until you get the final enclosure.

Do you think the fan intake an exhausts are positioned good?

[BurgerBum]

its all good, i wouldnt cut anything before you have them where you want them though. 

i would wait till you have all the fans and components befoer you even begin cutting holes fo rthe fans.

 

also, i reccomend cutting a hole for the gpu fans (once you have it) if the orientation makes the fans go up against the wall.

[BurgerBum]

if i worded that well enough to be understood...

i apologize, been a rough day.

[Firearm2112]

if i worded that well enough to be understood...

i apologize, been a rough day.

Its ok.

 

I waited for the PSU to come before I cutted for that. I plan on doing the same with other parts. And yes, holes for the GPU fans are a must, already planning on that.

 

Hope you have a better day tomorrow 

[Wtalk2]

Do you think the fan intake an exhausts are positioned good?

They look good to me

[steffen_anywhere]

@ Firearm2112 have you considered using an mITX case as an enclosure for everything later (not as a temporary setup)?

[Firearm2112]

@ Firearm2112 have you considered using an mITX case as an enclosure for everything later (not as a temporary setup)?

I plan on saving up for a cooler master mini itx case for a permanent setup. This is very temporary just to make sure everything works

[steffen_anywhere]

I plan on saving up for a cooler master mini itx case for a permanent setup. This is very temporary just to make sure everything works

Lel, I would've just put it on my desk as a temporary solution

[imthewalrus]

Sell your macbook, and get an alienware 13 (which costs around $1000). Then buy the external GPU enclosure for the alienware 13 (which costs like $300) and boom , everything is settled. The enclosure comes with the PSU, it's own adapter, etc etc etc. No need to make a fancy enclosure. 

[jaggysnake57]

lego?

[Jambls]

I think you should put a hole over the gpu fans and only have exhaust fans.

[Psykomantis00]

What adapter are you using? 

[Firearm2112]

Sell your macbook, and get an alienware 13 (which costs around $1000). Then buy the external GPU enclosure for the alienware 13 (which costs like $300) and boom , everything is settled. The enclosure comes with the PSU, it's own adapter, etc etc etc. No need to make a fancy enclosure.

Ehhh, I dislike Alienware. i bought a Mac for a lot of key applications in OSX and its ability to dual boot into windows.

[Firearm2112]

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[Firearm2112]

What adapter are you using?

The Akitio Thunder2 PCIe adapter

[Firearm2112]

I think you should put a hole over the gpu fans and only have exhaust fans.

Already planned on doing that. I will be giving the gpu access to fresh air directly from outside the case.

[Psykomantis00]

The Akitio Thunder2 PCIe adapter

 

That's neat, I just looked it up on the old youtubes.