Desktop PC Compatibility: Windows 7 / 8 / 10 / 11 / Mac Pro- Desktop PC compatiblity may require an upgrade to your system. Requirements and optional graphics card upgrades are shown below.
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- Worry-free compatibility! We guarantee our compatibility recommendations when you verify upgrade choices at time of order.
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Laptop Compatibility: Most Windows 11 / 10 / MacBook laptops- Laptop compatibility may require a USB-C or USB 3.0 adapter
- We're here to help! A systems engineer will review and verify your adapter / interface choices for your laptop model.
- Worry-free compatibility! We guarantee compatibility, and we will confirm compatibility with you in writing prior to shipping your order.
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Mounting Options
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Freestanding desk base: 12.5″ (W) × 16.8″ (W)
Space-saving desk clamp + grommet mount (bolt-down disk, 3in / 76mm diameter); no desk base
3-way mounting kit: freestanding desk base + desk clamp + grommet mount [Add $50.00 USD]
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Multi-Monitor & International Power Cables
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No upgrade: (4) standard 6ft (2m) short separate power cables, one cable per screen, USA-type 5-15P
USA-type 5-15P: Quad-head 10ft (3m) single long power cable, optimal cable management [Add $28.00 USD]
UK-type BS 1363: Quad-head 3m (10ft) single long power cable, optimal cable management [Add $35.00 USD]
Australia-type AS 3112: Quad-head 3m (10ft) single long power cable, optimal cable management [Add $35.00 USD]
Euro CEE 7/7 Schuko: Quad-head 3m (10ft) single long power cable, optimal cable management [Add $35.00 USD]
Quad-head 4.3m (14ft) extra-long power cable, any country-specific plug by shipping address [Add $35.00 USD] |
HDMI Cables
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No HDMI cables
(1) 10ft / 3m HDMI cable [Add $10.00 USD]
(2) 10ft / 3m HDMI cables [Add $20.00 USD]
(3) 10ft / 3m HDMI cables [Add $30.00 USD]
(4) 10ft / 3m HDMI cables [Add $48.00 USD] |
DisplayPort and Mini DisplayPort Cables
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No DisplayPort cables
(1) 6ft / 2m short DisplayPort cable [Add $10.00 USD]
(2) 6ft / 2m short DisplayPort cable [Add $20.00 USD]
(3) 6ft / 2m short DisplayPort cables [Add $30.00 USD]
(4) 6ft / 2m short DisplayPort cables [Add $40.00 USD]
(1) 10ft / 3m DisplayPort cable [Add $16.00 USD]
(2) 10ft / 3m DisplayPort cables [Add $32.00 USD]
(3) 10ft / 3m DisplayPort cables [Add $48.00 USD]
(4) 10ft / 3m DisplayPort cables [Add $64.00 USD] |
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No Mini DisplayPort to DisplayPort cables
(1) 10ft / 3m Mini DisplayPort to DisplayPort cable [Add $16.00 USD]
(2) 10ft / 3m Mini DisplayPort to DisplayPort cables [Add $32.00 USD]
(3) 10ft / 3m Mini DisplayPort to DisplayPort cables [Add $48.00 USD]
(4) 10ft / 3m Mini DisplayPort to DisplayPort cables [Add $64.00 USD] |
Thunderbolt 3 External Graphics Docks: Best Performance, Highly Recommended
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No SideCar eGPU Quad Monitor Dock
SideCar X4 eGPU Quad 4K Monitor Graphics Dock for Windows 10 Laptops with Thunderbolt 3; 3 DP 1.2, 1x HDMI 2.0; Radeon RX 560 [Add $525.00 USD]
SideCar X4 MBP eGPU Quad 4K Monitor Graphics Dock for MacBook Pro (Late 2016 or newer); 3 DP 1.2, 1x HDMI 2.0; Radeon RX 570 [Add $785.00 USD]
SideCar GTX 1080 Quad 4K Monitor eGPU Graphics Accelerator Dock for Windows 10 Laptops with Thunderbolt 3; 3 DP, 1 HDMI 2.0 [Add $969.00 USD]
MacBook Pro compatibility
All MacBook Pro laptops since Late 2016 models have at least two Thunderbolt 3 ports running at full speed (4 lanes) and are certified to drive dual SideCar X4 MBP eGPU docks when running macOS 10.13.4 (High Sierra) or later. macOS 10.14 Mojave is recommended when available.
13-inch MacBook Pro with Touch Bar models prior to Mid 2018 have four Thunderbolt 3 ports, but only the ports on the left side provide full bandwidth. The left-side ports should be used with SideCar eGPU docks. The ports on the right side have reduced bandwidth (2 lanes). However, Mid-2018 MacBook Pro with Touch Bar has full speed on all four Thunderbolt 3 ports.
All 15-inch MacBook Pro models since Late 2016 have four Thunderbolt 3 ports running at full speed.
The same compatible MacBook Pro models above will also drive the less expensive SideCar X4 eGPU for Windows 10 in Bootcamp mode, and can be configured to drive SideCar X4 eGPU for Windows 10 in native macOS mode following a more extended setup procedure. Digital Tigers charges a $75 enablement fee per MacBook Pro to assist customers configuring macOS for SideCar X4 eGPU for Windows 10.
Windows 10 laptop compatibility
Driving SideCar eGPU docks requires a laptop with a Thunderbolt 3 port. Thunderbolt 3 ports are physically identical to USB-C (USB Type C) ports, and many laptops support both Thunderbolt 3 and USB-C using the same physical port. However, not every USB-C port supports Thunderbolt 3, and not every Thunderbolt 3 port supports USB-C. In addition, the capability to run Thunderbolt 3 protocol may be enabled or disabled in the system BIOS.
Windows laptops should be updated to the latest BIOS revision and should be running 64-bit Windows 10 Version 1703 (OS Build 15063) or newer. Version 1703 is known as Creator's Update. To check the version, enter winver in the search bar.
Finally, Windows laptops should be updated to the latest Thunderbolt Bus Driver version — specifically, version 16.3.61.275 or newer. To check your driver version, go to Settings:Apps:Thunderbolt(TM) Software. If it is not 16.3.61.275 or greater, then the driver must be updated.
After connecting SideCar to the laptop, you will need to install the latest graphics driver. For SideCar X4 eGPU, this is an AMD Radeon driver. For SideCar GTX series, this is an NVIDIA GeForce driver.
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DisplayPort and Mini DisplayPort Hubs/Splitters: Multi-Monitor Extended Desktop For Windows*
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No Quad-Screen DisplayPort Hub |
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No Quad-Screen Mini DisplayPort Hub |
USB-C Multi-Port Hubs/Splitters: Multi-Monitor Extended Desktop From Windows Laptop USB-C Port
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No USB-C Triple DisplayPort Hub
3-Port USB-C to Triple DisplayPort Hub (Windows only; up to 1920x1200 WUXGA resolution per downstream DP port) [Add $135.00 USD] |
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No USB-C Triple HDMI Hub
3-Port USB-C to Triple HDMI Hub (Windows only; up to 1920x1200 WUXGA resolution per downstream HDMI port) [Add $150.00 USD] |
Universal USB Laptop Interface
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None
Universal USB 3.0/2.0 adapter: adds (2) DVI/HDMI outputs + Gigabit Ethernet to Windows 7/8 laptop [Add $99.00 USD]
Universal USB 3.0/2.0 dual-monitor / Gigabit Ethernet adapter + 6ft / 2m USB 3.0 extension cable [Add $109.00 USD] |
USB-C to DisplayPort Adapters/Cables
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No USB-C / Thunderbolt 3 adapter cables
(1) 6ft / 2m USB Type-C (Thunderbolt 3) to DisplayPort cable [Add $25.00 USD]
(2) 6ft / 2m USB Type-C (Thunderbolt 3) to DisplayPort cables [Add $50.00 USD]
(3) 6ft / 2m USB Type-C (Thunderbolt 3) to DisplayPort cables [Add $75.00 USD] |
USB-C to HDMI Adapters/Cables
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No USB-C to HDMI adapter cable
10ft / 3m USB-C to HDMI adapter cable (Thunderbolt 3 compatible) [Add $25.00 USD]
(2) 10ft / 3m USB-C to HDMI adapter cable (Thunderbolt 3 compatible) [Add $50.00 USD]
(3) 10ft / 3m USB-C to HDMI adapter cable (Thunderbolt 3 compatible) [Add $75.00 USD] |
Choose Type of Graphics Cards to View
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Show only low-profile (LP) graphics cards for SFF (small-form factor) PCs
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Graphics Cards for PCI Express x16 Slots
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No graphics card
NVIDIA Quadro P620 2GB pro graphics card: 4 Mini DisplayPort 1.4; optional full-size DP or HDMI/DVI adapters [Add $349.00 USD] |
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No graphics card
NVIDIA Quadro P1000 4GB pro graphics card: 4 Mini DisplayPort 1.4; optional full-size DisplayPort or HDMI/DVI adapters [Add $599.00 USD]
NVIDIA T1000 4GB pro graphics card: 4 Mini DisplayPort; optional full-size DP, HDMI or DVI adapters [Add $599.00 USD] |
Graphics Cards for PCI Express x16 Low Profile
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No graphics card
NVIDIA Quadro P620 2GB pro graphics card: 4 Mini DisplayPort 1.4; optional full-size DP or HDMI/DVI adapters; LP slot plate [Add $349.00 USD] |
