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eGPU Enclosure for Nvidia GTX 1060 and EXP GDC Beast (v8.x) by ZodiusInfuser
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Last crawled date: 3 years, 1 month ago
Last year I modified my laptop to support an external graphics card using the EXP GDC Beast (v8.3 in my case) adapter, allowing me to play relatively modern games when away from my main rig. Rather than have the card exposed, I designed an enclosure for it to make it easier transport. After several iterations over a year of using it, I am sharing this final version.
This enclosure was designed for the Gigabyte GTX 1060 6GB (GV-N1060WF2OC-6GD), although I expect any graphics card up to 225mm in length (from the PCI-E bracket) with top mounted power inputs should work. Smaller cards with end power inputs would also be an option. Additional features of it include a 3 port 2.5A USB charger for running peripherals off, and a power override switch to force the beast to stay on in the event of a dodgy connection (something I personally experienced). Oh and it has RGB LEDs and a front mounted controller, along with a connection at the rear to plug in any external RGB lighting, such as my laptop underglow: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2974926
The enclosure consists of 7 unique parts:
1x Front (or Front_NoController if LEDs are not wanted)
1x Back
1x Bottom (or Bottom_NoPowerOverride if that option is not wanted)
1x Fan Cover
1x Logo Cover
1x USB Cover
3x Button (Only needed if LEDS are wanted)
(There are also NoExtras versions if you are just after a basic enclosure)
Essential components:
1x EXP GDC Beast (v8 series)
4x Rubber Feet (http://uk.farnell.com/hammond/1421t2cl/feet-stick-on-pk24/dp/1876515)
8x M2.5x6 Screws & M2.5 Nuts to attach the fan and logo covers
4x M3x6 Screws & M2.5 Nuts to attach the front and back
2x M2x6 Screws to attach the USB cover
1x PCI Case Screw & M3 Nut for attaching the GPU
Optional components:
1x Mini Power Switch for override (https://shop.pimoroni.com/products/spdt-mini-power-switch)
1x 5V 2.5A Step-Down Regulator (http://www.hobbytronics.co.uk/d24v22f5-5v-step-down-regulator)
3x USB Type A Socket (http://www.hobbytronics.co.uk/usb-type-a-socket)
1x 2-Way Screw Terminal (either 5mm or 0.2" spacing)
Stripboard, various gauge and colour wire, and some 0.1" headers
LED components:
1x RGB LEDs + Controller Kit (https://www.auraglow.co.uk/colour-changing-50cm-100cm-usb-strip-light-tv-backlight.html)
1x LED Headers (https://coolcomponents.co.uk/products/header-row-socket-female)
4x Clear Zip Ties if the adhesive backing on the LEDs is not strong enough
I have been to multiple events over the past year with this, and other than the occasional issues that come with running an eGPU (hence the power override switch), the enclosure has held up great. The only thing lacking is an indication of how taxed the GPU is, so for that I designed this Mini HDMI Monitor (https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2974445) that I run GPU-Z and Task Manager on. You can see my setup running DOOM 2016 (which my laptop cannot normally do) in the images above.
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nLmP1UIUPW4
Edit: At the request of Lasklo, added a version of the bottom without the cutout for the power override switch.
Edit 2: At the request of a few people, add versions of parts without sections for the USB hub or RGB lighting
This enclosure was designed for the Gigabyte GTX 1060 6GB (GV-N1060WF2OC-6GD), although I expect any graphics card up to 225mm in length (from the PCI-E bracket) with top mounted power inputs should work. Smaller cards with end power inputs would also be an option. Additional features of it include a 3 port 2.5A USB charger for running peripherals off, and a power override switch to force the beast to stay on in the event of a dodgy connection (something I personally experienced). Oh and it has RGB LEDs and a front mounted controller, along with a connection at the rear to plug in any external RGB lighting, such as my laptop underglow: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2974926
The enclosure consists of 7 unique parts:
1x Front (or Front_NoController if LEDs are not wanted)
1x Back
1x Bottom (or Bottom_NoPowerOverride if that option is not wanted)
1x Fan Cover
1x Logo Cover
1x USB Cover
3x Button (Only needed if LEDS are wanted)
(There are also NoExtras versions if you are just after a basic enclosure)
Essential components:
1x EXP GDC Beast (v8 series)
4x Rubber Feet (http://uk.farnell.com/hammond/1421t2cl/feet-stick-on-pk24/dp/1876515)
8x M2.5x6 Screws & M2.5 Nuts to attach the fan and logo covers
4x M3x6 Screws & M2.5 Nuts to attach the front and back
2x M2x6 Screws to attach the USB cover
1x PCI Case Screw & M3 Nut for attaching the GPU
Optional components:
1x Mini Power Switch for override (https://shop.pimoroni.com/products/spdt-mini-power-switch)
1x 5V 2.5A Step-Down Regulator (http://www.hobbytronics.co.uk/d24v22f5-5v-step-down-regulator)
3x USB Type A Socket (http://www.hobbytronics.co.uk/usb-type-a-socket)
1x 2-Way Screw Terminal (either 5mm or 0.2" spacing)
Stripboard, various gauge and colour wire, and some 0.1" headers
LED components:
1x RGB LEDs + Controller Kit (https://www.auraglow.co.uk/colour-changing-50cm-100cm-usb-strip-light-tv-backlight.html)
1x LED Headers (https://coolcomponents.co.uk/products/header-row-socket-female)
4x Clear Zip Ties if the adhesive backing on the LEDs is not strong enough
I have been to multiple events over the past year with this, and other than the occasional issues that come with running an eGPU (hence the power override switch), the enclosure has held up great. The only thing lacking is an indication of how taxed the GPU is, so for that I designed this Mini HDMI Monitor (https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2974445) that I run GPU-Z and Task Manager on. You can see my setup running DOOM 2016 (which my laptop cannot normally do) in the images above.
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nLmP1UIUPW4
Edit: At the request of Lasklo, added a version of the bottom without the cutout for the power override switch.
Edit 2: At the request of a few people, add versions of parts without sections for the USB hub or RGB lighting
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