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Old 01-17-2012, 03:14 PM   #7766 (permalink)
Ponjornoh眾
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Default Re: DIY eGPU experiences

I have to report another working Setup
  • Acer Aspire 3820TG
  • switchable Intel HD / ATI 5650
  • i5-450m
  • 8 GB Ram
  • PE4H 2.4a + PM3N
  • EVGA GeForce GTX460 FPB
  • psu: SilverStone SST-ST45SF (450W)
  • enclosure: 3R SYSTEMS V20

Switching between eGPU & dGPU is done via BIOS-Mod, TOLUD is 0xA0000000 with dGPU disabled.

Still have some work left:
  • solder full size mPCIe-slot (PM3N is currently in half size wifi slot)
  • connect SWEX to power button
  • wire internal usb hub & dvd drive

My first psu was too weak (+12V1: 14A, +12V2 - 10A), the silverstone has enough juice (36A). The GTX460 requires 24A.

Now it's time for some statistics

GTX460 @ x1.1Opt (stock clocks):
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Acer Aspire TimelineX 3820TG (i5-450M), Seagate Momentus XT 500GB (SD28), 8GB DDR3, Intel Advanced-N 6200 WiFi, eGPU: GTX460

Last edited by Ponjornoh眾 : 01-18-2012 at 03:51 PM. Reason: updated re5 score
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