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    Need help. Project: Lenovo Thinkpad edge E330 eGPU

    Discussion in 'e-GPU (External Graphics) Discussion' started by fernangus, Mar 3, 2014.

  1. fernangus

    fernangus Newbie

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    Hello all, and thanx all the comunity forum.

    I have this one:

    Lenovo Thinkpad Edge E330 i3-3120/4GB/500GB/13.3" updated >> Lenovo Thinkpad Edge E330 i7-3612QM/8GB/250GB SSD/13.3"
    Corsair GS700
    Ati Sapphire HD 5850

    I think I need PE4L-PM060A or PE4H-PM3N-060B (the PE4L is cheaper), I don´t know if I´m right. The PE4L is the best option in my opinion.

    I read a lot of guides, I´m a little confused with a lot of material, manuals, etc.

    This is the service manual show can connect msata and wan in pcie port, i dont sure if is posible conect the PE4L-PM060A in this port without remove the original WIFI card.

    http://download.lenovo.com/ibmdl/pub/pc/pccbbs/mobiles_pdf/e330_e335_hmm_en_0b48602_04.pdf (page 69)

    Is this a option too?

    laptop mini PCIe to pci-e express 16x video card adapter convete [ST-PCE2X16] - $95.90 : sintech pc adapter world shop

    Thanx a lot, and sorry my inglish, I´m spanish.
     
    fernangus, Mar 3, 2014
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  2. NuT

    NuT Notebook Enthusiast

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    I'm also interested in buying an E330 and I'd like to know if it's possible to do an eGPU system.

    The bad is: I don't know where to start, even after reading the guide on this forum :(
     
    NuT, Mar 11, 2014
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  3. fernangus

    fernangus Newbie

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    fernangus, Mar 16, 2014
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  4. NuT

    NuT Notebook Enthusiast

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    Ok thank you, I'll follow the thread ;)

    how do you think to plug the miniPCIe cable if the connector is inside the chassis?
     
    NuT, Mar 17, 2014
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  5. fernangus

    fernangus Newbie

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    I´m going to buy FRU: 04W4223 or do a homemade cover to don´t losse warranty and make a mod with a cover like this:

    120520091223425990.jpg
     
    fernangus, Mar 17, 2014
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  6. Triple_Dude

    Triple_Dude Notebook Evangelist

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    Do you know what your screenshot is referring to? The Godly Sony Vaio Z3! Probably one of the best (fastest) and slimmest laptop that will ever be made... Quad Core, RAID0 SSD and external GPU all built into a 12.5" 1080p screen that weights less than the MacBook Air (at the time--there are probably lighter models now).

    Sorry, got side tracked... Brings a tear to my eyes whenever I see one of these babies (as you might tell, I used to own one, until it was ungainly removed from my possession :().
     
    Triple_Dude, Mar 18, 2014
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