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    eGPU setup 1.3x help

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by RoyShieh, Dec 4, 2014.

  1. RoyShieh

    RoyShieh Newbie

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    Hello guys, I'm pretty new to this eGPU method for laptops, but I have read through many threads and what not before I decided to spend a bit of money on it. My setup is an Acer Aspire V5 552P-X617 with AMD cpu @3.5G + Radeon built in card@512MB DDR3 OS is Windows 8.1 64bit and 8 gigs of ram. My egpu adapter is an EXP GDC ARES V7 + Radeon 7950 by XFX
    Ok, now let me explain my problems, my setup is working COMPLETELY fine, it works right out of the box and I can run some games pretty well, but some games not. I researched and realized that I could increase my link speed to increase performance. I bought the DIY EGPU setup and copied it to a USB, and managed to boot into it. (BTW my mPCI slot is 3.0) When I got into the menu I selected the status option, and it turns out that my eGPU is NOT detected, but detected flawlessly when im in windows. I have tried various methods and none of them worked. Could anybody or Nando4 help me out with this? Thanks! (eGPU is still working in windows)
     
    RoyShieh, Dec 4, 2014
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  2. hfm

    hfm Notebook Prophet

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    You might want to try asking in the eGPU specific sub-forum.
     
    hfm, Dec 5, 2014
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  3. TomJGX

    TomJGX I HATE BGA!

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    +1 on that... Haven't seen anything about eGPU for years...
     
    TomJGX, Dec 5, 2014
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  4. octiceps

    octiceps Nimrod

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    Go to Tech Inferno if you want help from nando4. e-GPU in this forum is dead.
     
    octiceps, Dec 5, 2014
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