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    Is the new XPS 13 Compatible With an External GPU?

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by Jorban, Jan 25, 2018.

  1. Jorban

    Jorban Notebook Enthusiast

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    I'm considering buying the new XPS 13. I know it has thunderbolt 3, but I just want to make sure that it's compatible with eGPU's. I don't know much about connecting them, and I was worried that I may have to do a bunch of tinkering to get it to work.
     
    Jorban, Jan 25, 2018
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  2. Vistar Shook

    Vistar Shook Notebook Deity

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    It will work with any thunderbolt 3 eGPU. The aorus box is probably the best option now that the GPUs are at record prices.
     
    Vistar Shook, Jan 25, 2018
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  3. saturnotaku

    saturnotaku Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    The Razer Core tends to be very hit or miss with the XPS line, so avoid that one. The Akitio Node is probably the best in terms of compatibility.
     
    saturnotaku, Jan 25, 2018
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