AKiTiO Node Titan
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AKiTiO Node Titan

Thunderbolt External GPU (eGPU) Solution with Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 580 Video Card

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AKiTiO Node Titan
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    AKiTiO Node Titan

An upgradeable plug & play Thunderbolt (USB-C) external Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 580 XT GPU (eGPU) for video editors and creative professionals

  • Transforms: gives Mac notebooks, Mac mini, iMac, NUC and other slotless machines high-performance gaming, video editing, and graphics functionality
  • Immediate ROI: up to 20x the Metal performance to reduce effects and render times
  • Next level gaming: Increase FPS unlocking smoother gameplay
  • 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
  • 2 Year OWC Limited Warranty
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Enjoy life-like high FPS games, 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 AKiTiO Node Titan and transform your MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, Mac mini, iMac, and any Thunderbolt (USB-C) equipped PC into a high-end graphics processing workstation.
UP TO 20x 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

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 (USB-C) equipped computer to utilize the power of the Radeon RX 580.

Explore a Different Reality

Immerse yourself in stunningly realistic high FPS gaming; perform rapid video renders and enjoy buttery smooth playback; easily work with VR, AR, and animation apps; and/or utilize a VR headset…all without compromise or the big cost of buying/building a new machine. Without an eGPU like Node Titan, exploring new dimensions with an Oculus Rift or HTC Vive VR headset on a standard notebook was pure fantasy. To start seeing what you've been missing, just plug a VR headset directly into your graphics card's DisplayPort. You can also connect a second or third external display for extra workspace.

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 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. 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. 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, Node Titan gives you the immediate power of the Radeon RX 580 plus the power of future upgradability. The biggest performance advancements over the past five years have been with GPUs, not processors. Node Titan keeps you on graphics leading edge with ease and economy.

Easily Handles Power-Hungry Cards

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.
  1. Up to 20x 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 44519 on same MacBook Pro connected via Thunderbolt 3 to an AKiTiO Node Titan eGPU with an AMD Radeon RX 580 8GB graphics card.
  2. 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.

IncludesIncludes

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  • (1) AKiTiO Node Titan External GPU (eGPU) Enclosure
  • (1) Sapphire Radeon Pulse RX 580 Video Card
  • (1) 0.7M (28") Thunderbolt Cable
  • (1) Power Cable
  • (1) Quick Start Guide for AKiTiO Node Titan
  • (1) Support Manual for AKiTiO Node Titan
  • 2 Year OWC Limited Warranty

SpecsSpecs

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  1. Host computer must support external graphics cards (eGPUs).
  2. 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) PCIe card.
  3. PCIe (x16 mechanical) slot provides up to 75W of power, but additional power can be supplied to the PCIe card by connecting a pair of 8-pin (6+2) PCIe connectors up to a maximum of 500W.
  4. At startup, the power supply fan will spin up to indicate that the power supply has been powered on. After startup, the fan will only operate when needed for cooling.
  5. Not compatible with Boot Camp.

Device Ports

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

Host Interface 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)

AKiTiO Node Titan Thunderbolt External GPU (eGPU) Solution

  1. Host computer must support external graphics cards (eGPUs).
  2. 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) PCIe card.
  3. PCIe (x16 mechanical) slot provides up to 75W of power, but additional power can be supplied to the PCIe card by connecting a pair of 8-pin (6+2) PCIe connectors up to a maximum of 500W.
  4. At startup, the power supply fan will spin up to indicate that the power supply has been powered on. After startup, the fan will only operate when needed for cooling.
  5. Not compatible with Boot Camp.
  6. Windows PC users may encounter the following error: "This device cannot find enough free resources that in can use. (Code 12)”. Please consult the Knowledgebase article "Windows PC cannot find enough resources (Code 12)" for assistance to resolve this issue.

Expansion Slots

  • Supports up to PCIe x16 mechanical, x4 electrical

Internal Connectivity

  • Dual 8-pin auxiliary power

Device Ports

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

Power Delivery

  • One Thunderbolt 3 port with 85W power delivery

Chipset / Controller

  • Thunderbolt 3: Intel JHL7440

Host Interface Requirements

  • Thunderbolt (USB) port

Mac OS Compatibility

  • 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
  • macOS 14.x Sonoma
  • macOS 15.x Sequoia

PC OS Compatibility

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

Supported PCIe Cards

  • One full-length, full-height, and double-width PCIe Card

Other Requirements

  • Mac: 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.
  • PC: Requires Windows 10 64-bit v1709 or later.
  • OS compatibility will vary by GPU. See AKiTiO Node Titan GPU Compatibility Chart for information.

Power Supply

  • Internal power supply

AC Input

  • 100-240V, 50-60Hz, 10.0A (@100V) 5.0A (@ 220V)

DC Output

  • +12V, 54A

Wattage

  • 650W

Housing Color

  • Space Gray

Housing Material

  • Aluminum

Dimensions

  • Height: 26.6 cm (10.5 in)
  • Length: 35.7 cm (14.1 in)
  • Width: 13.5 cm (5.3 in)

Weight

  • 3.5 kg (7.72 lbs)

Certifications

  • CE
  • FCC
  • VCCI
  • RCM
  • BSMI

RoHS Compliant

  • Yes

Country of Origin

  • Taiwan

TAA Compliance

  • Yes

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    4.67 out of 5

    17 out of 18 (94%) reviewers would recommend this product

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    Good Product, Unfortunate Mishap

    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 product to a friend!

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    Reviewer3593625085, 
    Mar, 1 2025 
    review of: AKiTiO Node Titan Thunderbolt 3 eGPU Enclosure with 650W PSU
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    Response from OWC, Support

    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/

    Looks great……

    Great look, fans noisy, and PCI slot don't have pop-outs for wider GPU, and creates obstruction for ventilation.

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    Reviewer3183646743, 
    Jul, 18 2024 
    review of: AKiTiO Node Titan Thunderbolt 3 eGPU Enclosure with 650W PSU
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    Response from OWC, Support

    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/

    No surprises, plug and play

    Completely plug and play. No need to install drivers or worry about having enough power to run a RTX 4060Ti.

    I would recommend this product to a friend!

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    wei703, 
    Jan, 22 2024 
    review of: (*) AKiTiO Node Titan Thunderbolt 3 eGPU Enclosure with 650W PSU
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    Response from OWC, Support

    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.

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