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Sonnet DuoModo eGPU Module
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The DuoModo™ eGPU Module connects a GPU card to computers without card slots. The module supports the latest video cards, provides a 800W future-proof design, features dual temperature-controlled, variable-speed Noctua fans rated at 17 dbA, and connects through a super fast 40Gbps Thunderbolt™ interface.
Graphics Workstation Power
If your workflow includes video editing, rendering, color grading, animating or creating special effects, many of the pro applications you use rely on desktop and workstation graphics (GPU) cards to do the heavy lifting in processing data. Unfortunately, many popular computers are equipped only with integrated graphics processors or low-power discrete GPUs that provide less than ideal performance. Happily, there’s a simple path to greater productivity—add a Sonnet external GPU (eGPU). The DuoModo eGPU Module Thunderbolt to GPU PCIe Card Expansion System boosts your eGPU-compatible computer’s graphics performance by connecting a high-performance desktop or workstation GPU card to your computer via a single cable.
Built for GPU Power
Provides robust and well-regulated power for current and future GPU cards AMD approved for the air-cooled editions of the AMD Radeon™ RX Vega 64, Radeon Pro WX 8200, and WX 9100
Designed also to support overclocked NVIDIA® cards with high peak power
requirements
Expansive GPU Card Compatibility
The DuoModo eGPU Module is designed to accommodate the most power-hungry (up
to) 2.5-slot width GPU cards. It supports Thunderbolt-compatible cards with popular GPU chipsets—such as AMD Radeon RX series (including VEGA GPUs); and NVIDIA GeForce® series and TITAN GPUs. Even pro cards—AMD Radeon Pro and NVIDIA Quadro® GPUs—are supported! Note that macOS® supports only AMD GPU cards in eGPU systems, while Windows® supports AMD and NVIDIA cards.
View PDF of supported GPU cards
Demanding 4K to 8K Workflows? Double Your DuoModos.
Many task times on supported applications—such as Adobe® Premiere® Pro, DaVinci Resolve™, and Maxon Cinema4D™, to name a few—can be cut significantly with one eGPU connected. But, for computers with Intel processors and multiple
Thunderbolt ports, times can be slashed when two DuoModo eGPU Modules are employed. Connecting two eGPUs can multiply your computer’s graphics processing power, enabling your computer to handle today's demanding 4K, 5K, 6K, and 8K workflows more efficiently. Plus, a computer’s onboard discrete GPU can also significantly contribute to the aggregate performance.
Key Features
- Supports Latest Video Cards
- Supports the Latest Thunderbolt-compatible GPU Cards
- Supports 2.5-slot Width GPU Cards
- View PDF of Supported GPU Cards
800W Future-proof Design
- 800W Provides all the Power You Need for Today’s GPU Cards and Plenty of Extra Power to
- Support Future Generation GPU Cards with Higher Power Requirements
- Includes Two 8-pin (6+2 pin) Auxiliary Power Connectors
Quiet Fans
- Dual Noctua Fans Offer Ultra-quiet Operation
- Temperature-controlled, Variable-speed
- Rated at 17 dbA
40Gbps Thunderbolt Interface
- 40Gbps Thunderbolt Interface Offers 3000 MB/s of PCIe Bandwidth with Thunderbolt 4 computers; 2570 MB/s with Thunderbolt 3 computers
- Compatible with Intel® Thunderbolt 4 and Thunderbolt 3
- Thunderbolt Cable Included
- ThunderLok 3 Thunderbolt Connector Retainer Clip Included
Why Sonnet?
- 2-year Product Warranty
- Free Lifetime Customer Technical Support
- Designed and Made In the USA
- Part Number: DM-MOD-GPU
- Warranty: 2-year
- Form Factor: eGPU Module
- External Connectors:
- One Thunderbolt
- Power (C14-type)
- Internal Connectors: Two 8-pin (6+2 pin) power connectors
- Expansion Slot: One x16 mechanical (x4 electrical, Thunderbolt spec) PCIe 3.0
- GPU Card Supported: One full-length, full-height, 2.5-slot GPU card. Maximum GPU card size is 312 mm x 140mm x 58mm
- Power Supply: Universal 800W, 100-240V AC, 50-60 Hz. Supports cards requiring up to 750W of peak power
- Eco-Friendly Power Management: See video for description
- Standby Power: Consumes 8.5W (sleep) / 14W (idle)
- Operating Temperatures: 0˚C to 35˚C (32˚F to 95˚F)
- Dimensions (WxDxH): 3.3 x 16.6 x 8.5 in. (8.4 x 42.2 x 21.6cm)
- Weight: 5.8 lbs (2.63 kg)
- Compliance: RoHS 3 (Directive 2015/863), IEC62368-1 and IEC62368-2 Safety
- Package Contents:
- DuoModo eGPU Module
- Power cord
- 0.7-meter Thunderbolt 3 cable
- ThunderLok 3 Thunderbolt connector retainer clip(5)
- Card support bracket (secures AMD Radeon Pro or NVIDIA Quadro for transport)
- Card support bracket screws
- Documentation
- Graphics Cards Compatibility: List of AMD and NVIDIA GPU cards arranged by card manufacturer, compatibility determined by the card’s power requirements, and eGPU Module's power capabilities. Maximum GPU card size 312mm x 140mm x 58mm. PDF
- Product Manual: Step-by-step card installation instructions PDF
- External Graphics Setup and Usage Guide (macOS): PDF
- External Graphics Setup and Usage Guide (Windows 10): PDF
- Technical Notes:
- Under macOS 10.14.6, a Mac mini is compatible with a DuoModo eGPU Module with Vega 56, Vega 64, WX 8200, and WX 9100. A Mac mini with a DuoModo eGPU Module with an RX 560/570/580/590 must be booted with a monitor connected to the Mac mini’s HDMI port. The monitor may be moved to the GPU after booting. This anomaly is fixed in macOS 10.15.7+
- See Using eGPU with Parallels Desktop for Mac. - https://kb.parallels.com/en/124266
- For example, the AMD Radeon Pro W5700 has a USB-C Alt-Mode DisplayPort output
- 8K displays require a GPU card that supports 8K displays
- ThunderLok 3 compatible specifically with Sonnet 0.5- and 0.7-meter Thunderbolt 3 cables
- Mac Compatibility:
- Intel Mac with Thunderbolt 3 ports
- macOS 10.13.6+
- AMD Radeon™ RX 570, 580, Vega 56, Vega 64
- AMD Radeon Pro WX 7100, 8200, 9100
- macOS 10.14.6+(1)
- Support added for AMD Radeon RX 560 and 590
- Support added for two eGPUs
- Support added for Parallels Desktop for Mac(2)
- macOS 10.15.7+
- Support added for AMD Radeon RX 5500, 5500 XT, 5600, 5700, 5700 XT
- Support added for AMD Radeon Pro W5500, W5700
- macOS 11.6+
- Support added for AMD Radeon RX 6800, 6800 XT, 6900 XT
- Support added for AMD Radeon Pro W6800
- macOS 12.2+
- Support added for AMD Radeon RX 6600, 6600 XT
- M series Macs do not support eGPUs
- Thunderbolt 2 or Thunderbolt 1 Macs do not support eGPUs
- Windows 10 under Bootcamp on any Mac does not support eGPUs
- Windows Compatibility:
- Windows computer with a Thunderbolt 4 or Thunderbolt 3 port
- Windows 11, 10
- Monitor Compatibility:
- 1080p, 4K, and 5K monitors using DP or HDMI ports
- 4K, 5K, and 6K Thunderbolt 3 monitors require a GPU card with USB-C output(3)
- LG UltraFine - https://www.lg.com/us/ultrafine-monitors 4K and 5K displays
- Apple Pro Display XDR 6K
- 49” 5120x1440 Dual QHD monitors using a DP port:
- Dell Ultrasharp 49 Curved Monitor U4919DW
- LG 49 inch 32:9 UltraWide Dual QHD IPS Curved LED Monitor 49WL95C-W
- Philips Brilliance 32:9 Superwide Curved LCD Display 499P9H/27
- Samsung 49” CRG9 Dual QHD Curved QLED Gaming Monitor LC49RG90SSNXZA
- 8K displays are compatible with Windows(4), but not compatible with macOS