OWC Mercury Helios FX 650

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OWC Mercury Helios FX 650

Thunderbolt 3 External GPU (eGPU) Expansion Solution with AMD Radeon RX 580 Video Card


Mfr P/N: HELFX6RX580 OWC SKU: OWCHELFX6RX580

Your Mac or Windows PC Will Never Be the Same Again

  • Massive GPU performance
  • Enhance VR, AR, 3D and video workflows
  • Elevate gaming performance
  • Mac and Windows PC compatible
  • macOS 10.13.x and later plug ‘n play, enjoy 10.14.x “Mojave” optimizations
  • Exceed AVID Media Composer system requirements
  • HDMI, DisplayPort and DVI connectivity
  • Utilize multiple displays
  • For desktops and notebooks – even powers/charges notebooks up to 100W!
  • Thunderbolt cable included
  • 3 Year OWC Limited Warranty
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Desktop Class Graphics. No Problem.

Transform MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, Mac mini, iMac, or any Thunderbolt 3 equipped PC into a high-end graphics processing workstation. The OWC Mercury Helios FX 650 eGPU comes ready to perform with an 8GB high-end Radeon RX 580 GPU that utilizes 36 compute units to deliver up to a whopping 6.2 TFLOPs of performance. With support built into the latest macOS and Windows 10, adding this processing power is as simple as plugging the Mercury Helios FX 650 into your computer's Thunderbolt 3 port.

Work Faster. Play Faster.

Modern software and operating systems utilize the massive power housed in the GPU to enhance the performance that spans nearly everything you do. And nowhere is GPU realized more than with graphics intensive programs, video editing suites and VR/AR software. With the graphics processing power capabilities Radeon RX 580, experience shorter rendering times and faster effects operations with Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve, Avid, Adobe, and other video suites.All that extra speed empowers you to iterate and experiment more. Allowing you to push that latest edit to the next level, or journey on a different path to see where it takes your creative vision.When you need to take a break from work, the same horsepower delivers incredible gaming graphics and higher FPS at higher resolutions. With full support for Apple Metal as well as OpenGL/CL, there's no limit to what you can accomplish and experience.

Look Elsewhere for Planned Obsolescence

Unlike other eGPUs, the Helios FX 650 is upgradeable. When the time comes for a better GPU, we made upgrading super simple so you can reuse your investment for years to come. That's better for you, and produces much less e-waste. The high power capabilities will let you run the demanding GPUs of today and tomorrow. The chassis is made of recyclable materials as well, which makes the Helios FX 650 the smart upgradeable and recyclable choice.

Designed for Excellence

Keeping this much graphics processing power cool and quiet is a tall order, but Mercury Helios FX delivers. With a large variable speed, temperature-controlled fan, the Mercury Helios FX plays nicely even in the most noise-sensitive environments. Minimal noise is only part of the equation. Reducing the number of cables going into your computer combines to create a clean and distraction free workspace. The Mercury Helios FX provides up to 100W of power to a connected notebook computer, freeing up a Thunderbolt 3 port and letting you keep your power adapter in your bag for life on the move.

Turbo Boost Even the Latest Models

The latest computer models, even those with discrete GPUs, can experience a performance boost with the Mercury Helios FX 650. With more dedicated memory, more processing cores, and higher clock speeds, this external GPU can take your computer further.

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  1. For easy setup OWC recommends cards that are 28 cm in length or less. Longer cards may require extra steps to remove the power supply, or may not fit at all depending on shroud design.
  2. Not compatible with Boot Camp.

Host Port Requirements

  • Thunderbolt (USB) port

SAPPHIRE PULSE Radeon RX 580 8GB GDDR5 8000MHz PCIe 3.0 Graphics Card

Resolution

  • Maximum: 5120 x 2880
  • DisplayPort: 5120×2880, 60Hz
  • HDMI: 4096×2160, 60Hz
  • DVI:2560x1600, 60Hz

Metal Compatible

  • Yes

External Connectivity

  • (1) DVI-D
  • (2) HDMI
  • (2) DisplayPort 1.4

Card Interface

  • PCIe

Card Form Factor

  • Full Length; Full Height

PCIe Lanes

  • x16

PCIe Slot

  • x16

PCIe Version

  • PCI Express 3.0

Video Memory

  • 8GB

Chipset

  • GCN

Mac OS Compatibility

  • macOS 10.12 Sierra
  • macOS 10.13 High Sierra
  • macOS 10.14 Mojave
  • macOS 10.15 Catalina
  • macOS 11.x Big Sur
  • macOS 12.x Monterey
  • macOS 13.x Ventura

PC OS Compatibility

  • Windows 10 64-bit Edition
  • Windows 7 64-bit Edition

Other Requirements

  • For computer hosts, a power supply of at least 500W is recommended.
  • 1 x 8-pin Power Connector
  • PCI Express® compliant motherboard with one x16 graphics slot

Power Draw

  • 224W (max)

Dimensions

  • Height: 12.5 cm (4.9 in)
  • Length: 23.0 cm (9.1 in)
  • Width: 4.0 cm (1.6 in)

Weight

  • 930.0 g (2.05 lbs)

OWC Mercury Helios FX 650 Thunderbolt 3 External GPU (eGPU) Expansion Solution

  1. For easy setup OWC recommends cards that are 28 cm in length or less. Longer cards may require extra steps to remove the power supply, or may not fit at all depending on shroud design.
  2. Not compatible with Boot Camp.

Chipset

  • Thunderbolt 3: (1) Intel Alpine Ridge

RoHS Compliant

  • Yes

Certifications

  • CE
  • FCC

Mac OS Compatibility

  • macOS 10.13 High Sierra
  • macOS 10.14 Mojave
  • macOS 10.15 Catalina

PC OS Compatibility

  • Windows 11
  • Windows 10 32-bit Edition
  • Windows 10 64-bit Edition
  • Windows Server 2016

Other Requirements

  • Mac: requires macOS 10.13.4 or later
  • PC: requires Windows 10 64-bit v1709 or later

Host Port Requirements

  • Thunderbolt (USB) port

Supported PCIe Cards

  • One full-length, full-height, and double-width PCIe Card
  • Any driverless PCIe card or PCIe card with a Thunderbolt-aware driver

Power Supply

  • Internal power supply

AC Input

  • 110-240V, 50-60Hz, 10A

Wattage

  • 650W

Power Delivery

  • One Thunderbolt 3 port with 85W power delivery

Expansion Slots

  • (1) PCIe 3.0 x4 slot

Device Ports

  • (1) Host Port - Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) up to 40 Gb/s (5000 MB/s)

Housing Color

  • Black

Housing Material

  • Aluminum

Color

  • Black

Dimensions

  • Height: 20.0 cm (7.9 in)
  • Length: 34.0 cm (13.4 in)
  • Width: 18.5 cm (7.3 in)

Cable Length

  • 0.50 m (1.64 ft.)

Weight

  • 3.2 kg (7.05 lbs)

Output Connection

  • Thunderbolt 3

Ambient Temperature

  • Operating: 32°F to 95°F (0°C to 35°C)

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    Notes:
    • eGPUs are supported by any Mac with an Intel processor and Thunderbolt (USB-C) ports running macOS High Sierra 10.13.4 or later. Mac models with Apple silicon, including M1, M2, and later processors, do not support eGPUs. See the related Apple Support article for more on eGPU compatibility.
    • Mac mini (2018): As of October 18, 2019, not recommended with 10.15 Catalina. See Rocket Yard blog for details. Mac mini (2018) owners can avoid potential problems by making sure the external display is connected directly to the Mac mini when booting. Once macOS desktop has loaded, switch the display cable to the eGPU.
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