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    usb 3.0 solution yet?

    Discussion in 'e-GPU (External Graphics) Discussion' started by ajbutch123, May 11, 2012.

  1. ajbutch123

    ajbutch123 Notebook Consultant

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    I really would like to see a usb 3.0 eGPU. From everything I have heard it would be just as good or better than the express card speeds.

    As an owner of a sager np8170, I have no really easy way to connect an eGPU without having to remove the keyboard and wireless card. :mad: I know there will be driver issues, but I see no reason they couldn't be modded.
     
    ajbutch123, May 11, 2012
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    User Retired 2 Notebook Nobel Laureate NBR Reviewer

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    I would like a USB 3.0 eGPU as well, but BPlus did the experimentation finding drivers were a major roadblock. From the Thunderbolt, USB 3.0 and PCIe 2.0 eGPU update:

    USB 3.0 Products - PLXtech's USB3.0 to pci-e adapter has been demonstrated working with a desktop video card attached to a USB 3.0 port here.

    11-11-2011: Masaharu- USB 3.0 is no go
    10-14-2011: GerryChen
     
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  3. TheAppleFreak

    TheAppleFreak Notebook Enthusiast

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    Wait... So is the USB 3.0 to PCIe adapter working, or is it a no go? I'm on my phone right now and can't see the Flash content.
     
    TheAppleFreak, May 14, 2012
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    Is USB 3.0 as fast as m-PCI? I thought PCI was faster... If not, just plugging in a whole new GPU into any laptop just with a USB cable would be revolutionary (sort of, in terms of how a GTX 570 is way faster than a 6650M :D)
     
    Gearsguy, May 16, 2012
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    As I have a notbook with no pci slot can someone show me the info on using the mini pci to connect internally? the diy eGPU is great if you have a pci but I am stuck with having to connect internally is there any diy posts on this?
     
    moss8448, May 17, 2012
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    the 3.0 usb would be nice
     
    moss8448, May 17, 2012
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  7. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    USB3 tops out at 5Gb/s. A single PCIe-x1 2.0 lane tops out at 5Gb/s. It isn't going to be any better than current solutions. It'll work for non-gaming video applications but that's about it.
     
    Greg, May 17, 2012
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    Almost a year later. Ivy Bridge is out. Is this still not happening?
     
    jvander, Mar 9, 2013
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