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    E-GPU for Aspire 5738ZG: Help me figure this out?!

    Discussion in 'e-GPU (External Graphics) Discussion' started by jacobsson, Jun 13, 2012.

  1. jacobsson

    jacobsson Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi guys.

    I've been trying to figure out which setup that my Aspire 5738ZG could use for best e-gpu performance. Since I'm new at this topic I can't figure out how to analyse my system.

    I really need your help!

    FAQ
    Chipset: GM45, Intel ICH9M
    Dedicated graphic: Yes, Mobility Radeon HD 560v
    CPU: P9700, 2.8GHz (upgraded)
    Memory: 4Gb, 1066MHz (800MHz before upgrade of CPU)

    As you can see in the picture below I have access to 2x mini PCI-e (p2 and p3):
    http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/823/acerminipci.jpg

    This is what I see in device manager:
    http://imageshack.us/f/21/5738zgpcibus.png/

    All the different suggestions of 1x/2x/2xE made me dissy! :confused:

    Is it possible to do a x2-link combining p2+p3 or does it have to be p1+p2/p3+p4 etc.?
     
    jacobsson, Jun 13, 2012
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