External graphics card for laptop eGPU

TheBigBoss_1 · Jul 11, 2016

http://www.banggood.com/Mini-PCI-E-Version-V8_0-EXP-GDC-Beast-Laptop-External-Independent-Video-Card-Dock-p-1011222.html

My laptop has an APU (A-10 5745M). Will there be any issues connecting the adapter to the laptop ? Also will an external monitor be necessary for it to work ?

burdenbound · Jul 11, 2016

I would recommend doing a lot more research on this product. My first impression is that it is not going to work well. Between the look of the build quality and mini pci more than likely has less than stellar bandwidth.

TheBigBoss_1 · Jul 11, 2016

Well, I read some reviews and many people had black screens the adapter wouldn't turn on and many other issues. That's why I decided to ask the community here and I'm very sceptical about the purchase...

burdenbound · Jul 11, 2016

TheBigBoss_1 :

The smart decision would be avoid this product. There is a reason that legitimate external GPU solutions for laptops (like what MSI has) are expensive.

TheBigBoss_1 · Jul 11, 2016

Are these legitimate docks compatible with other laptops rather than MSI , Razer e.t.c ?

burdenbound · Jul 11, 2016

TheBigBoss_1 :

I'm pretty sure the answer is no. And even if they were I'm guessing your laptop doesn't have a way of connecting with them. They are probably using a custom connection.

Rogue Leader · Jul 11, 2016

Few things, first does your Laptop even have a mini PCIe slot?

Secondly yes you need an external monitor, you will also need to buy a normal ATX powersupply to run both the GPU and the slot.

Third no the other ones will not work, they generally either have proprietary connections or use connections like thunderbolt.

And Fourth even if it does work your APU is pretty weak, You may still run into performance issues.

TheBigBoss_1 · Jul 11, 2016

I think it has one since I bought the laptop in 2014 but is there a GPU that wouldn't bottleneck my CPU ?

Rogue Leader · Jul 11, 2016

TheBigBoss_1 :

The age of the laptop does not necessarily mean it has the correct slot.

As for a GPU youd want something low mid range like a GTX 950 or R7 370.

k1114 · Jul 11, 2016

The reason the msi one costs a lot is because it's proprietary but other ones are still $300 because they are thunderbolt and are rather new and in low production. These mpcie adpaters have been around for years and it's common to find them at $30 nowadays. http://www.gearbest.com/laptop-accessories/pp_229101.html You are limited to pcie x1 but the price isn't so bad if you just re-use other parts. What's your laptop model?

TheBigBoss_1 · Jul 11, 2016

k1114 :

http://support.hp.com/us-en/document/c04064328

TheBigBoss_1 · Jul 11, 2016

In conclusion should I buy it or not because I really want to play GTA 5 but my laptop can't handle the game

k1114 · Jul 11, 2016

You have to completely disassemble your laptop to get to the mpcie slot. This is not recommended for your laptop.

Rogue Leader · Jul 11, 2016

While it does have a Mini PCIe according to folks who have tried on the HP forums it does not work for a GPU. Also even if it did, at 1x it would still run like trash.

Its time for a new laptop.

TheBigBoss_1 · Jul 11, 2016

Thanks anyway. Would you recommend me to buy a used desktop Core 2 Quad Q6600 NVIDIA GeForce 9400 GT 1gb and then upgrade to a gtx 750 ti as an alternative ?

k1114 · Jul 11, 2016

Wait it might have been a different version. Look on the bottom and see if there is an access port.

TheBigBoss_1 · Jul 11, 2016

k1114 :

What port ?

TheBigBoss_1 · Jul 11, 2016

What do you mean ? I have to unscrew in order to reach the wifi card

Rogue Leader · Jul 11, 2016

TheBigBoss_1 :

Well that would run GTA V. What is your budget for this endeavor, seems like a lot to spend for 1 game, maybe want to save up get something a bit better that will last you longer with other games.

k1114 · Jul 11, 2016

I mean is there like a little panel that you can unscrew off that gives access to your wifi card. If so then go with the adapter and try an egpu.

I can hardly find info on that version and the other pavilion 15 touchsmart work just fine for egpus. If you saw a post saying something about white listing hp only products, they don't know what they are talking about.

TheBigBoss_1 · Jul 11, 2016

Rogue Leader :

Maybe I can get that used pc which can be upgraded in the future ?

TheBigBoss_1 · Jul 11, 2016

And yes I have that small panel which gives me access to the wifi card

Rogue Leader · Jul 11, 2016

Upgrading will likely entail replacing everything as its all older tech. Depending on your budget there may well be a better way.

TheBigBoss_1 · Jul 11, 2016

Rogue Leader :

Currently I only have 80 euros available but I was talking for the future . Probably at November I will have 300 + euros .

Rogue Leader · Jul 11, 2016

TheBigBoss_1 :

Ok so assuming this PCIe idea worked you would need a lot more than 80 euros. That slot is 50, a good gpu is gonna cost you 120-200, and then you need a PSU to power it for around 50.

In November you should come back with your finalized budget and we can see what we can come up with for you. May be sales or discounts at that time that can help you.

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