What are the possible repurcussions of unplugging an eGPU without ‘ejecting’ it?
So, at least on macOS, your computer may complain when you simply unplug a Thunderbolt / PCIe GPU:
I've basically been ignoring this, so far — when my computer is asleep, it takes a substantial time for it to wake up, and all my displays to turn on and become responsive. When it's time to leave the house, I don't really want to sit down at the computer, wake it up, attach my smartcard, log in, and select ‘eject eGPU.’
So: What downsides are there, to simply unplugging a PCIe (via Thunderbolt) GPU from a laptop? Especially any specific to Macs?
macos gpu pci-express thunderbolt enclosures
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So, at least on macOS, your computer may complain when you simply unplug a Thunderbolt / PCIe GPU:
I've basically been ignoring this, so far — when my computer is asleep, it takes a substantial time for it to wake up, and all my displays to turn on and become responsive. When it's time to leave the house, I don't really want to sit down at the computer, wake it up, attach my smartcard, log in, and select ‘eject eGPU.’
So: What downsides are there, to simply unplugging a PCIe (via Thunderbolt) GPU from a laptop? Especially any specific to Macs?
macos gpu pci-express thunderbolt enclosures
asked Dec 25 '18 at 6:59
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I'm pretty sure GPU drivers run in kernel space, so I imagine a kernel panic (full system crash requiring reboot) is a possibility.
– Spiff
Dec 25 '18 at 17:44
Hardware-wise you should be safe as the port is hot pluggable, but you should always follow the proper procedure
– Keltari
Dec 26 '18 at 12:18
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So, at least on macOS, your computer may complain when you simply unplug a Thunderbolt / PCIe GPU:
I've basically been ignoring this, so far — when my computer is asleep, it takes a substantial time for it to wake up, and all my displays to turn on and become responsive. When it's time to leave the house, I don't really want to sit down at the computer, wake it up, attach my smartcard, log in, and select ‘eject eGPU.’
So: What downsides are there, to simply unplugging a PCIe (via Thunderbolt) GPU from a laptop? Especially any specific to Macs?
macos gpu pci-express thunderbolt enclosures
asked Dec 25 '18 at 6:59
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So, at least on macOS, your computer may complain when you simply unplug a Thunderbolt / PCIe GPU:
I've basically been ignoring this, so far — when my computer is asleep, it takes a substantial time for it to wake up, and all my displays to turn on and become responsive. When it's time to leave the house, I don't really want to sit down at the computer, wake it up, attach my smartcard, log in, and select ‘eject eGPU.’
So: What downsides are there, to simply unplugging a PCIe (via Thunderbolt) GPU from a laptop? Especially any specific to Macs?
macos gpu pci-express thunderbolt enclosures
macos gpu pci-express thunderbolt enclosures
asked Dec 25 '18 at 6:59
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asked Dec 25 '18 at 6:59
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asked Dec 25 '18 at 6:59
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asked Dec 25 '18 at 6:59
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I'm pretty sure GPU drivers run in kernel space, so I imagine a kernel panic (full system crash requiring reboot) is a possibility.
– Spiff
Dec 25 '18 at 17:44
Hardware-wise you should be safe as the port is hot pluggable, but you should always follow the proper procedure
– Keltari
Dec 26 '18 at 12:18
add a comment |
I'm pretty sure GPU drivers run in kernel space, so I imagine a kernel panic (full system crash requiring reboot) is a possibility.
– Spiff
Dec 25 '18 at 17:44
Hardware-wise you should be safe as the port is hot pluggable, but you should always follow the proper procedure
– Keltari
Dec 26 '18 at 12:18
I'm pretty sure GPU drivers run in kernel space, so I imagine a kernel panic (full system crash requiring reboot) is a possibility.
– Spiff
Dec 25 '18 at 17:44
I'm pretty sure GPU drivers run in kernel space, so I imagine a kernel panic (full system crash requiring reboot) is a possibility.
– Spiff
Dec 25 '18 at 17:44
Hardware-wise you should be safe as the port is hot pluggable, but you should always follow the proper procedure
– Keltari
Dec 26 '18 at 12:18
Hardware-wise you should be safe as the port is hot pluggable, but you should always follow the proper procedure
– Keltari
Dec 26 '18 at 12:18
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I'm pretty sure GPU drivers run in kernel space, so I imagine a kernel panic (full system crash requiring reboot) is a possibility.
– Spiff
Dec 25 '18 at 17:44
Hardware-wise you should be safe as the port is hot pluggable, but you should always follow the proper procedure
– Keltari
Dec 26 '18 at 12:18