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    Problem regarding my laptop gpu

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by Justin shank, Dec 7, 2017.

  1. Justin shank

    Justin shank Newbie

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    Hi my name is Justin and was wondering if I hook up a external GPU to my laptop using a pcie x16 expansion card when I understand hook it will I still be able to use my laptops GPU and what are the steps on doing so
     
    Justin shank, Dec 7, 2017
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  2. JRE84

    JRE84 Notebook Virtuoso

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    There's sub forum in here on egpus

    If you mean using both at the same time.. No you can't
     
    JRE84, Dec 10, 2017
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  3. Darker01

    Darker01 Notebook Consultant

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    Go here for all resources concerning eGPUs.

    Depending on the implementation of the eGPU adapter, the presence of Optimus on the laptop, and the laptop itself, you can have both the eGPU and the dGPU active at the same time.
     
    Darker01, Dec 10, 2017
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