Adding An eGPU To The 1st Gen Intel Mac Mini

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In a previous video I upgraded my original 2007 "polycarbonate" Intel Mac Mini's CPU, RAM and storage. I also tried to get an external GPU working to replace the frankly awful onboard GMA 950 graphics, but I couldn't get it to work. Well, I'm back - and with some good news...

Relevant Links: Apple GPU Compatibility List: https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/gpu-compatibility-list-for-cmp.2174600/ EXP GDC Beast eGPU Interface: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005006284934523.html Mini PCI to 2x PCI Interface: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005114146735.html eGPU Interface: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005004833260603.html eGPU Enclosure: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005699173776.html

"Maxxed Mini" Mac Mini Upgrade Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SSKK7ZjhkC4 Portal Teaser Trailer (2006): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TluRVBhmf8w Action Retro HP TouchPad video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i7dVE96_75U

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Chapters: 00:00 Intel Mac Mini Upgrades - CPU, RAM & SSD 01:07 Teardown & MiniPCIe To PCI Express Interface 03:18 GPU Test 1: NVIDIA GeForce 7300GT PCIe 03:59 GPU Test 2: NVIDIA GeForce 7300GT PCIe w/ Apple firmware 04:45 GPU Test 3: ATI Radeon 2600 XT PCIe w/ Apple firmware 05:29 Adding PCI Slots To The Intel Mac Mini!? Why Not. (Radeon HD5450 Test) 07:20 Now You’re Thinking With Portals 08:26 The Intel 945GM Chipset RAM Situation 10:14 Testing The Radeon 2600 XT - Again 11:57 Introducing The Radeon HD 5770 15:14 HD 5770 Refurb / Modification... 19:54 Building The eGPU Enclosure 23:29 Final Test - Half-Life 2: Lost Coast ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NjX6SyvMuuU