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    eGPU using mini Display-port

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by DoubleA7, Dec 30, 2014.

  1. DoubleA7

    DoubleA7 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Is it possible to make an external GPU connection using a mini Displayport rather than thunderbolt?

    Would it still work or not?
     
    DoubleA7, Dec 30, 2014
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    TomJGX I HATE BGA!

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    Good question.. I was wondering about that myself..
     
    TomJGX, Dec 31, 2014
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    My understanding is that it does not have PCIe signal, or you can say it is not routed properly on the motherboard to carry the "stuff" needed to use a eGPU.
     
    baii, Dec 31, 2014
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