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    Dell XPS 13 + Razer Core - Really ? Poll!

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by masterfred, Dec 28, 2020.

  1. masterfred

    masterfred Notebook Geek

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    Hi All!

    I'm in the process of buy a new laptop + eGPU kit.

    I know the Razor Core (or any eGPU) with USB-C / Thunderbolt will work various laptop including Mac.

    I'm currently struggling between a Razer Book 13 + Razer Core Chroma (need those extra ports)

    or the Dell XPS 13 + Razer Core Chroma.

    The XPS has better specs than the Razer for the same price but I still have worries about real compatibility/performance with the Razer Core. I know it works, but I want real user input/feedback about this duo.

    Thanks all!
     
    masterfred, Dec 28, 2020
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  2. pressing

    pressing Notebook Deity

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    pressing, Dec 28, 2020
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  3. hfm

    hfm Notebook Prophet

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    There are tons of builds with XPS 13 on egpu.io. Do a lot of research over there.

    tl;dr it should work fine with zero issues. I have LG Gram 17 + Sonnet Breakaway 550W.. works great.
     
    hfm, Dec 31, 2020
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  4. kojack

    kojack Notebook Prophet

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    Does it work with the 2 in 1 version as well?
     
    kojack, Dec 31, 2020
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  5. saturnotaku

    saturnotaku Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    As long as you have Thunderbolt 3, it should work without issue.
     
    saturnotaku, Jan 2, 2021
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    kojack Notebook Prophet

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    AFAIK it does. I wont be buying one until the spring.
     
    kojack, Jan 2, 2021
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