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    Using a graphics card externally for old notebook? Will it work?

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by Xellon, Jul 10, 2021.

  1. Xellon

    Xellon Shinobi of the wind

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    So my laptop is in my signature, the asus.

    I found this - https://www.aliexpress.com/item/328...11ce40a64191b1cca7c7785cbfe3&tmLog=new_Detail

    I'm very very hesitant. For one, would it be compatable? Will it work with any graphics card? What about drivers? Can I have 2 drivers installed? Will I have to remove the old ati drivers I have (which is the latest)?

    I plan to get a new computer soon but probably in fall. In the mean time, if this can give me some boost to my fps on a few games, It may be worth trying.

    Anyone ever tried this? There is also a video on that site. Please watch.
     
    Xellon, Jul 10, 2021
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  2. NuclearLizard

    NuclearLizard Notebook Deity

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    software wise? yea it should work.

    more so the issue is do you have the ports to accomodate it, such as PCIE, M.2 Pcie etc.

    You might get away with putting it in the wifi card slot.
     
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  3. Xellon

    Xellon Shinobi of the wind

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    Yes, that is the slot I'm going to use. The wifi slot.
     
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    Reciever D! For Dragon!

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    Why not just replace or upgrade the GPU?
     
    Reciever, Jul 10, 2021
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  5. NeXt3R

    NeXt3R Notebook Evangelist

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    I'm looking for that too :)
    but need cable MXM - PCI E




    but still not exist in SHOP :(
     
    NeXt3R, Jul 11, 2021
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    NeXt3R Notebook Evangelist

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    NeXt3R, Jul 11, 2021
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