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    eGPU with ExpressCard Adapter

    Discussion in 'e-GPU (External Graphics) Discussion' started by darthendorman, Apr 19, 2014.

  1. darthendorman

    darthendorman Newbie

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    My laptop (Inspiron N7010) does not have a mini PCI-e slot or a ExpressCard slot. However, I really want to boost my laptop for gaming with an eGPU. I searched around and found an ExpressCard Adapter that converted USB to ExpressCard. If I used this adapter with a DIY eGPU, would that build work?
     
    darthendorman, Apr 19, 2014
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  2. ShadowOrso

    ShadowOrso Notebook Enthusiast

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    No, the bandwidth of USB is not large enough to support gaming like that.
     
    ShadowOrso, Apr 19, 2014
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  3. darthendorman

    darthendorman Newbie

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    Alright, so it's basically impossible to use get an eGPU working on my laptop?
     
    darthendorman, Apr 19, 2014
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    EpicBlob Notebook Evangelist

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    Bandwidth is fine, but USB doesn't have the PCIe lanes to connect a GPU to your laptop.
     
    EpicBlob, Apr 20, 2014
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