How to set up your Mac with an external GPUWarning: This isn't officially supported by Apple yet, and a bit hacky. But if you want top-tier graphics performance, here's what you need to do.
External GPUs are in the news lately, what with NVIDIA's announcement offering macOS drivers for its Titan Xp, so we thought we'd take a second to explain what, exactly, an external GPU is — and how you'd go about getting one.
What you need to know about the Mac, Thunderbolt 3, and external GPUs
External GPUs: Supercharging gaming and video production
All Macs have a CPU, which provides the primary processing power for your computer. But in addition, they have a GPU — a graphics processing unit — designed to drive your computer's screen, external displays, and visuals.
GPUs are what sell high-end Windows gaming laptops and desktops: They keep your favorite game flawless, your external display running smoothly, and visual effects rendering speedy.
But all that power comes at the expense of battery and optimi...
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How to set up your Mac with an external GPU
