External GPU for Macbook Troubleshooting

[Mitro]

So I decided to build an external GPU for my macbook pro 2015. I used a setup recommended by a website called egbukitproject.com which shut down shortly after I ordered all the components. I Spent about ~£450 on the products below:
- Zotac GTX970
- Akito Thunder 2 PCIe adapter
- EVGA 500W psu
- Thunder 2 cable
- PCIe 16X Male to 16X Female Extension

I installed the latest version of Windows 10 using boot camp assistant but when I used the relevant driver software, it doesn't register that there's a gpu connected. No fans spin on the psu or gpu, no lights come on - basically there's nothing to suggest that they're even turning on. I was told by a friend that the psu might not start without a kick from the motherboard; either that or it's broken entirely (although i bought it new so that's unlikely).

Skip to 16:10 in this video - that's pretty much exactly what I did.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LePHJ2rG05c

Any help/suggestions are welcome! Thanks!

 

[Toss3]

So I decided to build an external GPU for my macbook pro 2015. I used a setup recommended by a website called egbukitproject.com which shut down shortly after I ordered all the components. I Spent about ~£450 on the products below:
- Zotac GTX970
- Akito Thunder 2 PCIe adapter
- EVGA 500W psu
- Thunder 2 cable
- PCIe 16X Male to 16X Female Extension

I installed the latest version of Windows 10 using boot camp assistant but when I used the relevant driver software, it doesn't register that there's a gpu connected. No fans spin on the psu or gpu, no lights come on - basically there's nothing to suggest that they're even turning on. I was told by a friend that the psu might not start without a kick from the motherboard; either that or it's broken entirely (although i bought it new so that's unlikely).

Skip to 16:10 in this video - that's pretty much exactly what I did.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LePHJ2rG05c

Any help/suggestions are welcome! Thanks!

How exactly are you starting the PSU if I may ask? You should try shorting the PSU like so: http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-power-up-an-ATX-Power-Supply-without-a-PC/

 

[Gabbatek]

Should have got a pc

 

[Spuddy]

Should have got a pc

Grow up.

 

[Mitro]

How exactly are you starting the PSU if I may ask? You should try shorting the PSU like so: http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-power-up-an-ATX-Power-Supply-without-a-PC/

I hadn't thought that was an issue until now, a friend recommended trying to use a psu tester which just arrived. i'll try that then the link you sent me, thanks!

 

[Toss3]

I hadn't thought that was an issue until now, a friend recommended trying to use a psu tester which just arrived. i'll try that then the link you sent me, thanks!

Well as the 24-pin isn't connected to anything the PSU won't turn on when the laptop does, so your GPU isn't getting any power. A simple button for shorting it out would be best, but you can use the switch on the back as well (as long as the green and black wires are shorted that is).

 

[Mitro]

Well as the 24-pin isn't connected to anything the PSU won't turn on when the laptop does, so your GPU isn't getting any power. A simple button for shorting it out would be best, but you can use the switch on the back as well (as long as the green and black wires are shorted that is).

can you recommend somewhere to buy a switch as in the instruction you linked me? Switches are easy enough to find but none come wired which isn't ideal.

 

[Toss3]

can you recommend somewhere to buy a switch as in the instruction you linked me? Switches are easy enough to find but none come wired which isn't ideal.

You could just make your own from a simple lightswitch (you can buy those anywhere). Technically you don't really need one as you have the on/off button on the back of the PSU as well. Just make sure to shorten the PSU out when it is turned off and then just use the switch to turn it on when the GPU is connected and laptop on.

 

[lsg1r]

From the AKiTiO Thunder2 PCIe box webpage....

• This product is not supported on Boot Camp
• This product is not supported on Windows
• This product does not supported graphics cards
• This product does not support full-length PCIe cards

Seeing as it's not supported it may not be being 'triggered' to start by windows.

 

[Toss3]

From the AKiTiO Thunder2 PCIe box webpage....

• This product is not supported on Boot Camp
• This product is not supported on Windows
• This product does not supported graphics cards
• This product does not support full-length PCIe cards

Seeing as it's not supported it may not be being 'triggered' to start by windows.

If there's a driver for Windows it shouldn't be a problem. If the PSU and GPU aren't even turning on then that's the real problem he/she has to solve firs (PSU needs to be shorted).

 

[Toss3]

Did you get it working?

 

[Bantu]

From the AKiTiO Thunder2 PCIe box webpage....

• This product is not supported on Boot Camp
• This product is not supported on Windows
• This product does not supported graphics cards
• This product does not support full-length PCIe cards

Seeing as it's not supported it may not be being 'triggered' to start by windows.

so what does it support?? audio and storage cards only?