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    Need help with my notebook setting up an external gpu please

    Discussion in 'e-GPU (External Graphics) Discussion' started by moartuba, Mar 19, 2014.

  1. moartuba

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    Hi all,
    I know this is probably asked a lot, but I really want to have an external gpu for gaming with my laptop. I read the guide, but I am still not sure if I can set this up. Any input would work wonders and I would be highly grateful!

    Here are my specs:
    Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-3610QM CPU @2.30Ghz
    Installed memory (RAM): 8.00Gb (7.60Gb usable)
    System Type: 640bit OS, x64 based processor
    Screen: 1920x1080
    Refreash rate: 60Hz
    I also happen to have a secondary monitor of the same specs as the lcd screen specs above.

    I was thinking of using this:
    PE4H ( PCIe passive adapter ver2.4 )
    For the connection as well as a gtx Nvidia card. (is there any special ones I have to use? or will any gtx card work? I couldn't decipher the guide :/ )

    Also, what kind of differences should I see between the k1000 I have now and an external GPU such as a gtx 770? Would the external card have any technical drawbacks such as speed or something related of the externalized aspect of it?

    -Moartuba
     
    moartuba, Mar 19, 2014
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