The Razer Core X Chroma is an external enclosure for your graphics card (eGPU) that boosts your gaming experience by enhancing your laptop’s graphics processing performance. Properly setting up the Razer Core X Chroma is important to avoid issues or any damages to components.
Before proceeding, you will need the following:
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- Razer Core X Chroma
- Razer Core X Chroma compatible PCI-E graphics card
- Graphics driver (Nvidia or AMD)
- PC with Thunderbolt 3 external graphics support
- An external monitor
For Razer Core X Chroma compatibility information, visit rzr.to/core-x.
Warning: When installing or replacing a graphics card, ensure that the Razer Core X Chroma is switched off and unplugged from a power outlet to avoid electric shocks.
Here is the video on how to set up the Razer Core X Chroma.
Below are the steps on how to set up the Razer Core X Chroma:
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Gently pull the lever to unlock.
Pull out the compartment from the enclosure.
Peel off the tape and remove the protective foam.
Remove the PCI-E slot thumbscrew and cover.
Insert a compatible graphics card (not included) to the PCI-E port.
Re-insert the PCI-E thumbscrew.
Plug the 6+2 power connectors to your graphics card.
Note: Ensure that the power cables are kept away from the fans. Cable straps inside the enclosure can be used to manage the power cables as needed.
Push the compartment into the enclosure until completely shut.
Push the lever to lock the compartment.
Connect the Razer Core X Chroma to a power outlet using the power cord.
Note: Use the appropriate power cord for your region.
Connect the Razer Core X Chroma to the Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) port of a Thunderbolt 3 external graphics-enabled system.
Note: This connection will also provide power and charge your USB-C powered laptop. Be sure to only use a compatible active 40 Gbps Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) cable.
Connect the Razer Core X Chroma to your external monitor using the display port of your installed graphics card.
Before powering on the Razer Core X Chroma, ensure that your system is updated.
- For Windows systems
Confirm that your system has the latest Windows updates installed. Razer Core X Chroma requires Windows 10 RS5 or higher.
Contact your device's manufacturer to check if your system supports Thunderbolt 3 external graphics and/or has the latest BIOS and additional updates required to support Intel Thunderbolt 3-enabled external GPUs.
- For Mac OS
The Razer Core X Chroma requires macOS High Sierra 10.13.4 (or higher) with Thunderbolt 3. For more information on keeping your Mac up to date, check the macOS User Guide.
- For Windows systems
Toggle the power switch on.
Note: The lighting will only display when the device is connected to the Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) port of your PC while a compatible graphics card must be installed for the internal lighting to be visible.
Configure the necessary system settings for your Razer Core X Chroma.
- For Windows users
Once the Razer Core X Chroma is powered on and connected to your system, the Thunderbolt software window will pop up. Simply set all listed Razer Core X Chroma to “Always Connect” and click “OK”. This is for the Razer Core X Chroma to effectively handle both graphics and peripheral data through a single Thunderbolt connection.
These settings can also be accessed from the Thunderbolt software in the system tray if the pop-up window does not display.
- For Mac users
Your Razer Core X Chroma can already be used by supported applications upon connecting it to the Thunderbolt (USB-C) port of your Mac. Check out how to use your external GPU configuration with your Mac for more information.
- For Windows users
Install the drivers for the graphics card installed in the Razer Core X Chroma. Windows update may automatically install a driver for the graphics card. However, we recommend that you download the latest graphics driver version directly from NVIDIA or AMD.
Ensure to select the correct driver option for your system as some systems may require either the Standard or DCH driver version.
Note: The external graphics card must be detected by the system before installing the driver. You may also need to install the latest drivers for the internal graphics card of your PC for the external graphics card to function.