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    ASUS K52JB owner asking for help

    Discussion in 'e-GPU (External Graphics) Discussion' started by sotdumm, Sep 26, 2012.

  1. sotdumm

    sotdumm Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi,

    I have the notebook ASUS K52JB (full specs written at the end of the post). I am really happy with it, except for it's gaming power. So I have been seeking the internet for some time now, to find a solution to boost it. I have came accross these eGPU solitions. My question would be if i can or can't install a system like this on my PC.
    I couldn't find any information about my notebook, if it has an mPCIe slot or not. I know, it doesn't have an express card slot. Although it has an SD card reader, doesn't know if it helps my situation or not, I guess not.
    So my question is, if i can or can't install an eGPU system to this laptop.

    Thanks so much in advance.

    (PS #1: I can't open the casing because of the warranty, that's one reason I am asking for help here.
    PS #2:
    The specs are:
    Intel Core i3 processzor 370M,
    Mobil Intel HM55 Express Chipset,
    DDR3 1066 MHz SDRAM (3Gigs),
    15.6" HD (1366x768),
    the main source of weakness: ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5145 - 512 MB,
    4 in 1 cardreader: SD,MMC,MS-Pro)
     
    sotdumm, Sep 26, 2012
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    In the meantime, i found out, that my chipset has 9 PCI-E ports. I just have to find out how can I get these to use? I could even connect p1 +p2 to form a x2. Which one should I buy for these, PE4H? I would really appriciate some help...
     
    sotdumm, Sep 28, 2012
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    Turns out i was mistaken. Here is what I learnt from the customer support service of ASUS: "K52JB has only one Mini PCIe connector and it is occupied by the WiFi module which was placed in the unit in the factory."
    How does this translate to my situation? Does this mean I can't use an eGPU?
     
    sotdumm, Sep 28, 2012
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    Mobius 1 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Pull out the wifi card and use an eGPU setup that way, can't guarantee it'll work though
     
    Mobius 1, Sep 28, 2012
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    I couldn't use 2 ports to form a faster one. Too bad.
    And I wouldn't be able to use the WiFi right? Is there no workaround?
     
    sotdumm, Sep 29, 2012
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    Huhhh? I only hear the echo of my words...
     
    sotdumm, Oct 1, 2012
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