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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 two models to choose from, the Breakaway Box line supports all Thunderbolt-compatible cards(1) with popular GPU chipsets—such as AMD Radeon™ RX series, including VEGA GPUs; and NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 10 and RTX 20 series, and TITAN GPUs. Even the latest pro cards—AMD Radeon Pro WX 7100, WX 8200, and WX 9100; and NVIDIA Quadro® P4000, P5000, P6000, RTX4000, RTX500, and RTX6000—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.
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Graphic Intensive Gaming There’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.
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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.
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Key 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 RX, RX Vega, and Pro WX models; and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 10 and RTX 20 series, TITAN, and Quadro models Supports Other Thunderbolt-Compatible 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 Gallery |
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Liquid Coolers Supported
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. |
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40Gbps Thunderbolt 3 Performance Thunderbolt 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. |
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All Breakaway models are Thunderbolt Certified, and include a 40Gbps Thunderbolt 3 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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Curious to know how much power your eGPU card really needs? Watch our video to learn more.
Fire Power to Drive Multiple Displays and Charge Your Notebook |
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Technical Questions? Mac Compatibility Breakaway Box 550, Breakaway Box 650macOS Catalina compatible (with 2018 Mac mini see note 9) Mac with Thunderbolt 3 ports and macOS 10.13.6+
Mac with Thunderbolt 3 ports and macOS 10.14.6+ Additional Features
Supports VIVE and VIVE Pro with AMD Radeon RX 480 or better.(5) External GPUs not supported by Thunderbolt 2 or Thunderbolt equipped Macs Certified with all generation Thunderbolt Macs to support Thunderbolt-compatible non-GPU cards, such as AVID HDX(4) and RED ROCKET-X. Windows Compatibility All ModelsWindows PC with a Thunderbolt 3 port GPU card use requires an eGFX-enabled Windows PC Windows 10 (64-bit Edition, Version 1809 or greater) Supports VIVE and VIVE Pro with NVIDIA GTX 1060 or AMD Radeon RX 480 or better.(5) Monitors Compatible4k monitors using DP or HDMI ports 49” 5120x1440 Dual QHD monitors using a DP port:
Incompatible Thunderbolt 3 only (without DP or HDMI inputs) monitors:
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PCIe cards listed on our supporting PCIe Card Thunderbolt Compatibility Chart and as specified by card manufacturers. |
eGPU Card and OS Info
Latest video card and operating system (OS) information for eGFX Breakaway Box models.
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Sonnet eGFX Breakaway Box Videos
Jump to 4K Editing With the eGFX Breakaway Box 550 (1:06 mins)
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How to Test If an eGPU Would Accelerate Your Workflow (2:42 mins)
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External GPU Use - How Much Power Does My eGPU Card Really Need? (3:57 mins)
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Eco Friendly Power Features (1:24 mins)
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Sonnet eGFX Breakaway Reviews
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