Question about external graphics cards

I have a gateway MT6707 and my notebook has enough ram and everything else to run decent games but the video card is terrible. is there any external graphics cards i can get for this model? maybe for a semi-reasonable price? thanks in adavance

 

I believe there are no external video cards.

This is also covered in the Sticky (I feel like an a-hole for saying that)

 

There are a few options out there, just google 'external graphics cards'.

Most of them still seem to be in development however, but it says this one is available in the UK:

http://www.tomshardware.com/2006/07/21/the_graphics_state_of_the_union/page4.html

 

If that thing was real it would be a true godsend. I'd probably have to buy one.

 

I'd have to buy two or three if it ever came out...

 

ASUS XG STATION is your first option

MAGMA PCI or PCI-E module

For both you need an EXPRESS CARD 54 slot or maybe 24 but im not sure or is it 34?...


EDIT: MY BAD!!! 34 EXPRESS CARD!!! no need for 54 on the magma


Those are the only ones...

MAGMA: AVAILABLE

XG STATION: DELAY

 

External graphics card = external monitor, if and when they finally show.

Cost of monitor + cost of external card = might as well have a desktop, or a DTR.

 

Desktop + nothing = no portable...

Laptop + ext. card = Light and portable + powerful at work / home

 

External graphics cards, no matter how fast they are, will always be bottlenecked by the interface. ExpressCard is PCI express x1 which has limited bandwidth. I have yet to see the Asus XG station for sale, it was not exactly a 'success'.

@original poster - unfortunately you are stuck with the video performance you have. What kind of card is it?

You're not, trust me. Better you saying that than me . . .

 

At first people where exited and stuff.... if it would have been released when it should have it would have sold great!

Take best buy for an example.... they could trick people into buying it... so they buy a 13 inch laptop as an example and then have power to play games when at home... where not talking die hard gamers.... right now...

So yeah....

 

i guess it would probarbly work with someone who wants a little kick in performance from a integrated GPU . but i suppose its just a dream at the moment!!!! we can just carry on dreaming!!!

 

Why? Some people already are using it...


http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?p=2810858

 

oooh....my apologies....didn't see that!

thats BRILLIANT! didn't know you could do up to 4PCI's!!
you learn something new EVERYDAY.

 

I did some research (although there weren't that much to research about) and came to this conclusion...

Instead of spending a load of money on an external graphics card, which is no where near as good as any dedicated graphics card currently being produced, you might as well check out this thing that costs $500.
http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=139863
Or get a new Dell Inspiron/Vostro with a 8600GT in it.

 

Yes.... please tell me about a laptop that is 13 inch and has the performance of a 7900gt (I believe that is the speeds you get with XG station)

I mean... come on... you have to start with something... maybe they will start new mobos with external PCI-E 2.0 connectors..... ooh yeah

Just... everything has its beginning thats why XG station should be released promptly

 

And the cost of the XG station in addition to the cost of the laptop is enough to get you a desktop with a 8800GTX.

 

The whole point of it is PORTABILITY + POWER when not on the go

 

You are arguing in my favor. If you want portability and power when NOT on the go, then why not just get a desktop?

 

I just ment its PORTABILITY THEN POWER... you can "pickup and go" witha desktop... if you want EASY FAST upgrade you just use the XG station...

And this is a first timer so it wont be ideal...

Just wait until the second generation of like ports come... idk... external PCI-E 2.0 slots then XGstation 2...

The point is to have a light long lasting laptop... and then make it fast when at home

 

But you aren't getting it. After you buy the XG station, and the PCI-E card, you are looking at the cost of a new notebook with an 8600GT, which will outperform the station, due to the limited express bandwidth.

 

Desktop + nothing = not really portable = agree

Laptop + external card + External Monitor = Not really light or portable anymore.

You forgot to add in the external monitor part. These external cards do not work with your laptops lcd display.

Again if you want the most in portablility and power then you need to get a DTR notebook. The D901C is the most powerful atm. (I know I have one! )

 

Heck, most current high-end gaming laptops = not very portable.

10 lb Laptop + Power Brick + Mouse + Bag + Headset = Backache.

 

Look, I didn't even have to say anything this time...

 

Alienware Area-51s do weigh almost 9 pounds. But really.... power bricks are small, so are blue-tooth headsets and mice. If you get backaches from about 12 pounds worth of stuff you are either 90 years old or need to hit the gym.

 

Or maybe he has back problems to start off with. Or probably most people are not used to carrying 12 lbs of stuff (in addition to whatever else they need to carry et books etc). I don't even like carrying an 8lb laptop in my backpack, but I am capable of carrying things heavier.