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Desktop external GPU system
Windows:
Windows computer with a Thunderbolt 5 or 4 port
Windows computer with a USB4 port
Windows 11 2024H2 or newer
GPU Cards:
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50, 40, or 30 series
AMD Radeon RX 9000, 7000, or 6000 series
Size:
Triple-wide GPU card, not exceeding 13.58 x 6.10 x 2.76" (345 x 155 x 70mm) in any dimension
Power Connectors:
Three 8-pin or one 16-pin (12VHPWR)
Provides 100W laptop charging
Passes through host port capabilities
Power 15W
Peripherals Supported: USB 3, USB 2.0, USB 1.1, and USB hubs
Data Transfer Rates: USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps)
5GbE Controller: Realtek RTL8157
Network Support: 328.08' (100m) using Cat 5e (or better) cabling
Standard: Compliant with 802.3bz-2016 and 10/100/1000 IEEE 802.2 specifications
Packets: Maximum packet size: 16352 bytes (Jumbo Frames)
Data Rates Supported: 5 Gbps, 2.5 Gbps, 1 Gbps, 100 Mbps
Intel JHL9580
Universal 850W, 100-240V AC, 50-60 Hz
Sleep: 9.5W
Idle: 8W
32 Degree F to 95 Degree F (0 Degree C to 35 Degree C)
RoHS 3 (Directive 2015/863)
IEC62368-1 and IEC62368-2 Safety
Taiwan
8.3 x 15.6 x 9.6" (21.1 x 39.6 x 24.4cm)
14.2 lbs (6.4kg)
732311013980
Brawn Meets Brains - Graphics. AI. Gaming.
Work Faster. Game Harder.
Breakaway Box 850 T5 brings desktop GPU power to your laptop with a single Thunderbolt 5 connection. Designed for video editors, AI developers, medical imaging and gamers, this powerful eGPU expansion enclosure lets you harness the full potential of today's high-end graphics cards. Install the GPU of your choice, connect it to your compatible Windows 11 laptop or small form factor (SFF) computer, and instantly unlock the performance needed for smooth 4K gaming, fast rendering, and demanding AI workflows. With triple-width GPU support, ultra-quiet operation, and upgrade flexibility, Breakaway Box 850 T5 is built for serious work - and serious play.
80 Gbps Thunderbolt Bandwidth
850W Robust Power Supply
Triple Wide GPU Card Support
Thunderbolt Dock with 5 Gbps Ethernet
Transform Your Windows Laptop or Small Form Factor Computer Into a Near-desktop Graphics Workstation
Are you a video pro? Many of the applications you use - whether to edit, render, color grade, animate, or create special effects - require the processing power of desktop or workstation graphics (GPU) cards to efficiently and quickly handle the demanding data processing needs.
Because many popular laptops come with either integrated graphics or low-power discrete GPUs, their performance can be severely limited for these tasks. The good news? There's an easy solution for boosting your productivity - just add a Sonnet Breakaway Box 850 T5 Thunderbolt 5 eGPU to connect your high-performance GPU card to your computer through a single Thunderbolt 5 cable and significantly enhance its graphics performance.
Local AI for Faster Processing and Enhanced Privacy
So, you've purchased a laptop or SFF computer loaded with RAM, a super-fast, high-capacity SSD and a high-end CPU, but you're not sure what it can do using the onboard graphics processor. For AI related tasks, maybe not as much as you want it to do. But, when you connect Breakaway Box 850 T5 and install one of the latest GPU cards, you can run local AI apps to perform the tasks you need - with immediate results - without paying for a subscription or per transaction fees.
LLM Libraries
Run Large Language Model (LLM) apps such as LM Studio Ollama, and GPT4ALL without needing to be online, and keep your data local.
Graphics
Edit and generate images with applications like Stable Diffusion and Flux.1.
Audio
You can also auto-generate text to speech, reduce noise, repair distorted audio, and even generate music using applications such as VoiceCraft, Krisp, and Ace-Step.
Graphic-Intensive Gaming
You don't need to drag around a gaming laptop to enjoy high-performance gaming. Just connect Breakaway Box 850 T5 with your graphics card installed to instantly add the GPU power you need, when you need it. This solution will boost graphics performance on laptops and small form factor computers that may otherwise fall short for demanding games. You can output the enhanced graphics to four monitors - or even your laptop's built-in display. Best of all, the GPU you install is upgradeable, so you can easily stay current with the latest generation high-performance graphics tech - something gaming laptops can't offer.
Thunderbolt 5: Tomorrow's Performance. Today.
Breakaway Box 850 T5 features the performance and qualities you expect from a Thunderbolt 5 eGPU plus the added connectivity and functionality you need. Transform a single cable connection from your computer into a powerful graphics and processing upgrade with a built-in Thunderbolt 5 dock. With up to 80 Gbps of bi-directional data speed - twice as fast as Thunderbolt 4 - you'll revolutionize your productivity.
Broad GPU Card Compatibility with Power to Spare for Future Graphic Cards
Built to handle the most power-hungry triple-width GPUs, Breakaway Box 850T5 is a plug-and-play upgrade that boosts performance for video production, demanding games, and AI workloads. It supports Thunderbolt-compatible GPUs - including triple-wide NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50, 40, or 30 series; or AMD Radeon RX 9000, 7000, or 6000 series GPU cards. Each GPU generation brings more compute power - with higher Watt power needs. With its robust 850W power supply, the Breakaway Box 850 T5 easily supports today's top-tier GPUs and is ready for tomorrow's even more demanding cards.
More Power. Many Ports. Built-in Thunderbolt Dock.
Is your computer short on ports for basic connectivity? Breakaway Box 850 T5 includes a built-in Thunderbolt 5 dock, enabling it to support additional peripherals, wired 5Gb Ethernet, as well as your GPU card through the single Thunderbolt connection to your computer.
Connect and Power an Additional Thunderbolt Device
The Thunderbolt 5 peripheral port enables connection of an additional Thunderbolt 5, 4, or 3 peripheral - or a USB-C device - including bus-powered devices.
Even Faster Transfers Across Existing Ethernet Cabling
Featuring a 5 Gigabit Ethernet port, Breakaway Box 850 T5 supports a 5 Gbps link over even over Cat 5e cabling, potentially saving you the cost of pulling new cable. You will get great performance gains - 500% the speed of Gigabit Ethernet! 2.5 Gbps, 1 Gbps and 100 Mbps link speeds are also supported.
Quick 10Gbps USB Ports for Bus-powered Devices and Gaming Peripherals
Breakaway Box 850 T5 includes three USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps) Type A ports to support super-fast USB NVMe SSDs at full speed, and each port provides up to 7.5W, ensuring bus-powered devices will operate without fail. They're also perfect for connecting gaming mice, keyboards, and USB headsets.
Cool and Quiet - Add Your-Own-Card eGPU Enclosure
With its large variable-speed temperature-controlled fan that quietly and effectively supports maximum cooling of the installed card, Breakaway Box 850T5 can be comfortably used in noise-sensitive working environments.
Key Features and Compatibility
Astounding Performance
Unlock near-desktop GPU power with your Thunderbolt 5 Windows 11 computer. Breakaway Box 850 T5 delivers up to 80 Gbps of bi-directional PCIe bandwidth, ensuring blazing-fast performance for GPU-accelerated workflows.
Accelerates Thunderbolt 4 and USB4 Windows 11 Computers, Too
Not on Thunderbolt 5 yet? No problem. Enjoy superb performance today with a Thunderbolt 4 or USB4 Windows 11 computer, and be fully prepared for a future Thunderbolt 5 upgrade.
GPU Card Compatibility
Supports today's most advanced GPU cards, including:
NVIDIA GeForce RX50, 40, and 30 Series
AMD Radeon RX 9000, 7000, and 6000 Series
Size and Power Support
Cards up to 345 x 155 x 70mm
Up to three 8-pin, one 16-pin, or one 12-pin power connector (dual 8-pin to 12-pin adapter cable required
Create Without Limits
Cut video application task times dramatically - editing, rendering, color grading, animation, and visual effects run significantly faster with GPU acceleration.
Enhanced AI Performance
Supercharge AI-driven application with massively increased processing power and efficiency.
Built for Power and Reliability
850W power supply supports the power requirements of today's and tomorrow's power-hungry GPU cards
Whisper-quiet, temperature-controlled fan keeps your GPU cool under load
Thunderbolt certified for guaranteed compatibility with Windows GPUs
Built-in Thunderbolt 5 Dock for Additional Connectivity
Includes one Thunderbolt 5 peripheral port, three 10 Gbps USB Type A ports, plus a 5 Gigabit Ethernet (RJ45) port for super-fast wired network connectivity.