First time diving into an eGPU world and I'm so glad I went for the Mantiz!! the performance is better than expected for n external solution. I have an ssd inside to store all my games as I run Linux and windows so when I need to dual boot into windows for work but have time for a game I can simply use the linked drive to play rather than 2 copies of everything. My average transfer speed between my SSD and Linux is 215MB/s (Not megabits) and I haven't pushed the GPU yet as I'll be upgrading to a 5700xt after the new Radeon launch and prices drop lol.
Windows is full plug and play with this unit, simply plug it in and give it up to 20 seconds depending on what you're doing and it'll fire up the external monitor and your ready to rock. Linux requires a log out of reboot depending on your distro and setup... I'm still new at this but technically Fedora, Ubuntu, KDE neon and Manjaro work pretty easily but once you config it boot up can be a bit faster. Hopefully TB support at a plug and play level for eGPU's makes it to the kernel soon but I works fine as is apart from a reboot.
I've been in touch with Mantiz in regards to the PSU noise and after I pulled it apart we do agree that the fan "may" be a tad noisy/scratchy kind of sound but they were happily going to swap it out for me, I had already purchased a Thermaltake PSU to replace the original so I didn't take them up on the offer but they are very fast to respond on Facebook messenger so get in touch with them if you need anything or have any issues.
If you're like me and tossing up between the branded but older Razer core enclosures or the Akito's... don't! This thing is very well built, faster with the 2 TB controllers and my SSD speed confirm that. Only thing I'd do if you're a quiet PC person like me is grab (as I did) 2 Noctua 120mm (1x 3 pin for PSU & 1x4 pin PWM for the enclosure) and if your GPU has zero rpm fans you're laughing as it's DEAD silent!!!
That's my review, I highly recommend and if you're on the fence I can assure you it's worth the chance.
(Also I had to order on Amazon US as I'm from Australia but they don't come up on the Aus Amazon for some reason... even with that the shipping was super fast and I still paid less than a Razor core in Aus so winner winner)
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Fantastic quality and does exactly what you need.... Well!
First time diving into an eGPU world and I'm so glad I went for the Mantiz!! the performance is better than expected for n external solution. I have an ssd inside to store all my games as I run Linux and windows so when I need to dual boot into windows for work but have time for a game I can simply use the linked drive to play rather than 2 copies of everything. My average transfer speed between my SSD and Linux is 215MB/s (Not megabits) and I haven't pushed the GPU yet as I'll be upgrading to a 5700xt after the new Radeon launch and prices drop lol.Windows is full plug and play with this unit, simply plug it in and give it up to 20 seconds depending on what you're doing and it'll fire up the external monitor and your ready to rock. Linux requires a log out of reboot depending on your distro and setup... I'm still new at this but technically Fedora, Ubuntu, KDE neon and Manjaro work pretty easily but once you config it boot up can be a bit faster. Hopefully TB support at a plug and play level for eGPU's makes it to the kernel soon but I works fine as is apart from a reboot.I've been in touch with Mantiz in regards to the PSU noise and after I pulled it apart we do agree that the fan "may" be a tad noisy/scratchy kind of sound but they were happily going to swap it out for me, I had already purchased a Thermaltake PSU to replace the original so I didn't take them up on the offer but they are very fast to respond on Facebook messenger so get in touch with them if you need anything or have any issues.If you're like me and tossing up between the branded but older Razer core enclosures or the Akito's... don't! This thing is very well built, faster with the 2 TB controllers and my SSD speed confirm that. Only thing I'd do if you're a quiet PC person like me is grab (as I did) 2 Noctua 120mm (1x 3 pin for PSU & 1x4 pin PWM for the enclosure) and if your GPU has zero rpm fans you're laughing as it's DEAD silent!!!That's my review, I highly recommend and if you're on the fence I can assure you it's worth the chance.(Also I had to order on Amazon US as I'm from Australia but they don't come up on the Aus Amazon for some reason... even with that the shipping was super fast and I still paid less than a Razor core in Aus so winner winner)
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Reviewed in the United States on October 21, 2020
Windows is full plug and play with this unit, simply plug it in and give it up to 20 seconds depending on what you're doing and it'll fire up the external monitor and your ready to rock. Linux requires a log out of reboot depending on your distro and setup... I'm still new at this but technically Fedora, Ubuntu, KDE neon and Manjaro work pretty easily but once you config it boot up can be a bit faster. Hopefully TB support at a plug and play level for eGPU's makes it to the kernel soon but I works fine as is apart from a reboot.
I've been in touch with Mantiz in regards to the PSU noise and after I pulled it apart we do agree that the fan "may" be a tad noisy/scratchy kind of sound but they were happily going to swap it out for me, I had already purchased a Thermaltake PSU to replace the original so I didn't take them up on the offer but they are very fast to respond on Facebook messenger so get in touch with them if you need anything or have any issues.
If you're like me and tossing up between the branded but older Razer core enclosures or the Akito's... don't! This thing is very well built, faster with the 2 TB controllers and my SSD speed confirm that. Only thing I'd do if you're a quiet PC person like me is grab (as I did) 2 Noctua 120mm (1x 3 pin for PSU & 1x4 pin PWM for the enclosure) and if your GPU has zero rpm fans you're laughing as it's DEAD silent!!!
That's my review, I highly recommend and if you're on the fence I can assure you it's worth the chance.
(Also I had to order on Amazon US as I'm from Australia but they don't come up on the Aus Amazon for some reason... even with that the shipping was super fast and I still paid less than a Razor core in Aus so winner winner)
Fantastic quality and does exactly what you need.... Well!
Reviewed in the United States on October 21, 2020
First time diving into an eGPU world and I'm so glad I went for the Mantiz!! the performance is better than expected for n external solution. I have an ssd inside to store all my games as I run Linux and windows so when I need to dual boot into windows for work but have time for a game I can simply use the linked drive to play rather than 2 copies of everything. My average transfer speed between my SSD and Linux is 215MB/s (Not megabits) and I haven't pushed the GPU yet as I'll be upgrading to a 5700xt after the new Radeon launch and prices drop lol.Reviewed in the United States on October 21, 2020
Windows is full plug and play with this unit, simply plug it in and give it up to 20 seconds depending on what you're doing and it'll fire up the external monitor and your ready to rock. Linux requires a log out of reboot depending on your distro and setup... I'm still new at this but technically Fedora, Ubuntu, KDE neon and Manjaro work pretty easily but once you config it boot up can be a bit faster. Hopefully TB support at a plug and play level for eGPU's makes it to the kernel soon but I works fine as is apart from a reboot.
I've been in touch with Mantiz in regards to the PSU noise and after I pulled it apart we do agree that the fan "may" be a tad noisy/scratchy kind of sound but they were happily going to swap it out for me, I had already purchased a Thermaltake PSU to replace the original so I didn't take them up on the offer but they are very fast to respond on Facebook messenger so get in touch with them if you need anything or have any issues.
If you're like me and tossing up between the branded but older Razer core enclosures or the Akito's... don't! This thing is very well built, faster with the 2 TB controllers and my SSD speed confirm that. Only thing I'd do if you're a quiet PC person like me is grab (as I did) 2 Noctua 120mm (1x 3 pin for PSU & 1x4 pin PWM for the enclosure) and if your GPU has zero rpm fans you're laughing as it's DEAD silent!!!
That's my review, I highly recommend and if you're on the fence I can assure you it's worth the chance.
(Also I had to order on Amazon US as I'm from Australia but they don't come up on the Aus Amazon for some reason... even with that the shipping was super fast and I still paid less than a Razor core in Aus so winner winner)
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