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Blackmagic eGPU Pro with Vega 56 video card costs 1359 euros
Blackmagic Design today announced the Blackmagic eGPU Pro, an external graphics processor featuring the blazingly fast AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 graphics processor.
Designed to accelerate pro creative software such as DaVinci Resolve, 3D games and VR, the Blackmagic eGPU Pro delivers nearly twice the performance of the original Blackmagic eGPU model and up to 22x faster performance than the built-in graphics on a 13-inch MacBook Pro.
The Blackmagic eGPU Pro features a built-in AMD Radeon RX Vega 56, two Thunderbolt 3 ports, a new DisplayPort for connecting 5K displays, HDMI 2.0, 85W of charging power and four USB 3.1 connections. Designed in collaboration with Apple, the integrated design brings cutting-edge workstation-class graphics processing and computational acceleration to customers working in professional video, playing 3D games or using the latest virtual reality software.
The Blackmagic eGPU Pro will be available in November for only US$1,199 from apple.com.
The Blackmagic eGPU Pro features 8GB of HBM2 RAM, a massive 2048-bit memory interface with 410 gigabytes per second bandwidth, and 56 discreet compute units for up to 10.5 teraflops of processing power. The AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 can fill 94 billion textured pixels per second. In addition, the Blackmagic eGPU Pro supports Metal graphics technology from Apple, which provides near-direct access to the GPU for maximizing graphics and compute performance with games and applications.
With nearly 2x faster performance than the previous eGPU model, customers running DaVinci Resolve will get more realtime effects and color correction than ever before. That means they can spend more time exploring creative options and less time waiting. Customers running DaVinci Resolve on a 13-inch MacBook Pro will find that GPU-intensive operations, such as noise reduction, are up to 22x faster with the Blackmagic eGPU Pro. DaVinci Resolve 15 also supports multiple GPUs as well as Metal, so it's the best way to get the full benefit of the Blackmagic eGPU Pro. Customers can download DaVinci Resolve 15 now free of charge from the Blackmagic Design website for the best editing, color correction, audio post and visual effects solution available.
For gamers and customers using VR software and headsets, the Blackmagic eGPU Pro delivers higher resolution images, higher frame rate gameplay, better lighting and more detailed textures for truly immersive experiences, even on a laptop computer. Plus, the Blackmagic eGPU Pro features a DisplayPort connection that can drive a 5K display.
The elegant, textured finish of the Blackmagic eGPU Pro is extruded from a single piece of aluminum and features a unique thermal cooling system that's been designed to perfectly balance the airflow and dissipate heat more efficiently. The cooling system also enables extremely quiet operation, which is vital for those working in video production and audio engineering environments.
In addition to graphics and computational acceleration, the Blackmagic eGPU Pro is also the perfect docking hub for connecting devices such as keyboards, mice, Thunderbolt monitors, big screen HDMI televisions, 5K displays, VR headsets, high-speed storage and more. It features two 40Gb/s Thunderbolt 3 connections, a built-in 4 port USB hub, DisplayPort and HDMI. Plus, the connections are ergonomically spaced, making it easy to connect and disconnect peripherals.
When it comes to power, the Blackmagic eGPU Pro has a built-in power supply that powers the GPU while also providing 85W of downstream power via Thunderbolt 3 for charging laptop computers and powering peripherals. The power supply works from 100V to 240V and features a standard IEC power connector so it can be used anywhere in the world.
"The new Blackmagic eGPU Pro is exciting because it delivers nearly twice the performance of the original model of the Blackmagic eGPU," said Grant Petty, CEO, Blackmagic Design. "Whether you're editing and color grading professional video with DaVinci Resolve, playing 3D games or working in VR, the Blackmagic eGPU Pro gives you the latest cutting-edge graphics performance and computational acceleration available. It simply makes everything faster and makes everything look better!"
The Blackmagic eGPU Pro will be available in November for only US$1,199 from apple.com.
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#5602092 Posted on: 10/31/2018 05:22 PM
"featuring the blazingly fast AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 graphics processor"
:confused 
_O
"featuring the blazingly fast AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 graphics processor"
:confused _O
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#5602097 Posted on: 10/31/2018 05:38 PM
1,199 dollars for Vega56? Quite cheap, considering it's an Apple accessory.
1,199 dollars for Vega56? Quite cheap, considering it's an Apple accessory.
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#5602101 Posted on: 10/31/2018 05:45 PM
i didnt know external gpu were a thing? how extact do they work? connection wise
i didnt know external gpu were a thing? how extact do they work? connection wise
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#5602102 Posted on: 10/31/2018 05:47 PM
$1200 bux will work out to $100 a month for the viability of this product. the 7nm product will be out and way less expensive
$1200 bux will work out to $100 a month for the viability of this product. the 7nm product will be out and way less expensive
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#5602103 Posted on: 10/31/2018 05:47 PM
thunderbolt/USB 3.1
i didnt know external gpu were a thing? how extact do they work? connection wise
thunderbolt/USB 3.1
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#5602105 Posted on: 10/31/2018 05:50 PM
they have the bandwidth need to do this?? interesting
they have the bandwidth need to do this?? interesting
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#5602106 Posted on: 10/31/2018 06:03 PM
Yes there are quite a few out there not just this 1 and all use thunderbolt mainly
they have the bandwidth need to do this?? interesting
Yes there are quite a few out there not just this 1 and all use thunderbolt mainly
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#5602138 Posted on: 10/31/2018 07:49 PM
This is an absurd.. when i see the price i think it was a dual GPU solution..
This is an absurd.. when i see the price i think it was a dual GPU solution..
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#5602144 Posted on: 10/31/2018 08:06 PM
I must say, I'm a bit surprised someone who visits Guru3D as often as you hasn't heard of eGPUs. They've been around for a while now (though to your credit, they've never really been priced well to gain any popularity, and they're not all that portable). To my recollection, they've been around since the ExpressCard 2.0 days.
i didnt know external gpu were a thing? how extact do they work? connection wise
I must say, I'm a bit surprised someone who visits Guru3D as often as you hasn't heard of eGPUs. They've been around for a while now (though to your credit, they've never really been priced well to gain any popularity, and they're not all that portable). To my recollection, they've been around since the ExpressCard 2.0 days.
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#5602167 Posted on: 10/31/2018 09:11 PM
yah I been trying unlearn alot things i know about PC tech, I think heard something about few years back? but didnt think much of it cause I Didnt see how that worked any usb connect at the time, or thunderbolt, which apple only thing? so filed it under "I can forget" I didnt even have smart phone let alone iPhone until like 6 months ago, I refused to get one, And i only got that cause my old cell phone out righted died and I Was told i need cell phone so I was give a hand me down 6s, I pretty much only use to play FFBE and Dragonball Legends, which why didnt want one in first place haha
CPU and GPU news and Windows fun pretty much alone reasons I come here daily
yah I been trying unlearn alot things i know about PC tech, I think heard something about few years back? but didnt think much of it cause I Didnt see how that worked any usb connect at the time, or thunderbolt, which apple only thing? so filed it under "I can forget" I didnt even have smart phone let alone iPhone until like 6 months ago, I refused to get one, And i only got that cause my old cell phone out righted died and I Was told i need cell phone so I was give a hand me down 6s, I pretty much only use to play FFBE and Dragonball Legends, which why didnt want one in first place haha
CPU and GPU news and Windows fun pretty much alone reasons I come here daily
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#5602218 Posted on: 11/01/2018 12:14 AM
"blazingly fast AMD Radeon RX Vega 56"...compared to the usual Apple laptop solutions i suppose.
Anyway, it's not very expensive for the true Apple fanboys buying iphones X and R...
LOL
"blazingly fast AMD Radeon RX Vega 56"...compared to the usual Apple laptop solutions i suppose.
Anyway, it's not very expensive for the true Apple fanboys buying iphones X and R...
LOL
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#5602263 Posted on: 11/01/2018 07:30 AM
The price is high because it is a MXM version of GPU
The price is high because it is a MXM version of GPU
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#5602266 Posted on: 11/01/2018 07:58 AM
So, where's the point in buying it - for that amount of $ you can purchase a "blazing fast" gamer-edition notebook or an equivalent desktop PC packed into the movable small size case...
edit: on another note, since when US$1,199 equals 1359 Euro (I thought Euro is somewhat "pricier" than US$)...
So, where's the point in buying it - for that amount of $ you can purchase a "blazing fast" gamer-edition notebook or an equivalent desktop PC packed into the movable small size case...
edit: on another note, since when US$1,199 equals 1359 Euro (I thought Euro is somewhat "pricier" than US$)...
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#5602281 Posted on: 11/01/2018 08:58 AM
So, where's the point in buying it - for that amount of $ you can purchase a "blazing fast" gamer-edition notebook or an equivalent desktop PC packed into the movable small size case...
edit: on another note, since when US$1,199 equals 1359 Euro (I thought Euro is somewhat "pricier" than US$)...
I don't know if it is specifically the case here but typically us prices don't include sales tax while eur prices include vat.
So, where's the point in buying it - for that amount of $ you can purchase a "blazing fast" gamer-edition notebook or an equivalent desktop PC packed into the movable small size case...
edit: on another note, since when US$1,199 equals 1359 Euro (I thought Euro is somewhat "pricier" than US$)...
I don't know if it is specifically the case here but typically us prices don't include sales tax while eur prices include vat.
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