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    Generation 1.0 works, 2.0 does not.

    Discussion in 'e-GPU (External Graphics) Discussion' started by kimern_8, Aug 31, 2012.

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    kimern_8 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Running my eGPU on generation 1.0 speed works just fine. But i'd like, of course, to use 2.0. When i change it and plug in the express card, the screen flickers a bit, then nothing happens, so the computer seems to notice it, but thats it.

    Any other changes that needs to be done? Or is it simply not possible?
     
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    kimern_8 Notebook Enthusiast

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    As nando reminded me, i did not post my computer specs, so here it goes:
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    HP Elitebook 8560w
    16GB DDR3 ram
    Intel Core i7-2630QM @ 2.00GHz (Boost)
    Mobile Intel QM67 Chipset
    Intel 300GB SSD
    eGPU:
    PE4H
    Nvidia Gigabyte GTX560ti
    Corsair CX600 V2 600w PSU
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    Let me know if there is anything missing
     
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    You need Bplus' PE4L 2.1b to get your Gen2 capable 8560W to negotiate a Gen2 pci-e link speed. PE4H 2.4 can't negotiate a reliable Gen2 pci-e link,.
     
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    I understand, but i suppose i need the PM060A version then? (not the expresscard version?.)
     
    kimern_8, Aug 31, 2012
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