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    Dell XPS 14z l412z with eGPU?

    Discussion in 'e-GPU (External Graphics) Discussion' started by MailManNL, Oct 4, 2014.

  1. MailManNL

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    Completely new here, but I've been reading into eGPU's for a bit and wondered if it will work with my Dell XPS 14z l412z. Can people comment on this?

    My XPS 14Z has a Sandy Bridge HM67 chipboard with an i7-2640M CPU, 8GB, Intel HD3000 + GT520M and a Realtek RTS5209 PCI Express Card reader. I think the card reader is PCIE x1, but the mainboard supports x2. Also I can't figure out the TOLUD value:

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    Is it the 0xA0000000?


    Based on the DIY eGPU topic I was hoping to get it to work with a GTX460 and Optimus to get 3DMark06 scores in the range of 16000-18000 (comparable machines: 12" Dell Lat.E6220 i5-2520M 2.5 4.0 [email protected] 16475 QM67 EC Win7/64)


    So basically:
    1. Will an eGPU run at x1 or x2?
    2. Is the TOLUD 0xA0000000 -> 2.5GB?
    3. My GT520M is connected to a x16 port. Does this mean it's dedicated and can't be disabled through Setup 1.x?

    Am I correct in my hopes to get this to work, or am I missing something?
     
    MailManNL, Oct 4, 2014
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    Nevermind, the XPS 14z does not have an Expresscard reader, it's an PCIe Cardreader (SD etc.)
     
    MailManNL, Oct 5, 2014
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