GTX960 on PCIE 2.0 x1
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meaga1n
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Not a good idea. Newer GPUs need a lot of bandwidth that a x1 PCI-E slot simply does not provide.
In theory you could but you would need to either mod your PCI-E socket or buy a riser, and then you would need to figure out a way of mounting the GPU.
You would be better off buying a new motherboard.
In theory you could but you would need to either mod your PCI-E socket or buy a riser, and then you would need to figure out a way of mounting the GPU.
You would be better off buying a new motherboard.
I want to do this on a laptop as eGPU and the only port i have is x1 and considering it is on a laptop, motherboard replacement is not a solution. Is it worth it to buy a eGPU or it is better to go for a new laptop since this one has i7 4700mq, 16 gigs of 1600mhz ram but the gpu is gt745m which struggles at some games. Thank you for the answer and Happy New Year!
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If you are looking into desktop level performance you need a desktop. Adding in an external GPU across a x1 lane will provide horrible performance, and be a hassle to use.
Build a desktop or buy a new laptop, but a solid laptop to game on will cost you much more.
Build a desktop or buy a new laptop, but a solid laptop to game on will cost you much more.
meaga1n
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I haven't watched this but it looks helpful: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2PzZh1-9EbA
Also, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xBgLN9lKrRg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZrMTiy-Wavg
Also, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xBgLN9lKrRg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZrMTiy-Wavg
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