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    Which version of the eGPU is the best choice ATM?

    Discussion in 'e-GPU (External Graphics) Discussion' started by iCrazyNoob, Jul 14, 2012.

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    iCrazyNoob Notebook Guru

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    So I have read about the eGPU threads and the most recent is around May this year. Just wondering if the PE4H 2.4a have surpassed PE4L 2.1b yet on the opt speed? :rolleyes:
     
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    PE4H 2.4a's mini HDMI connectors degrade the signal such that it can only reliably transmit pci-e 1.1 signals.

    PE4L 2.1b is pci-e 2.0 capable. It's the one to use with your pci-e 2.0 capable T420 to extract maximum performance.
     
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    ah that makes much more sense :) thanks for the info, I will be purchasing one PE4L and post the result once I get it all set up!
     
    iCrazyNoob, Jul 15, 2012
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    Also one more question... Where could I get it that accept paypal? I checked hwtools and they seem to be out of stock, and Harmonic Inversion only take credit cards...
     
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    Ordered the wrong adapter! Thanks for the help Nando4!
     
    ctoph0, Jul 17, 2012
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    Now when you refer to the mini-hdmi cable, do you mean that if i was to use the card with my x220's monitor it would be degraded? Im looking for a fast solution but am not really concerned with internal monitor support.
    PS, I already have the PE4H.

    -thanks
     
    ctoph0, Jul 22, 2012
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    jemino, Jul 23, 2012
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