Apple today released a new security update for macOS High Sierra 10.13.4, which comes nearly one month after the first version of macOS High Sierra 10.13.4 was released to the public.
April 7th Update: wrote a script, to unblock TB1/2 Macs from using external GPU in 10.13.4. Also updated his to enable external GPU mode for more AMD cards. Last but not least, a collaborative effort is under way to enable. March 30th Update: The final build of 10.13.4 arrived yesterday and officially reserves external GPU capability for Thunderbolt 3 Macs only. If you're using a non-TB3 Mac with an eGPU setup, make sure to stay on 10.13.3 until further notice.
Read our in 10.13.4. February 6th Update: 10.13.4 Beta 2 came out today and it broke compatibility with Thunderbolt 1 & 2 Macs. External GPU functionality now only works with Thunderbolt 3 Macs. Please stay tuned for further development. In the meantime, don't update to this beta 2 of 10.13.4 if you have a non-TB3 Mac.
With the release of High Sierra 10.13.4 beta today, we noticed significant improvements for external graphics use. The first visual change is the addition of a top menu icon, dedicated to ejecting an attached eGPU prior to physically disconnecting it. Another welcome enhancement is true hot-plug functionality.
Prior to 10.13.4, hot-plugging an external GPU would bring a notification message to log out then log back in to use eGPU. This is no longer necessary. In 10.13.4, the eGPU will be activated almost immediately if you use a macOS-compatible Thunderbolt 3 enclosure in conjunction with a natively supported Radeon card (listed in the tables below). Hot unplugging needs more work because I encountered system crashes when removing the eGPU. I just updated to 10.13.2 and noticed the way login is handled when connected to my LG 5K Ultrafine is changed. Previously the login would appear on the MacBook screen and the LG would remain blank until desktop but now the boot loading bar and the login appears on the LG display, I wonder if this has an effect on eGPU usage? Might switch my 1070 out for my 580 to see. Also, the backend of this forum/site is playing up, when I authorise reddit login I get someone else account, and it's defo not a mistake my side.
That would be a dream coming true. I believe going forward Apple will want to achieve this. Considering GPUs are being used on AR, deep learning, AI, crypto mining and gaming, Apple probably don't want to limit their eGPU support to AMD only.
Specially with Nvidia being ahead on GPUs architecture. Consider that they went from 'we don't recognize eGPUs' to 'here we have a poor AMD eGPU support and it is getting better on spring 2018'.
But this Nvidia support could take a while. If we're getting AMD support this year, I would predict Nvidia support for next year. I have a mid-2017 iMac max spec with a Radeon 580 8GB GPU inside. I want to buy the and run an eGPU in tandem with my iMac. Ideally I would get the same Radeon 580 for my eGPU and theoretically get twice the power out of my GPU (running internal and external GPU's in parallel).
I confirmed this with customer Sonnet's customer service but then I saw a YouTube video of someone who works at Sonnet saying something completely different. He says that when you plug in the Breakaway Box, the internal GPU shuts down and the eGPU takes over. Check out the video at 4:35 here: So which is it?!? Will adding an eGPU give me half the render times on Premiere Pro and Davinci Resolve? Or will adding an eGPU just make my computer's internal GPU shut off rendering the entire investment pointless? (because I would be shutting down one Radeon 580 to switch to an external Radeon 580) So confused right now.
Can someone shed some light on this? Thanks, Adrian. Both GPUs will work - generally, if you have an external monitor connected to the eGPU the internal GPU drives the internal display and the external GPU drives the external one. If not, the external GPU is just sitting there, available to software that can use it, but otherwise not doing much. For software, it's possible to select one GPU or the other, or to use both. However, most software will just use the default GPU, support for multiple is rare.
If Premiere and DaVinci support rendering on multiple GPUs then you should get a performance boost. It might not be 2x though! Software overhead means it's rarely 2x in practice, and bandwidth over thunderbolt is much lower than PCIe. It depends heavily on workload, and how bandwidth sensitive that workload is, so actual results may be close to 2x faster, or it might be less than 1.1x if the GPU spends most of its time waiting for data to transfer. So, you'll need to do some research ? Also note: if those apps support multi-GPU rendering but require CUDA for it, that setup won't work, you'll need an Nvidia GPU (in which case only the eGPU will be used).
Say hello to macOS 10.13 High Sierra, the new operating system for Mac desktops and notebooks that brings some impressive under-the-hood refinements. If you were expecting some big overhauls, chances are you’ll be disappointed at a first view. But look closer and you’ll discover the fine details that amount to a better user experience and more power for your Mac. Upgrading to macOS High Sierra is seamlessly simple, taking up little time and almost no effort.
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And with the upgrade guide we’ve prepared, you’re going to be running new OS in no time. Why you should upgrade to macOS High Sierra The team at Apple went right on target, tweaking those features and apps that promise to be in the spotlight in the near future. With a new and improved AFPS file system, a faster browser (which promises to be the fastest on the market), stellar graphics, better gaming capabilities and VR support, macOS 10.13 is definitely here to make a stand. To really give your Mac a boost, upgrading to the new High Sierra is kind of mandatory. Think only about how much space you’ll save with the new operating system that compresses video up to 40% more. MacOS High Sierra also comes with an improved Photos app, that now offers professional editing tools that will keep you hooked to find the perfect composition. Of course, the most important upgrade comes from Metal 2, that promises stellar GPU and CPU capabilities, while opening the world toward VR and AR.
So, to conclude: upgrade to macOS High Sierra for more space, speed and power. We should have started with that, right? How to prepare for the macOS High Sierra upgrade Now that you’ve decided that you cannot live without the new macOS 10.13 High Sierra, it’s time to thoroughly prepare for the upgrade. Do note that the beta version now available may not contain all the features, so if you want to upgrade for a specific feature, make sure it’s included.
In order to prepare to upgrade to High Sierra you should, of course,. As a general rule, any late 2009 Mac or newer will theoretically be able to run it without any issues. Next, you should do a thorough Mac cleanup to have it running smoothly even before upgrading. A complete cleaning process includes deleting duplicate documents, photos and files, while also removing temporary files and cache data that built up in the background. You can do this manually (if you have the patience) or you can turn to an app such as to have it do all the dirty work for you. Having a healthy Mac is key to making the most and enjoying the best of macOS High Sierra.
Thus, it’s mandatory to check if your Mac has any issues before performing the upgrade. Open Disk Utility. Select your startup drive. Click on the First Aid tab If you’re lucky, your Mac won’t have any problems.
But if you live in the real world, you’ll have to perform some repairs by using the Repair Disk. Restart and hold Command+R to perform the repairs with Disk Utility. The final preparation step regards the free space necessary for macOS High Sierra. The official sources from apple.com recommend having 8GB of free space before upgrading to the new system, but we feel more comfortable with reserving about 15GB.
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What can we say, we like our space. If you don’t have enough space, that means you Mac still needs a bit of cleaning. CHECK OUT: to get more free storage space. How to backup Mac before the upgrade Backing up your Mac before a major upgrade is a necessity, especially if you’re going for a beta version. You don’t want to risk losing any precious info, so there’s no excuse for skipping this step. You can easily backup your Mac by turning to Apple’s own software, Time Machine, that saves a copy of everything on your Mac on hourly, daily, monthly and weekly backups. What’s more, except the automatic backups, you can also customize the process and have your most precious docs and files backed up manually from System Preferences.
In order to use Time Machine, you also need an external storage device. The bigger the better.
Choose your favorite from USB, SDD, NAS drive or Thunderbolt hard drive. Step by step upgrade to macOS High Sierra Once you’ve prepared your Mac for the upgrade, it’s time to get the process started. Read on to find a comprehensive guide to a fast and safe upgrade. Choose a safe and trusted network for the upgrade All major upgrades should be done from a trusted network, adding speed and safety to your download and installation. The best place to perform the upgrade is from the comfort of your home network and you should avoid WIFI connections and especially hotels, restaurants or public networks. Log into iCloud This step is pretty straightforward, yet necessary for the upgrade process, as many Mac apps have iCloud integrated parts.
So, to have everything run smoothly, log into your account and proceed. Update to the latest version of your current OS To avoid any problems in the upgrade process, having the latest updated version for your current OS is mandatory. Because your OS is going to be as stable as possible, with all the initial issues fixed and all bugs eliminated. Make sure you’re running the latest updated version by checking the Updates folder in the App store. It’s also important to have all 3rd party apps updated to their latest version as well.
Check the apps purchased through the App Store by using the same method as above. For the other apps you’ve externally brought in you’ll need to perform a manual update. Download macOS High Sierra Right now, macOS High Sierra is already available for all users. You can download it in the standard fashion on the Mac App Store. Here's the.
Upgrade to macOS High Sierra Open the installer from Applications (if it doesn’t open automatically) and hit continue. The on-screen instructions are going to make it really easy for you, so follow them religiously and you won’t be able to do any wrong. Next, make sure to set up for automatic updates from your System Preferences and the App Store, in order to always have your Mac performing at its best. So there you have it!
We hope you enjoy the upgraded features and your Mac’s new regained speed and, hopefully, extra space. These might also interest you:.