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AKiTiO Node Thunderbolt3 External PCIe Box for GPUs

SKU: AONODET3IA

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2018-01-23T08:42:50

Rated 4 out of 5

Great value!

The Akitio unit is the best bang for your buck with external GPU enclosures. With being on the cheap side, the PSU fan noise is a little louder than expected but handles my 1070 Ti fine.

Matt S.

2017-08-28T17:59:47

Rated 1 out of 5

it broken

it broken, not working

Kwun L.

2017-06-13T14:26:09

Rated 4 out of 5

Works well

Connected it to a NUK i7 and a EVGA 1070 SC, hasn't missed a beat. Two areas were it could be improved is cooling and cable length. The fan needs to be improved to draw the heat out of the box. The included cable is a Thunerbolt 3, that has the speed but lacks the length. The cable is only 20 inches long so it has to be close to what ever your going to connect it to. Price wise, one of the less expensive out there, note I did' say "cheap" because it is well built. As for Adorama, received it well before I thought I would get.

Jeffery B.

2017-06-01T10:40:59

Rated 5 out of 5

THIS THING IS AWESOME!!!

THIS THING IS AWESOME!!! It did take a while to figure out how to make the graphics card inside the Akitio Node work smoothly with the laptop, but once I did, it worked miracles. I can now play any game I want on ULTRA graphics and still run 60 fps easily. I would definitely recommend this to any laptop gamer who is curious about it!

Hunter M.

AKiTiO eGPU Specifications

  • Part Number

    NODE-T3IA-AKTU (without graphics card)

  • Certifications

    CE
    FCC
    VCCI
    Thunderbolt technology

  • Case Material

    SECC sheet metal

  • Application

    - 1x PCIe card
    - Supports full-length, full-height and double-width cards
    - PCIe (x16) slot provides a maximum of 75W but additional power can be supplied to the PCIe card by connecting a pair of 8-pin connectors

  • RAID mode

    Not applicable

  • Interface

    1x Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) port
    1x internal PCIe (x16) slot with 4 lane PCI Express 3.0 interface

  • Data Transfer

    Thunderbolt 3 up to 40 Gbps

  • System Requirements Windows

    Windows 10
    Computer with Thunderbolt 3 port
    Computer must support external GPUs

  • System Requirements Mac

    Not supported

  • System Environment

    Operating Temperature: 5°C ~ 35°C
    Storage Temperature: -20°C ~ 60°C
    Relative Humidity: 5% ~ 95% (non-condensing)

  • Power Supply

    Internal power supply (UL, cUL, CE, FCC, BSMI, TUV approved)
    Input: AC 100-240V, 50Hz-60Hz
    Output: DC +12V/33A

  • Fan Noise Level

    29.6 dB(A)

  • Dimensions (LxWxH)

    16.9 x 5.7 x 8.9" (42.8 x 14.5 x 22.7cm)

  • Remarks

    - The computer must support external GPUs
    - Not all Thunderbolt 3 computers support external GPUs. If in doubt, contact the manufacturer of your computer
    - To prevent damage, always uninstall graphics cards when transporting the device
    - The monitor, VR headset, Intel NUC and graphics card are for reference only
    - This product is not supported on macOS
    - This product is not supported on Boot Camp

  • UPC Code

    888038002346

About AKiTiO eGPU

FEATURED REVIEWS

THIS THING IS AWESOME!!!

By Hunter M.

THIS THING IS AWESOME!!! It did take a while to figure out how to make the graphics card inside the Akitio Node work smoothly with the laptop, but once I did, it worked miracles. I can now play any game I want on ULTRA graphics and still run 60 fps easily. I would definitely recommend this to any laptop gamer who is curious about it!

The Thunderbolt3 eGXF box is a low cost expansion chassis designed to house an external graphics card. Connected to the computer via Thunderbolt 3, the additional GPU power instantly upgrades a regular laptop or a mini PC and makes it possible to do things that would normally require a high-end workstation or gaming computer. For video editors and colorists, the dedicated GPU reduces the time it takes to render the footage, a computer that was not powerful enough for a VR headset is now potentially VR ready and for those that like to play games, these can now run at much higher frame rates than before.

Supports standard and large sized PCIe Gen3 x4 cards
The PCIe (x16) slot accepts full-length, full-height, double-width cards with enough space available inside the enclosure for both standard and large sized graphics cards. The four PCIe Gen3 lanes and the Thunderbolt 3 interface are capable of transfer rates up to 40Gbps, providing enough bandwidth even for the most demanding PCIe cards.

Extra power for graphics cards - 400W SFX PSU
The built-in power supply provides enough power for the AKiTiO Node (~10W) as well as for graphics cards. If the standard 75W through the PCIe slot is insufficient, two extra pairs of 8-pin power connectors are available inside the AKiTiO Node that can be connected to the GPU, providing a total of about 390W.

AKiTiO eGPU Features

  • Thunderbolt3 for lighting fast transfer speeds up to 40 Gbps
  • 1 PCIe (x16) slot supporting full-length, full-height, double-width cards
  • Spacious enclosure for use with standard and large sized graphics cards
  • Built-in 400W SFX power supply to provide extra power to GPU
  • PCIe x16 slot supplying up to 75W of power
  • 4 lane PCI Express 3.0 compliant interface
  • Removable back panel for double-width cards
  • Carry handle to easily transport the device

What's in the box:

  • AKiTiO Node with built-in 400W PSU
  • Thunderbolt 3 USB-C Cable
  • Setup Guide
  • AKiTiO 2 Year Warranty