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    eGPU with half size mini PCIe

    Discussion in 'Notebook Cosmetic Modifications and Custom Builds' started by thomst4r, Jan 22, 2015.

  1. thomst4r

    thomst4r Newbie

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    I have a Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6230 Half Size Mini PCI-e... Can I buy a converter to make it a full size mini PCI-e then proceed to hook up a eGPU? Or do I need a converter at all?


    I have a dell xps 14z with HD3000 and GT 520M.
     
    thomst4r, Jan 22, 2015
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    thomst4r, Jan 26, 2015
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    alexhawker Spent Gladiator

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    How are you going to buy a converter to make a half-sized slot into a larger one? The question makes no sense.

    It's like asking if a converter will let you seat 6 people in a sedan like you would be able to if you had an SUV.
     
    alexhawker, Jan 26, 2015
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    Qing Dao Notebook Deity

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    Full and half-sized mini-pci are almost identical. One is just longer than the other. If you have a full-sized slot, a half-sized card will always fit, sometimes just by itself, or sometimes requiring a little piece to lengthen it to reach the screw mounting holes. If you have a half-sized slot, a full-sized card will almost never fit, at least not without some modification or jury-rigging.

    However, for what you are doing, you don't need anything. Make sure the connector for the e-gpu is half-sized (it should be) and you are good to go.
     
    Qing Dao, Jan 26, 2015
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