We now have a capable alternative in a dual PCIe slot enclosure. For many, the built-in Radeon Pro 580 of this eGPU is not powerful enough.
This AIC when paired with an eGPU inside the Node Duo would make it possible to power a Thunderbolt 3 monitor such as the LG UltraFine 5K display.Ĭurrently the only eGFX with TB3 monitor output is the Blackmagic eGPU. The first card I used is the Gigabyte GC-Alpine-Ridge Thunderbolt 3 add-in card for Thunderbolt 3 monitor output test.
To prepare for this review, I gathered a number PCIe expansion cards. While dual eGPU setup is of high interest, there are other intriguing possibilities as well. I ended up removing the front fascia and enclosure fan so I could attach the radiator in this space.Īkitio Node Duo 2 RX 480/ 580 eGPUs Activity Monitor I tried pairing the R9 Fury X with the Node Duo, and it was a challenge to find a mounting location for the radiator. Due to a max card length of 8.66 inches (220mm), you may only install ITX-sized graphics cards unless a hacksaw or Dremel is involved. This inner carrier slides forward for internal component access. There are two thumb screws at the bottom of the outer enclosure to secure the inner carrier in place. Similar to the original Node, the Duo is constructed with steel panels. The tradeoff is two x2 PCIe 3.0 slots compared to one x4 slot in a single-slot enclosure. The AKiTiO Node Duo not only reduces the total cost compared to a dual enclosure setup but also unifies the connection via one Thunderbolt cable and power source. This is what we needed to do in the past to make use of two PCIe peripherals externally via Thunderbolt connections. A quick way to visualize the Node Duo is to put two Node Lite enclosures side by side. It’s physically fit in a tech ecosystem where thin and light spells sacrifice. Short and stout is an endearing way to describe the AKiTiO Node Duo.
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