FS: StarTech Thuderbolt 3 Cable, 2Meters, 4k60, 40Gbps, USB Type C Cable

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geekiegeek

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#259936 31-Oct-2019 14:59

Due to a mix up with Amazon delivery I have ended up with two of these so selling one - Amazon support said I could keep it. Its brand new in packet and hasn't been used. Note that this is a 2 meter length active cable so will provide full 40Gbps for uses such as connecting an eGPU which is what I use it for - no more noisy eGPU on my desk :-)

Full specs at Amazon - Specs

$90 with free shipping. Hit me up on DM if interested.

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#2347006 1-Nov-2019 00:26

how well does this actually work with an egpu? have you done any tests with performance numbers using an egpu (with a decently powerful gpu and a demanding game/benchmark-app) with this cable vs a standard/short 1 foot cable it likely comes with?

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#2347053 1-Nov-2019 08:51

It shouldn't make any difference I wouldn't think, if you are connecting at 40Gbps you are connecting at 40Gbps. MacOS shows a full 40Gbps so that's enough for me. Can't say I've noticed any difference in use but I'm no hardcore gamer.

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#2347380 1-Nov-2019 19:44

neon:

how well does this actually work with an egpu? have you done any tests with performance numbers using an egpu (with a decently powerful gpu and a demanding game/benchmark-app) with this cable vs a standard/short 1 foot cable it likely comes with?

i use a eGPU with my MacBook and Windows Boot camp. I currently have 5700XT which while is supported, is causing me issues, going to put my 590 back in. But under Boot Camp windows, you get a much more FPS that your onboard, your GPU is only running at x4 and not normal x16. I enjoy a single cable to plug into my eGPU, with dual screens and it also charges my machine (15" MacBook needs 85watt). I also have a 4 USB Ports on my eGPU and NIC port

Balm its gone!