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Re: [TUTORIAL] DIY eGPU - ULTRA SETTINGS on a Non-Gaming Laptop!
Check the first page, everything is there.
Adapters cost $60-90 with choices between the EXP GDCv6, PE4C v2.x, or PE4L v2.1b (this adapter needs an external PSU)
More or less 5k binayad ko. Pero kung wala ka pang GPU, dun magiging mahal.
Like I said, implement this only if you feel that your laptop can still last a few more years if given a proper GPU boost.
This works wonders for MBPs or business laptops because they have good specs and can maximize the GPU boost. Having an eGPU simply gives you the same lifespan as a similarly spec'ed desktop, since you have the option to upgrade the GPU for better gaming performance. Other than that, it's really nothing special.
Now for the Negative:
1.) People hoping to resurrect a "dinosaur" laptop should really not keep their hopes up. One might find that it can be too expensive to implement since you will be paying a premium for a minor boost. Slow ports + Slow CPU + Good GPU= Bad Performance
My 2.53Ghz Lenovo T400 @x1.opt was pushing the lower limit already and required too much tweaking. Yes, most games that time were running Ultra settings at Native resolution (WXGA+ or 900p) but newer games simply struggled and needed better CPU and/or GPU speeds.
2.) For those planning to acquire a new laptop, my only advice is to consider eGPU upgradability (Expresscard slot, TB/TB2 port) as a premium spec. Though eGPU setups are still not at par with desktop gaming, its portability offers versatility. It's a great bang-for-the-buck too since you can upgrade GPUs on laptops that were not meant for gaming. Since it is removable, battery life when not gaming can be improved. It is definitely not meant to make you look "cool" or "techie" because SLI gaming laptops already exist.
tl;dr Sandy bridge and above, good. 2010 model and below, bad.
Hope this helps.
Check the first page, everything is there.
Adapters cost $60-90 with choices between the EXP GDCv6, PE4C v2.x, or PE4L v2.1b (this adapter needs an external PSU)
More or less 5k binayad ko. Pero kung wala ka pang GPU, dun magiging mahal.
Like I said, implement this only if you feel that your laptop can still last a few more years if given a proper GPU boost.
This works wonders for MBPs or business laptops because they have good specs and can maximize the GPU boost. Having an eGPU simply gives you the same lifespan as a similarly spec'ed desktop, since you have the option to upgrade the GPU for better gaming performance. Other than that, it's really nothing special.
Now for the Negative:
1.) People hoping to resurrect a "dinosaur" laptop should really not keep their hopes up. One might find that it can be too expensive to implement since you will be paying a premium for a minor boost. Slow ports + Slow CPU + Good GPU= Bad Performance
My 2.53Ghz Lenovo T400 @x1.opt was pushing the lower limit already and required too much tweaking. Yes, most games that time were running Ultra settings at Native resolution (WXGA+ or 900p) but newer games simply struggled and needed better CPU and/or GPU speeds.
2.) For those planning to acquire a new laptop, my only advice is to consider eGPU upgradability (Expresscard slot, TB/TB2 port) as a premium spec. Though eGPU setups are still not at par with desktop gaming, its portability offers versatility. It's a great bang-for-the-buck too since you can upgrade GPUs on laptops that were not meant for gaming. Since it is removable, battery life when not gaming can be improved. It is definitely not meant to make you look "cool" or "techie" because SLI gaming laptops already exist.
tl;dr Sandy bridge and above, good. 2010 model and below, bad.
Hope this helps.
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..pwede pala to kahit sa wooden laptop... 