eGPU for windows bootcamp unofficial workarounds
I noticed that apples eGPU webpage says that eGPUs are not supported for bootcamp . This seems strange to me, since if eGPUs work on MacOS, and bootcamp can access the GPU built into the laptop (MacBook Pro 2018), then surely there's some artificial barrier put up because they don't want eGPUs on windows partition for some reason??
Download Bootcamp drivers via Brigadier. Patch EFI partition <apple_set_os.efi v0.5>. Boot Windows 10. Install Bootcamp drivers. Install Bootcamp updates and reboot. Install Windows updates (many), drivers updates (optional, many) and reboot. Disable FaceTime Camera device. Once everything is up-to-date, turn off the computer.
Help setting up eGPU for Bootcamp (Updated)
The current problem being that it seems to get stuck booting up Windows or Mac once everything is set. I also obviously can't install any new Nvidia drivers if they can't find the hardware yet. So far, after looking into some local sources and egpu .io, I've managed to find the Snappy Driver Installer and an instruction guide for help.
Complete a Windows 10 install through Boot Camp Assistant and install Boot Camp drivers. Enroll in Windows Insider Program and select the Dev Channel then install available updates. Create a REG file in Notepad with the output below, double-click to add to values to the registry then restart.
Boot Camp eGPU Setup Guide
Boot Camp eGPU setup on a Mac can be plug-and-play for some and a total nightmare for others. The easiest Thunderbolt 3 Mac to pair with an eGPU is one that has Intel integrated graphics only such as the 13″ MacBook Pro and 2018/2020 Mac mini.
Now, that app will automatically offload heavy graphics tasks to your eGPU ! Step 8: Install Windows via Boot Camp (Optional) Want access to Windows -only games like Call of Duty: Warzone or Forza Horizon? Set up Boot Camp : Use Boot Camp Assistant (built into macOS) to partition your drive. Install Windows 10 (or 11 ) onto the partition.
Scripts to install Windows 11 on Mac with Boot Camp
Learn how to install Windows 11 on your Mac with Boot Camp using scripts, hybrid ISOs, and drivers, step by step and without complicating your life.
