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    Razer eGPU dock

    Discussion in 'e-GPU (External Graphics) Discussion' started by moviemarketing, Jan 6, 2016.

  1. moviemarketing

    moviemarketing Milk Drinker

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    Razer has announced a new eGPU dock at CES. Not yet clear on whether this is limited to Razer laptops: Looks like it may be compatible with laptops from other manufacturers:
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    • Thunderbolt™ 3 connection using included 40Gbps cable
    • GPU Support (Desktop graphics card not included)
    • GPU Type
      Single double-wide, full-length, PCI-Express x16 graphics card

      GPU Max Dimensions
      12.20” x 5.98” x 1.73” (310 x 152 x 44 mm)

      GPU Max Power Support
      375 Watts

      Plug and Play compatible graphics
      Please check back for a list of Plug and play compatible graphic chipsets

      Graphics Output
      Based on capabilities of installed graphics
    • Input & Output
    • USB 3.0 X 4
      Gigabit Ethernet 10/100/1000
      Thunderbolt™ 3 (for connection to PC)
    • Lighting
    • Chroma - 2 Zones
    • Power Supply
    • 500 Watts
    • Approx. Size
    • 4.13” / 104.9 mm (Width) x 13.38” / 339.9 mm (Depth) x 8.6” / 218.4 mm (Height)
     
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    moviemarketing, Jan 6, 2016
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  2. zadillo

    zadillo Notebook Virtuoso

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    From PC Gamer

    "There are no special graphics drivers required to make the system work—you’ll just be using the normal AMD or Nvidia drivers for the GPU you place in the enclosure. The one catch is the laptop BIOS. According to Razer, the laptop BIOS will need to properly support Intel graphics switching, so the system can recognize and utilize the dedicated GPU when plugged in, and operate on the integrated GPU when unplugged. Right now, the system only works with the Blade Stealth, but once the Core is released, nothing should prevent Dell or Lenovo or Asus or anyone else from supporting the hardware, too."
     
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  3. moviemarketing

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    Good to hear! Might be a nice fit for the new 14" Clevo
     
    moviemarketing, Jan 6, 2016
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    R3v4n Notebook Consultant

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    Good lord, Razer can't even make a reliable mouse.

    I'd never trust them with something like this.
     
    R3v4n, Jan 6, 2016
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  5. moviemarketing

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    The price has been announced, $499 - was hoping for a little lower, but this is not too bad, probably there will be some much cheaper sales deals for these after it has been on the market a while

    http://www.kitguru.net/components/g...azer-core-external-gpu-enclosure-has-a-price/

     
    moviemarketing, Mar 18, 2016
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  6. stamar

    stamar Notebook Prophet

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    looking for an off brand for less


    also possibly one that is smaller and can only fit the amd fury nano
     
    stamar, Mar 18, 2016
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