Razer Core X

A big box with big graphical potential

- Alan Stonebridge

Back in March, Apple added support for external graphics processors (eGPUs) in macOS 10.13.4. Razer’s Core X is one of several enclosures you can pair with your choice of card to improve a Thunderbolt 3-equipped Mac’s graphics capabilities (Apple gives recommendations at bit.ly/macegpu).

The Core X’s 6.6x14.7x9.1-inch bulk means you can fit some pretty large cards, but you need to be careful not to exceed Razer’s quoted maximum. BlackMagic’s eGPU – announced as we went to press, and made with Apple’shelp – is smaller, but you’re stuck with its Radeon Pro 580 processor.