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mac mini mid-2011 with eGPU

These are my notes on running mac mini mid-2011 with macOS HighSierra 10.13.6 with eGPU.

Hardware

original:

  • mac mini mid-2011, Intel Core i5 2,3 GHz, 16 GB DDR3 RAM, 2 x internal SSD, Intel HD Graphics 3000 512 MB (CPU integrated graphics)
  • Eizo EV2313W display (23" 1920 x 1080), connected via HDMI-to-DVI connector

needed:

  • eGPU Blackmagic RX 580, sourced locally for 200 EUR
  • Thunderbolt 3 -> Thunderbolt 1 adapter (Apple part number MYH93ZM/A), sourced locally for 50 EUR
  • Thunderbolt 1 cable (sourced via eBay for 60 EUR)

Total: 310 EUR

The HDMI-to-DVI adapter can be reused to connect the display to the Blackmagic eGPU.

Software setup

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