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    External PCI Express for Laptops

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by jj808, May 8, 2007.

  1. jj808

    jj808 Notebook Consultant

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    Dont think this is a repost but i am probably wrong.

    http://www.magma.com/products/pciexpress/expressbox1/index.html

    Magma ExpressBox1 is an easy-to-use device for attaching a "desktop-only" PCI Express (PCI-E) card to a laptop. This capability allows a user to combine the power of a desktop and the mobility of a laptop into a powerful, flexible, mobile workstation. For example, a user can turn a typical, middle-of-the-road laptop into a powerful gaming, scientific computer or audio and video editing workstation by simply adding the right PCI Express card to ExpressBox1 then connecting to a laptop.

    No latency, 2000Mbps, Faster than USB and Firewire

    Based on new PCI Express® technology, ExpressBox1 provides a no latency connectivity solution with a theoretical maximum throughput of 2000Mbps (or 250 MegaBytes per second) each direction... That's 2.5 times faster than Firewire 800 and 4.1 times the speed of USB 2.0!

    Magma ExpressBox1 (Model EB1H) weighs only 2.8 pounds and supports cards up to 6.604 inches long”. Magma ExpressBox1 Pro (Model EB1F) weighs only 4.3 pounds and can support cards up to 12.283 inches long.

    Attaches to laptop through ExpressCard/34 module and PCI Express cable
    Supports full-size or shorter PCI-E cards that require up to 55 watts of continuous power
    No latency expansion solution providing 2000mbps (250MB/sec) throughput
    Unique “flip open” lid provides quick access to PCI Express card installed inside enclosure
    Provides dedicated power and cooling for PCI Express cards
    Includes vertical stand and rack-mount bracket
    Supported by the most popular platforms: Windows XP, Vista and MacOS X
    RoHS Compliant

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    jj808, May 8, 2007
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  2. lunateck

    lunateck Bananaed

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    Have you read how much does it cost? I remember it was above 700, which you might be better off with the XG station..
     
    lunateck, May 8, 2007
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  3. coriolis

    coriolis Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    A repost from a few weeks ago, but the general comment was that the price for it is pretty steep. And I don't think it includes a GPU.
     
    coriolis, May 8, 2007
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  4. sinistertwo

    sinistertwo Notebook Enthusiast

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    wtf..anything like this that costs under $200 bucks? I'd jump all over it if I could use my g8800gtx card for my laptop.
     
    sinistertwo, May 9, 2007
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  5. Prototelis

    Prototelis Notebook Geek

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    Wait, so how does this work?

    Does it plug into my laptop where the GPU us now?
     
    Prototelis, May 10, 2007
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  6. mujtaba

    mujtaba ZzzZzz Super Moderator

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    No, it is supposed to convert the desktop PCI-Express Cards to the ExpressCard.And it will be plugged into the ExpressCard Slot (if you have one).
    Of course if you ever want to put a GPU in it, you are reducing the link speed from x16 to x1 which will reduce the performance at least to 2/3.[for 8800 it'll be much worse]
     
    mujtaba, May 10, 2007
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