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    Cheap DIY EGPU on OLD Compal HGL31

    Discussion in 'e-GPU (External Graphics) Discussion' started by wanpaopao, Jan 13, 2015.

  1. wanpaopao

    wanpaopao Newbie

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    Order On Ebay :

    1. Mini PCI-E PCI express to PCI-E 1X 36Pin USB Card adapter Riser Extender $9
    New Mini PCI E PCI Express to PCI E 1x 36pin USB Card Adapter Riser Extender | eBay

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    2. 1X To 16X PCI-E Extension Flex Cable 32 Bits PCI Extender Adapter $2.37
    1x 8x 16x 1x to 16x PCI E Extension Flex Cable 32 Bits PCI Extender Adapter Hkus | eBay

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    Total only $11.37

    Egpu on Notebook :

    1. Pair with ASUS Radeon HD5450
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    2. Radeon autodetect can recognized the card and run driver instalation
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    3. Error 12 on Device Manager, on progress to repair.
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    wanpaopao, Jan 13, 2015
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    is this work ?? can we use 1X To 16X PCI-E Extension Flex Cable 32 Bits PCI Extender Adapter only
    Thanks!
     
    nguyendamducthoai, Jan 14, 2015
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    Starlight5 Yes, I'm a cat. What else is there to say, really?

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    wanpaopao, please report if you manage to make it work flawlessly!
     
    Starlight5, Jan 14, 2015
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    wanpaopao Newbie

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    Run perfect on Win 8.1 64bit.
    Just Boot and wait some second before turn on eGPU PSU.
    No error 12.
    Extend desktop : OK (2 monitor ON)
    Switch 1 or 2 active only : OK
    Project to a second screen : OK (HD5450 project to internal LCD)
    Mirroring Failed.
    Game and 3D still benchmark

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    wanpaopao Newbie

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    Most of notebook use mini pci-e slot , so you need 2 adapter. Mini Pci-e to pci-e 1x and 1x to 16x pci-e. Yes it's work!
     
    wanpaopao, Jan 14, 2015
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    can you show me WindowsSubscore with internal Screen

    I Thing i will try it. I have a HPElitebook 8470p with HD 4000. Do you thing I can use with a GTX 660 without an external Screen ?
    I want to use my ExpressCard to connect, do you have any solution
    Thanks wanpaopao!
     
    nguyendamducthoai, Jan 14, 2015
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    Benchmark : iGPU cannot run 3DMark Vantage
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    Sonic 3D
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    wanpaopao, Jan 15, 2015
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    Running eGPU and mirroring to internal screen get very low fps and high CPU usage. I try it with UltraMon App.
    To use express card you need solution from hwtools.net. My Solution is cheap eGPU use Mini PCI-e slot.
     
    wanpaopao, Jan 15, 2015
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    nguyendamducthoai, Jan 18, 2015
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    Starlight5 Yes, I'm a cat. What else is there to say, really?

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    wanpaopao, thank you very much for great cheap solution and feedback! It would be great if you also test on Nvidia card, and provide performance figures.

    nguyendamducthoai, I've seen report that your device option didn't work somewhere in eGPU experiences thread, please provide feedback if you decide to order it.
     
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    wanpaopao Newbie

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    to much converting signal i think, from 1x to USB 3.0 cable and link to 16x pci-e. How about buy and try :thumbsup:


    that's your answer @nguyendamducthoai.

    @Starlight5 any suggest below $100 NVidia card? Not hardcore gamer here , just want to play PES 2015 and NFS in my LCD 32inch.
     
    wanpaopao, Jan 18, 2015
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    Starlight5 Yes, I'm a cat. What else is there to say, really?

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    wanpaopao, it really depends on your region. Where I currently live, GTX 260 and below can be had for ~$20. I'm not much into desktop videocards, though, so don't know if its' performance is sufficient for your needs.
     
    Starlight5, Jan 20, 2015
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