Configurer une eGPU sur MacBook Pro 2013 pour des performances de jeu de haut niveau

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Table of Contents

  1. 🎯 Introduction
  2. 🖥️ Setting up an External GPU
    • 📦 Hardware Requirements
    • 💻 Software Requirements
  3. ⚡ Step 1: Creating a Bootable USB Disk
  4. 🖥️ Step 2: Installing Windows on Macbook Pro
  5. ⚙️ Step 3: Installing rEFInd for Dual-GPU Support
    • 🗺️ Mounting EFI Partition
    • 📝 Editing rEFInd Configuration File
  6. 🔄 Step 4: Switching to Integrated Graphics Driver
  7. 🎮 Step 5: Installing Nvidia Geforce Experience and Drivers
  8. 🛠️ Step 6: Enabling eGPU Proper Functionality
  9. 🕹️ Step 7: Enjoying Desktop-Class Gaming Performance
  10. 💡 Tips and Recommendations
  11. ❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Setting up an External GPU on a MacBook Pro (Guide)

🎯 Introduction

Are you looking to enhance the graphical performance of your 2013 retina MacBook Pro? In this guide, we'll walk you through the easiest way to set up an external GPU (eGPU) on your MacBook Pro. With the right hardware and software, you'll be able to enjoy desktop-class gaming performance and accelerate your computer's graphical capabilities. Let's dive in!

🖥️ Setting up an External GPU

Before we get started, make sure you have the necessary hardware and software requirements in place.

📦 Hardware Requirements

To set up an eGPU on your MacBook Pro, you'll need the following:

  • Akitio Thunder2 PCI express enclosure
  • EVGA GTX 1060 SC 6 gigs model (or a compatible GPU)
  • Xbox 360 power brick (modified for power supply)

💻 Software Requirements

Ensure you have the following software:

  • Boot Camp Assistant (for creating a bootable USB disk)
  • GPT fdisk (for checking and converting partition)
  • MSinfo32.exe (for verifying BIOS mode)
  • rEFInd (for dual-GPU support)
  • Display Driver Uninstaller (DDU) (for removing dGPU driver)
  • Nvidia Geforce Experience and drivers (for eGPU compatibility)
  • visual C++ redistributable from Microsoft (for gpu-switch)

⚡ Step 1: Creating a Bootable USB Disk

Start by using Boot Camp Assistant to create a bootable USB disk with the necessary MacBook drivers. Alternatively, you can use other programs like Rufus, ensuring it has an EFI boot method. If your MacBook Pro uses UEFI as the default installation method, you're good to go. You can check this using GPT fdisk. If you encounter a "protective MBR" message, you'll need to convert it using GPT fdisk. Check the description for a Tutorial.

🖥️ Step 2: Installing Windows on Macbook Pro

Once you have the bootable USB disk ready, reboot your Mac and start the Windows installation. Follow the prompts to complete the installation. After installation, verify your BIOS mode by typing MSinfo32.exe in the start menu. At this point, only the dedicated GPU (dGPU) should be detected in the device manager.

⚙️ Step 3: Installing rEFInd for Dual-GPU Support

To enable dual-GPU support, you'll need to install rEFInd and edit its configuration file. Follow these steps:

🗺️ Mounting EFI Partition

  • Open the installation file for rEFInd and let the installation process run automatically.
  • Next, you need to mount the EFI partition and locate the rEFInd configuration file. Use the following commands:
  • (Commands to mount EFI partition)
  • Find the refind.conf file on the EFI partition.

📝 Editing rEFInd Configuration File

  • Open the refind.conf file and remove the comment symbol at the beginning of the line "spoof OS version" (old method).
  • Save the file and reboot your Mac without pressing any key. From the rEFInd screen, select Windows.
  • Now, if you check the device manager, you should see both the integrated GPU (iGPU) and dedicated GPU (dGPU) detected.

🔄 Step 4: Switching to Integrated Graphics Driver

To ensure proper functionality, you'll need to switch to the integrated graphics driver. Follow these steps:

  • Install Display Driver Uninstaller (DDU) to remove the dGPU driver.
  • Locate the Windows version of gpu-switch and move it to your desktop.
  • Open the integrated.bat file with administrator rights.
  • Check that it worked and delete your display driver using DDU.
  • Choose to turn off the computer at the end of the process.

🎮 Step 5: Installing Nvidia Geforce Experience and Drivers

To utilize your eGPU fully, install Nvidia Geforce Experience and the latest nVidia drivers. This will update the device manager with your GPU models, such as GTX 1060 and GT 750M. After installation, relaunch gpu-switch to ensure compatibility and reboot your system. Keep the eGPU plugged in during the reboot process.

🛠️ Step 6: Enabling eGPU Proper Functionality

During the reboot, you may encounter an error code 12 related to insufficient resources for the eGPU. Follow these steps to resolve it:

  • Right-click on the GT 750M in the device manager and choose to disable it.
  • Relaunch gpu-switch and reboot once again.
  • After the reboot, your eGPU should be functioning properly.

🕹️ Step 7: Enjoying Desktop-Class Gaming Performance

Congratulations! You've successfully set up your external GPU on the MacBook Pro. Open the Nvidia control panel, go to PhysX, and set it to automatic. This allows your eGPU to accelerate your computer for internal display usage. Now, you can enjoy gaming with desktop-class performance. Remember to use gpu-switch when you want to switch between GPUs and disable the dGPU at the end of your gaming session to avoid any startup issues.

💡 Tips and Recommendations

Here are some additional tips and recommendations to enhance your eGPU experience:

  1. Make sure to re-activate your dGPU after gaming Sessions to avoid black screens at startup.
  2. Use an Xbox 360 power brick modified for power supply, as it provides sufficient current for the eGPU.
  3. When using gpu-switch, it's recommended to install all versions of visual C++ redistributable from Microsoft for maximum compatibility.
  4. Regularly update the Nvidia Geforce Experience and drivers for optimal performance.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can I use any other GPU with the Akitio Thunder2 enclosure? A: Yes, as long as the GPU is compatible with your MacBook Pro, you can choose different models based on your requirements.

Q: Can I use this setup with other MacBook models? A: This guide specifically covers the 2013 retina MacBook Pro with a GT 750M dedicated GPU. However, similar steps may apply to other MacBook models with compatible hardware.

Q: Do I need to repeat this setup process every time I restart my MacBook Pro? A: No, once you have successfully set up your eGPU, it should work consistently without the need for repetition. However, make sure to follow the recommended steps for enabling and disabling the eGPU as mentioned in the guide.

Q: Will using an eGPU void my MacBook Pro's warranty? A: It's essential to check the warranty terms and conditions of your MacBook Pro. While using an eGPU shouldn't inherently void the warranty, any damage caused during the installation or usage may not be covered.

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