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    eGPU for Dell Inspiron 17R

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

  1. darthendorman

    darthendorman Newbie

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    I've been looking through the forums here and notice that most tutorials require an ExpressCard Slot. However, my laptop doesn't have that slot (it's an Inspiron 17r; Inspiron N7010). Can I still have an eGPU on this laptop and if I can how do I do so?
     
    darthendorman, Apr 19, 2014
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  2. sasuke256

    sasuke256 Notebook Deity

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    as far as i know, you got no express card port, i dont think you can..
     
    sasuke256, Apr 19, 2014
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  3. darthendorman

    darthendorman Newbie

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    So does the laptop not even have a mPCIe?
     
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  4. darthendorman

    darthendorman Newbie

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    Actually, if I used an ExpressCard Adapter (USB to ExpressCard) would that work?
     
    darthendorman, Apr 19, 2014
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  5. JasonR24

    JasonR24 Notebook Guru

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    Good question! I'm not sure a USB port is quick enough for the purpose of a gpu, hopefully someone will tell me if I'm right? :)
     
    JasonR24, Nov 24, 2014
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