Connect a High-Performance GPU Card or Other Bandwidth-Hungry PCIe Card to a Thunderbolt™ 3 Equipped Computer
Sonnet’s eGFX Breakaway Box Thunderbolt 3 to eGPU PCIe card expansion systems are designed specifically to accommodate large and power-hungry GPU cards. Functioning as a simple plug-in upgrade, a Breakaway Box boosts the graphics performance of an eGFX-compatible computer by connecting a high-performance desktop GPU card via a Thunderbolt 3 port. With four models to choose from, the Breakaway Box line supports all Thunderbolt-compatible cards(1) with popular GPU chipsets—such as AMD Radeon™ R9 and RX series, including VEGA 64 and Frontier Edition; and NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 9 and 10 series, and TITAN X, Xp, and V. Even the latest pro cards—AMD Radeon Pro WX 5100, WX 7100, WX 9100, and SSG; and NVIDIA Quadro® GP100, P4000, P5000, and P6000—are supported! Alternatively, if you are need a cost-effective Thunderbolt expansion system for a Thunderbolt-compatible, non-GPU PCIe card, the Breakaway Box offers all the space and power you could possibly need at an affordable price.
Graphic Intensive Gaming
Gamer with eGFX Breakaway BoxThere’s no need for you to carry a heavy and expensive gaming laptop to have a great gaming experience—just plug in a Breakaway Box and add the GPU power you want when you need it! By delivering significantly higher frame rates for smooth game play, the Breakaway Box is ideal for enabling graphic-intensive gaming on Ultrabook™ and other thin/light notebook computers that otherwise would deliver a poor gaming experience. When used with an eGFX-compatible computer, accelerated graphics can either be displayed on your notebook’s own display panel or on multiple external monitors. And, unlike with gaming laptops, when the next generation of GPUs ships and you are ready for another performance boost, simply upgrade the GPU card in the Box—nobody should have to replace their computer just to keep up with the latest in GPU technology.
Ready for Work
From editing to rendering to color grading, and from animation to special effects, many applications rely on GPU cards to do the heavy lifting. With a GPU card installed, the Breakaway Box can accelerate your video production workflow. In addition to GPU cards, the Breakaway Box supports every other Thunderbolt-compatible PCIe card, up to full-length, full-height, double-width. Its single x16 PCIe 3.0 slot easily accommodates full-length cards such as the Avid® Pro Tools|HDX(4) or RED® ROCKET-X. The Breakaway Box’s single-port 40Gbps Thunderbolt 3 interface ensures the full 2750 MB/s of PCIe bandwidth(2) is dedicated to the installed card.
Coolest & Quietest eGFX Graphics Card Box on the Market
The Sonnet eGFX Breakaway Box is the coolest and quietest eGFX box on the market—with its large variable-speed, temperature-controlled fan that quietly and effectively cools the installed card, the Breakaway Box can be comfortably used in noise-sensitive working environments.
Liquid Coolers Supported
The eGFX Breakaway Box supports 120mm x 1, single-fan radiators. Water block coolers run quieter than active fans, plus, water block coolers enable higher overclocking.
For Media Professionals
In today’s pro audio and video production, use of audio I/O and DSP cards (such as the Avid Pro Tools|HDX), and video I/O and transcoding cards (such as the or RED ROCKET-X) is essential to keeping up with recording sessions, as well as on-set and post-production timelines. The eGFX Breakaway Box is ideal for supporting the acceleration of these workflows.
40Gbps Thunderbolt 3 Performance
Thunderbolt 3 Port IconThunderbolt 3 is a leap forward in every way. Whether you’re editing high-frame-rate 4k video, or blasting aliens out of the sky, you can now transform your notebook into a true desktop experience. With up to 2750 MB/s available PCIe bandwidth(2), the Breakaway Box exploits its 40Gbps Thunderbolt 3 interface to offer the best possible eGPU experience, or handle the most demanding, highest performance PCIe cards.
Four Models From Which to Choose
All Breakaway models are Thunderbolt Certified, and include a 0.5-meter Thunderbolt 3 (40Gbps) cable to connect the system to your computer. Choose the one that best suits the power requirements of the card you intend to use, or you can opt for the model with an included GPU card.
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Product Features:
- Connects High Performance GPU Cards to Computers with Thunderbolt 3 Ports—Boosts the graphics performance of your eGFX-compatible computer with Thunderbolt 3 ports
- Supports the Latest GPU Cards—Includes AMD Radeon R9, RX, RX Vega, and Pro WX models; and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 9 and 10 series, TITAN X, Xp, V, and Quadro models
- Supports Other Thunderbolt-Compatible
- PCI Express Cards—Supports full-length, full-height, single- or double-width card, perfect for cards such as the Avid Pro Tools/HDX(4) or RED ROCKET-X
- 40Gbps Thunderbolt 3 Interface with One Thunderbolt 3 Port—Ensures full 2750 MB/s of PCIe bandwidth(2) is dedicated to the installed card
- Choice of Four Models—Add-your-own-card eGFX Breakaway Box models with various wattage power supplies and Power Deliveries, plus the Developer Edition with included Sapphire PULSE Radeon RX 580 8GB card, are available
- Quietest eGFX System Available—Large built-in, variable-speed, temperature-controlled fan quietly and effectively cools the installed card
- Thunderbolt Certified
Warranty: 2-year
Sonnet eGFX Wired Thunderbolt 3 Black
eGFX Breakaway Box, 1x 6+2-pin, 1x 6-pin, 1x Thunderbolt 3, 1x PCIe 3.0 x16, 110-240V AC, 50-60 Hz, 185x340x202 mm
Sonnet eGFX, Wired, Thunderbolt 3, Black, AC, 110 - 240 V, 50 - 60 Hz
Sonnet eGFX. Connectivity technology: Wired, Host interface: Thunderbolt 3. Product colour: Black. Power source type: AC, AC input voltage: 110 - 240 V, AC input frequency: 50 - 60 Hz. Windows operating systems supported: Windows 10, Mac operating systems supported: Mac OS X 10.13 High Sierra, Mac OS X 10.14 Mojave. Sustainability certificates: RoHS
Specification
Ports & interfaces
Connectivity technology
Wired
Host interface
Thunderbolt 3
Microphone in
PCI Express x16 slots
1
PCIe version
3.0
Network
Ethernet LAN
Performance
Card reader integrated
Product colour
Black
Power
Power source type
AC
AC input voltage
110 - 240 V
AC input frequency
50 - 60 Hz
Software
Windows operating systems supported
Windows 10
Mac operating systems supported
Mac OS X 10.13 High Sierra, Mac OS X 10.14 Mojave
Sustainability
Sustainability certificates
RoHS
Weight & dimensions
Width
185 mm
Depth
340 mm
Height
202 mm
Weight
3.2 kg
Packaging data
Quantity per pack
1 pc(s)
Packaging content
Cables included
AC, Thunderbolt
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