AKiTiO
Node Titan
eGPU Enclosure with Radeon Pro W5700 Workstation GPU Bundle
Plug & Play Thunderbolt 3 External Radeon Pro W5700 Workstation GPU (eGPU) for video editors and creative professionals
Graphics. Exponentially Faster.
Perform rapidly smooth video renders and playback, run VR, AR, and animation apps, and use VR headsets with notebook and other slotless computers.
Simply plug-in the AKiTiO Node Titan and transform your MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, Mac mini, iMac, and any Thunderbolt 3 equipped PC into a high-end graphics processing workstation.
WORKSTATION OPTIMIZED UP TO 6 DISPLAYS
5x MiniDP ports and 1x VR-ready USB-C display connection
UP TO 18x FASTER EFFECTS AND RENDERS
Save time and money with accelerated effects, renders, and computation in pro apps and games
Connect to a World of Stunning Visuals
The AKiTiO Node Titan delivers desktop-class gaming, professional video editing, and graphics performance to notebook, all-in-one, and small form factor computers like the Mac mini, iMac, and NUC lacking a PCIe expansion slot. Just connect this high-performance eGPU solution to a Thunderbolt 3-equipped computer to utilize the power of the Radeon Pro W5700.
Explore a Different Reality
Without an eGPU like Node Titan and the WS5700 graphics card, easily exploring new dimensions with an Oculus Rift or HTC Vive VR headset on a standard notebook was pure fantasy. With the WS5700's built-in USB-C display connection, you can easily work with VR, AR, and animation apps all without compromise or the big cost of buying/building a new machine. You can also connect up to 5 additional external mini DisplayPort equipped displays for extra workspace.
Highlights
- Transforms: gives Mac notebooks, Mac mini, iMac, NUC and other slotless machines high-performance gaming, video editing, and graphics functionality
- Immediate ROI: up to 18x the Metal performance to reduce effects and render times
- Workstation optimized: 5x MiniDP ports and 1x VR-ready USB-C display connection
- 3D realism: enables effective use of VR headsets
- Toolless access: thumb screws for easy card installation
- Grab n’ go: retractable handle for portability
- Power up: up to 85W for notebook charging
The eGPU Solution for Everyone
At OWC, we believe in pairing people with the precise solution for their needs so they can experience the full performance potential from the Node Titan’s graphics power:
VIDEO EDITORS
Experience desktop-class performance from your MacBook Pro in editing suites like DaVinci Resolve and Final Cut Pro X.
PC GAMERS
Can use a normal sized notebook and ditch the heavier weight and bulkiness of gaming notebooks.
BUSINESS PROS
Ditch the desktop and enhance your notebook with gaming, computational modeling, and extreme graphics capabilities abilities too.
High-End Video Editing. Now for Notebooks.
If you’ve dreamed of a portable editing system, welcome to a new workflow reality. The Node Titan turns internally limited graphics editing notebook computers like the MacBook Pro into a powerful editing machine. No more system performance slowing to a crawl with even basic effects. Knock out effects-laden timelines and high-quality exports in dramatic fashion with an immediate time-saving ROI.
Accelerate Pro Apps and Games
A mobile work and entertainment game-changer, Node Titan easily accelerates 3D graphics-based pro apps, games, and VR. In macOS 10.14 and later, turn on “Prefer external GPU”. On Windows 10, adjust display graphics settings in your app/game to “High performance”. That’s all it takes to experience vastly improved lighting, richly detailed textures, and breathtaking visual effects.
Grab n’ Go Graphics
Gaming or editing video on-the-go has never been easier. The Node Titan features a commercial quality electrogalvanized steel case with a retractable carrying handle to safely and easily take powerful graphics capabilities along with your notebook wherever you roam.
Fully Upgradeable and Future Ready
Unlike many eGPUs that are a one-size fits all solution just for current graphics need, the Node Titan gives you the immediate power of the Radeon Pro W5700 Workstation plus the power of future upgradability. The biggest performance advancements over the past five years have been with GPUs, not processors. The Node Titan keeps you on graphics leading edge with ease and economy.
Easily Handles Power-Hungry Cards
The Node Titan lets you play and create without limits. There’s a class-leading 650W power supply that can handle the most power-hungry cards. Speaking of handling, thanks to Node Titan’s spacious design, you can even use double-wide full-length/full-height cards.
Product Notes
- Up to 18x faster effects and renders based on GeekBench Metal score of 2192 with the built-in Intel HD Graphics 630 GPU of a 2017 15-inch MacBook Pro (14,3) with 2.8GHz Intel Core i7 processor and 16GB memory. GeekBench Metal score of 39401 on same MacBook Pro connected via Thunderbolt 3 to an AKiTiO Node Titan eGPU with an AMD Radeon Pro W5700 8GB graphics card.
AKiTiO Node Titan Specifications:
AKiTiO Part Number
Mac OS Compatibility
- macOS 10.13 High Sierra
- macOS 10.14 Mojave
- macOS 10.15 Catalina
PC OS Compatibility
- Windows 10 64-bit Edition
- Windows Server 2016
Other Requirements
- Mac or PC with a Thunderbolt 3 port
- Mac: Requires macOS 10.13.4 or later
- PC: Requires Windows 10 64-bit v1709 or later
- OS compatibility will vary by installed GPU
PCIe Cards Supported
- One full-length, full-height, and double-width PCIe Card
Internal Connectivity
- Dual 8-pin auxiliary power
External Connectivity
Housing Color
Housing Material
Chipset
- Thunderbolt 3: Intel JHL7440
RoHS Compliant
Certifications
Expansion Slots
- Supports up to PCIe x16 mechanical, x4 electrical
Power Supply
AC Input
- 100-240V, 50-60Hz, 10.0A (@100V) 5.0A (@ 220V)
DC Output
Wattage
Dimensions
- Height: 26.6 cm (10.5 in)
- Width: 13.5 cm (5.3 in)
- Length: 35.7 cm (14.1 in)
Weight
Notes
- Supports up to a full-length (max 12.59 in / 32 cm), full-height (max 6.69 in / 17 cm) and double-width (max 2.5 slots) card.
- PCIe (x16 mechanical) slot provides a maximum of 75W but additional power can be supplied to the PCIe card by connecting a pair of 8-pin (6+2) PCIe connectors (max 500W).
- The PSU fan of the 650W power supply spins up once at startup to indicate that the power has been turned on but afterwards, it only turns on when needed to cool down the power supply.
- The host computer must support external graphics cards (eGPUs).
- Not supported on Boot Camp
Sapphire Radeon Pro W5700 Workstation Product Specifications:
AMD Part Number
Mac OS Compatibility
PC OS Compatibility
- Windows 10 64-bit Edition
Other OS Compatibility
- Drivers Available For Linux X86_64 Systems But Not Tested Or Supported At This Time.
Other Requirements
- Requires macOS 10.15.4 or later.
- For Windows, PCIe 3.0 or later PC is required with available x16 lane graphics slot.
- For computer hosts, power supply with 650W or more recommended (600W minimum).
Chipset
RAM
Card Type
Card Form Factor
Card Slot Requirements
External Connectivity
- (5) Mini-DisplayPort 1.4
- (1) USB-C
Resolution
- 7680 x 4320
- 3840 x 2160
- 1920 x 1080
Dimensions
- Height: 13.5 cm (5.3 in)
- Width: 4.7 cm (1.9 in)
- Length: 26.7 cm (10.5 in)
Notes
- Game Clock is the expected GPU clock when running typical gaming applications, set to typical TGP(Total Graphics Power). Actual individual game clock results may vary.
Manufacturer provided specifications for AKiTiO p/n NPTNT3W5700
iMac Pro
(27-inch Late 2017)
(December 2017)
Model ID: iMacPro1,1
3.2GHz 8-core, 3.0GHz 10-core, 2.3GHz 14-core, 2.5GHz 18-core
iMac w/Retina 5K display
(27-inch Mid 2020)
(August 2020)
Model ID: iMac20,1; iMac20,2
3.1GHz i5, 3.3GHz i5, 3.8GHz i7, 3.6GHz i9
Detailed specs coming soon
iMac w/Retina 5K display
(27-inch Early 2019)
(March 2019)
Model ID: iMac19,1
3.0GHz i5, 3.1GHz i5, 3.7GHz i5, 3.6GHz i9
iMac w/Retina 4K display
(21.5-inch Early 2019)
(March 2019)
Model ID:iMac19,2
3.6GHz i3, 3.0GHz i5, 3.2GHz i7
iMac w/Retina 5K display
(27-inch Mid 2017)
(June 2017)
Model ID:iMac18,3
3.4GHz i5, 3.5GHz i5, 3.8GHz i5, 4.2GHz i7
iMac w/Retina 4K display
(21.5-inch Mid 2017)
(June 2017)
Model ID:iMac18,2
3.0GHz i5, 3.4GHz i5, 3.6GHz i7
iMac (21.5-inch Mid 2017)
(June 2017)
Model ID:iMac18,1
2.3GHz i5
MacBook Pro (13-inch Touch Mid 2020)
(May, 2020)
Model ID: MacBookPro16,3
1.4GHz i5, 1.7GHz i7
Detailed specs coming soon
Install Videos coming soon
MacBook Pro (13-inch Touch Mid 2020)
(May, 2020)
Model ID: MacBookPro16,2
2.0GHz i5, 2.3GHz i7
Detailed specs coming soon
Install Videos coming soon
MacBook Pro (16-inch Touch Mid 2019)
(November, 2019)
Model ID: MacBookPro16,1 or MacBookPro16,4
2.6GHz i7, 2.3GHz i9, 2.4GHz i9
Install Videos coming soon
MacBook Pro (15-inch Touch Mid 2019)
(May, 2019)
Model ID: MacBookPro15,1; MacBookPro15,3
2.6GHz i7, 2.3GHz i9, 2.4GHz i9
Install Videos coming soon
MacBook Pro (13-inch Touch Mid 2019)
(July, 2019)
Model ID: MacBookPro15,4
1.4GHz i5, 1.7GHz i7
Install Videos coming soon
MacBook Pro (13-inch Touch Mid 2019)
(May, 2019)
Model ID: MacBookPro15,2
2.4GHz i5, 2.8GHz i7
Install Videos coming soon
MacBook Pro (15-inch Touch Mid 2018)
(July, 2018)
Model ID: MacBookPro15,1
2.2GHz i7, 2.6GHz i7, 2.9GHz i9
Install Videos coming soon
MacBook Pro (13-inch Touch Mid 2018)
(July, 2018)
Model ID: MacBookPro15,2
2.3GHz i5, 2.7GHz i7
Install Videos coming soon
MacBook Pro (15-inch Touch Mid 2017)
(June, 2017)
Model ID: MacBookPro14,3
2.8GHz i7, 2.9GHz i7, 3.1GHz i7
MacBook Pro (13-inch Touch Mid 2017)
(June, 2017)
Model ID: MacBookPro14,2
3.1GHz i5, 3.3GHz i5, 3.5GHz i7
MacBook Pro (13-inch Retina display Mid 2017)
(June, 2017)
Model ID: MacBookPro14,1
2.3GHz i5, 2.5GHz i7
MacBook Pro (15-inch Touch Late 2016)
(October, 2016)
Model ID: MacBookPro13,3
2.6GHz, 2.7GHz, 2.9GHz
MacBook Pro (13-inch Touch Late 2016)
(October, 2016)
Model ID: MacBookPro13,2
2.9GHz, 3.1GHz, 3.3GHz
MacBook Pro (13-inch Retina display Late 2016)
(October, 2016)
Model ID: MacBookPro13,1
2.0GHz, 2.4GHz
MacBook Air (13-inch Early 2020)
(March 2020)
Model ID: MacBookAir9,1
1.1GHz i3, 1.1GHz i5, 1.2GHz i7
MacBook Air (13-inch Mid 2019)
(July 2019)
Model ID: MacBookAir8,2
1.6GHz i5
MacBook Air (13-inch Late 2018)
(November 2018)
Model ID: MacBookAir8.1
1.6GHz i5
Mac mini (Late 2018)
(November, 2018)
Model ID: Macmini8,1
3.6GHz i3, 3.0GHz i5, 3.2GHz i7
Mac Pro Rack (Late 2019)
(December 2019)
Model ID: MacPro7,1
3.5GHz 8-Core
Install videos coming soon
Mac Pro Rack (Late 2019)
(December 2019)
Model ID: MacPro7,1
3.3GHz 12-Core
Install videos coming soon
Mac Pro Rack (Late 2019)
(December 2019)
Model ID: MacPro7,1
3.2GHz 16-Core
Install videos coming soon
Mac Pro Rack (Late 2019)
(December 2019)
Model ID: MacPro7,1
2.7GHz 24-Core
Install videos coming soon
Mac Pro Rack (Late 2019)
(December 2019)
Model ID: MacPro7,1
2.5GHz 28-Core
Install videos coming soon
Mac Pro (Late 2019)
(December 2019)
Model ID: MacPro7,1
3.5GHz 8-Core
Mac Pro (Late 2019)
(December 2019)
Model ID: MacPro7,1
3.3GHz 12-Core
Mac Pro (Late 2019)
(December 2019)
Model ID: MacPro7,1
3.2GHz 16-Core
Mac Pro (Late 2019)
(December 2019)
Model ID: MacPro7,1
2.7GHz 24-Core
Mac Pro (Late 2019)
(December 2019)
Model ID: MacPro7,1
2.5GHz 28-Core
PC Compatible
Compatible with Intel / AMD based desktop/laptop PCs with built-in Thunderbolt 3 ports.
NOT COMPATIBLE
Mac Studio (Early 2022)
(March, 2022)
Model ID: Mac13,1; Mac13,2
Apple M1 Max, M1 Ultra
NOT COMPATIBLE
iMac w/Retina 4.5K display
(24-inch Mid 2021)
(May 2021)
Model ID: iMac21,1; iMac21,2
Apple M1
NOT COMPATIBLE
Mac mini (Late 2020)
(November, 2020)
Model ID: Macmini9,1
Apple M1
NOT COMPATIBLE
MacBook Air (13-inch Late 2020)
(November, 2020)
Model ID: MacBookAir10,1
Apple M1
NOT COMPATIBLE
MacBook Pro (16-inch Apple Silicon Late 2021)
(October, 2021)
Model ID: MacBookPro18,1; MacBookPro18,2
Apple M1 Pro, M1 Max
NOT COMPATIBLE
MacBook Pro (14-inch Apple Silicon Late 2021)
(October, 2021)
Model ID: MacBookPro18,3; MacBookPro18,4
Apple M1 Pro, M1 Max
NOT COMPATIBLE
MacBook Pro (13-inch Apple Silicon Late 2020)
(November, 2020)
Model ID: MacBookPro17,1
Apple M1
Includes
- (1) Node Titan
- (1) Radeon Pro W5700 Workstation graphics card
- (1) Thunderbolt 3 cable
- (1) Quick start guide
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Customer Ratings
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4.6 / 5
17 out of 18 (94%) reviewers would recommend this product
Verified Buyer
Reviewer: Reviewer3593625085
Rating: 3/5
Good Product, Unfortunate Mishap
March 1, 2025
I ordered the AKiTiO Node Titan because of its solid, all metal construction; clean looks; and the good reputation I've always believed OWC to have. My 3-star rating has nothing to do with the quality of the product. The AKiTiO Node Titan itself is a fantastic eGPU.
However, my unit did not come with the advertised Thunderbolt cable in the box, which is the reason for my mediocre star rating. For whatever reason this snuck past quality control.
I emailed OWC support and they asked me to send them pictures of the packaging etc. so that they could verify that there indeed was no cable in the box. The process, from contacting support to receiving the cable that should've been in the box from the start, took two weeks. That was the disappointment with this purchase. I would recommend this item to a friend! This review is from AKiTiO Node Titan Thunderbolt 3 eGPU Enclosure with 650W PSU.
Response from OWC, Support
March 3, 2025
Thank you for your review and feedback! We’re glad to hear that you’re happy with the AKiTiO Node Titan and its performance. However, we sincerely apologize for the issue with the missing Thunderbolt cable and the delays in getting it to you. This certainly isn’t the experience we aim to provide, and we completely understand your frustration. We appreciate you bringing this to our attention, and we’ll be looking into how we can improve our quality control process to avoid this kind of issue in the future. Please feel free to contact us if you have any further questions, comments, or concerns.
https://eshop.macsales.com/Service/
Verified Buyer
Reviewer: Reviewer3183646743
Rating: 3/5
Looks great……
July 18, 2024
Great look, fans noisy, and PCI slot don't have pop-outs for wider GPU, and creates obstruction for ventilation. This review is from AKiTiO Node Titan Thunderbolt 3 eGPU Enclosure with 650W PSU.
Response from OWC, Support
July 18, 2024
Thank you for the feedback. We will pass the information you provided to our product development team so they can look into these concerns. Please feel free to contact us if you have any further questions, comments, or concerns. https://eshop.macsales.com/Service/
Verified Buyer
Reviewer: wei703
Rating: 5/5
No surprises, plug and play
January 22, 2024
Completely plug and play. No need to install drivers or worry about having enough power to run a RTX 4060Ti. I would recommend this item to a friend! This review is from (*) AKiTiO Node Titan Thunderbolt 3 eGPU Enclosure with 650W PSU.
Response from OWC, Support
January 22, 2024
Thank you so much for your amazing 5/5 star review! We are thrilled to hear that your experience with our product was seamless and hassle-free. Our team works hard to ensure that all of our products are plug and play, so you don't have to worry about any surprises or complex installations. We appreciate your support and are grateful for your trust in MacSales.com.
Verified Buyer
Reviewer: Reviewer781198778
Rating: 5/5
Awesome Product
January 19, 2024
Meets all expectations. No overheating at all and very quiet. I'm using it with an RX5700 and TB3 to TB2 adapter for my Mac Mini late 2014; everything runs smoothly. Highly recommended. I would recommend this item to a friend! This review is from AKiTiO Node Titan Thunderbolt 3 eGPU Enclosure with 650W PSU.
Response from OWC, Support
January 19, 2024
Thank you so much for your amazing review! We're thrilled to hear that our product is exceeding your expectations. It's great to know that it's been working flawlessly with your Mac Mini late 2014 and RX5700, without any overheating or noise issues. We truly appreciate your recommendation and are grateful for your support. Please feel free to contact us if you have any further questions, comments, or concerns.
https://eshop.macsales.com/Service/
Verified Buyer
Reviewer: nickyMac
Rating: 5/5
Very Nice eGPU Enclosure
May 20, 2023
Let me start by saying shipping was fast and was packaged very well. Very easy to open the enclosure and install the GPU. Works great on my 2018 Mac mini, I did order a longer thunderbolt 3 cable, just incase the cable that came with it didn't reach. Did some CPU & GPU testing and the eGPU seemed to be working as expected. Very surprised on how quiet the unit is, even when the GPU fans come on you can't even hear them. I'm not a gammer I purchased this mostly for video and audio production. Tech & costomer support is a 5 star, I would recommend this item to a friend! This review is from AKiTiO Node Titan Thunderbolt (USB-C) eGPU Enclosure + Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 580 Graphics Card Bundle.
Response from OWC, Support
May 22, 2023
Thank you for taking the time to provide us with your honest feedback. nickyMac. Thank you for taking the time to let us know that the AKiTio Node has exceeded all your expectations and is more than you anticipated. Don't hesitate to contact us with further questions, comments, or concerns. https://eshop.macsales.com/Service/
Verified Buyer
Reviewer: Geckocomp
Rating: 5/5
Works as stated, nice enclosure
February 27, 2023
Everything works as stated and had no issues in setting it up. Only thing is the “tested” video card is clearly “used” and has signs of more long term use. However still ok with the purchase. I would recommend this item to a friend! This review is from AKiTiO Node Titan Thunderbolt (USB-C) eGPU Enclosure + Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 580 Graphics Card Bundle.
Response from OWC, Support
March 1, 2023
Whether its new or used, we try to provide the same great experience to whomever may make a purchase. For the times where its used though, we make sure that each product is thoroughly tested and appropriately priced, that way no matter how you buy, you always know you are getting a deal. We appreciate the feedback, and are truly glad to hear that you are still happy with your purchase.
Verified Buyer
Reviewer: WildRabbit-66016
Rating: 5/5
I'm using it right now
January 13, 2023
The Mac Studio with OS Ventura. Is not easy to incorporate Protools 2022 with an upgrade. You must bring in other people to help because of apples protection protocols. But it possible to accomplish. I worked with Chris from OWC tech. support, who did not give himself enough credit, but was very helpful in making the process happen. He has the knowledge> I would recommend this item to a friend! This review is from AKiTiO Node Titan Thunderbolt 3 eGPU Enclosure with 650W PSU.
Response from OWC, Support
January 19, 2023
We're glad to hear that your very pleased with your AKiTio Node Titan and it met all your expectations. We are pleased that Chris was very helpful and helped you set the unit up for you. Please feel free to contact us if you have any further questions, comments, or concerns. https://eshop.macsales.com/Service/
Verified Buyer
Reviewer: WildRaven-50446bob
Rating: 5/5
New life for my old gamer laptop!
October 22, 2022
Great and beautiful product. Perfectly match with my new GTX. Above my expectations. Thanks! I would recommend this item to a friend! This review is from AKiTiO Node Titan Thunderbolt 3 eGPU Enclosure with 650W PSU.
Response from OWC, Support
October 26, 2022
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave your review. We are glad to hear that you were very pleased with your AkiTio Node Titan. Please feel free to contact us if you have any further questions, comments, or concerns. https://eshop.macsales.com/Service/
Verified Buyer
Reviewer: BetterFinch-29371
Rating: 4/5
My first eGPU
December 10, 2021
Seems to be a good product with a couple issues. Not really a problem, but it's huge: maybe 12 inches long, 10 inches high and about 6 inched wide. I was going to put it on my desk but ended up putting it on the floor under my desk which works fine. The included TB3 cable is pretty short so this also limits where you put the unit. The instructions are almost completely useless. Fortunately it is really easy to install a GPU in this device. The only thing that caused me pause was the additional power cables; there are 2 sets of cables: two 2 prong and two 4 prong, for a 6 prong plug on the GPU. One set worked and the other did not, no clue why. With one set, the fans on my GPU would never turn on, with the other, the fans worked fine. The power switch is a tad confusing, in that obviously it needs to be on for the unit to work, but you also have to turn it off when you turn off the connected computer, or the fans in the eGPU run constantly. My unit is connected to a Mac mini which I do power off and I didn't want the eGPU on 24/7.
The good part is I am getting 60fps in World of Warcraft. Super happy about the performance. Overall I like this device. I bought it here because everything I have bought from OWC over the years has been 100% compatible with any Mac I have used it for. I would recommend this item to a friend! This review is from AKiTiO Node Titan Thunderbolt 3 eGPU Enclosure with 650W PSU.
Response from OWC, Support
December 15, 2021
Thank you so much Sevendogs for taking the time to leave your review. We are glad to hear that your expectation were met with our AkiTio Node Titan. Please feel free to contact us if you have any further questions, comments, or concerns.
Phone 1-800-275-4576 or +1-815-338-8685
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Thanks for choosing OWC, and have a great Holiday!
Verified Buyer
Reviewer: jonnyjay23
Rating: 4/5
High quality
July 8, 2021
This enclosure is premium quality and a solid build. I highly recommend it. I would recommend this item to a friend! This review is from AKiTiO Node Titan Thunderbolt 3 eGPU Enclosure with 650W PSU.
Response from OWC, Support
July 9, 2021
Good to hear! Appreciate the feedback and hope you enjoy the external graphics!
Verified Buyer
Reviewer: wysihappy4real
Rating: 5/5
Outstanding Power & Excellent Results!
May 2, 2021
It compliments by adding superb eGPU power and easy setup in the Get Info of any Mac software. Buy it today you won’t be disappointed! No more lag, say goodbye to the spinning wheel of wonder! Renders are off the chart! Muscle in the benefits of tweaking the Cores of your graphic cards and watch your content fly! You can also use it to power your MacBook Pro with the eGPU freeing all other ports for other peripherals. AKiTio Node Titan Thunderbolt leaves everyone else in the dust! I would recommend this item to a friend! This review is from (*) AKiTiO Node Titan Thunderbolt 3 eGPU Enclosure with 650W PSU.
Verified Buyer
Reviewer: MacMan36
Location: WI
Age: 35-44
Experience Level: Power User
Owned Product: 1-3 months
Rating: 5/5
Outstanding eGPU setup
July 4, 2020
I got this to go with my new Mac Mini and I must say that I am impressed. The Node Titan is a really good enclosure and I love the tool-less installation for cards. As for the card itself, I honestly wasn't expecting much considering it is only a midrange graphics card, but it runs like a champ and is able to handle pretty much everything I use it for. The fans keep the setup from overheating and they don't make much noise, which is awesome. Overall I am quite pleased. I would recommend this item to a friend! This review is from AKiTiO Node Titan Thunderbolt 3 eGPU Enclosure + AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT Graphics Card Bundle.
Verified Buyer
Reviewer: VicWind
Location: Vancouver
Age: 45-54
Experience Level: Power User
Owned Product: 1-3 months
Rating: 5/5
Great for rendering
July 3, 2020
Using this mainly for Resolve 16 on my 2018 Mac Mini. Speeds up workflow considerably, letting me render simple video, (HD) with basic grading and titles, almost 1.5x realtime. 4K is working at 17-20fps for renders. Before getting this box, it was like 2-10fps depending on the shot. Wow! Future proof as well, I may put in a Vega64 when I do more 4k stuff.
Fast shipping and perfect service, as always. Love these folks!
I would recommend this item to a friend! This review is from AKiTiO Node Titan Thunderbolt 3 eGPU Enclosure + Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 580 Graphics Card Bundle.
Verified Buyer
Reviewer: corb
Location: west coast
Age: 55-65
Experience Level: IT Professional
Owned Product: 1-3 months
Rating: 5/5
Huge performance increase
July 1, 2020
I use this for video production on a Mac mini (Prem Pro, Da Vinci Resolve, Avid). I have a Radeon Pro W5700 installed driving two 4K UHD monitors. The performance increase has been enormous and I can also do realtime viewing with multiple effects at full 4k 10 bit resolution and no stuttering. The only issue I've had is that if the Mac goes to sleep all the displays go black on rewake and the system has to be rebooted. This is apparently an OSX bug that effects all enclosures. Quiet, Sleek design, exactly the right size, trivial install (although a little text on the power cables would have helped). I would recommend this item to a friend! This review is from AKiTiO Node Titan Thunderbolt 3 eGPU Enclosure with 650W PSU.
Verified Buyer
Reviewer: photoman
Location: Raleigh, NC
Age: Over 65
Experience Level: Power User
Owned Product: less than a month
Rating: 5/5
Outstanding in every way!
May 20, 2020
The Akitio Node Titan with W5700 replaces my Blackmagic eGPU Pro and it’s an ideal upgrade. For essentially the same cost I get a unit that’s demonstrably faster, more versatile and — a most pleasant surprise — virtually as quiet as the Blackmagic unit. The footprint of the Akitio is only slightly larger, but gives me a unit that I can upgrade as newer and more powerful cards come to market. Finally, it’s always a pleasure working with an OWC product, whose makers stand behind what they make. I would recommend this item to a friend!
Reviewer: HappyMac53
Location: NC
Age: Over 65
Experience Level: IT Professional
Owned Product: less than a month
Rating: 5/5
A well built eGPU
May 16, 2020
I received my AKiTiO Node Titan Thunderbolt 3 eGPU Enclosure with Radeon RX 580 GPU quickly, only a couple of days after placing my order. While both units are shipped together they are in their own individual packaging. The card must be inserted in the eGPU enclosure which is a simple plugin that requires no tools. The AKiTiO enclosure is extremely well built and provides both the power and cooling requirements for a more powerful graphics card upgrade at a later date if needed. The eGPU enclosure has a built-in power supply so only a standard 3-prong power cable connects the unit to power (no external large power brick.) The unit is near-silent at idle but there is a little fan hum if you listen closely. This was only apparent to me because I'm using it with a silent Mac Mini. Performance is good...many times the graphics abilities built into my Mini. It did seem large at first but upon consideration, I understand that room provides future upgradability. It was a plug and play setup and I had it up and running in about 10 mins. I'm very pleased so far with this purchase. I would recommend this item to a friend! This review is from AKiTiO Node Titan Thunderbolt 3 eGPU Enclosure + Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 580 Graphics Card Bundle.
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