DIY eGPU experiences

[Z4gRoS]

Nvidia working on external notebook graphics - Graphics - Fudzilla

I found this information, there sounds interesting:-D that they will be planning?

[idevbettergames]

nando does the new PE4L 1.5 worth the extra 15 dollars? I've looked at the different specs but I'm curious what it means for me. For example the PERST delay avoids BIOS detection so it would make set up easier, but setup is still possible without it with the software you've been kind enough to provide us with.

[User Retired 2]

nando does the new PE4L 1.5 worth the extra 15 dollars? I've looked at the different specs but I'm curious what it means for me. For example the PERST delay avoids BIOS detection so it would make set up easier, but setup is still possible without it with the software you've been kind enough to provide us with.

The PE4L 1.5's PERST# circuit is on my PM3N 1.10. I've needed it for the CQ41 setup since it hangs if the video card is on during bios bootup but found it doesn't do what it's supposed. I've alerted hwtools. So it's definitely not worth paying $15 for it until it's fixed.

The PE4H 1.0 for US$65 is worth the $25 premium over PE4L 1.4 for it's second lane and better self-supporting stability. Just ensure you do the PE4H 1.0 fuse bypass.

I am trying to discover whether I can use DIY ViDock or not, or more if it's a good idea, and how to go about doing that. I guess first some basic specs are:
Dell Inspiron N5010 laptop
Intel HD Graphics

Yes but your Inspiron 15R has no expresscard slot. So would need to go the less convenient mPCIe solution (PE4L-PM3N or PE4H-PM3N) using your wifi slot. The good news is the onboard Intel HD graphics means you'd get x1 1.0 Optimus with a NVidia Fermi card.

Recommend a portable US$230 GTS450 or a peformance $US280 GTX460 setup here for high bang-per-buck. Either of which will deliver much better SCII performance.

Nvidia working on external notebook graphics - Graphics - Fudzilla

I found this information, there sounds interesting:-D that they will be planning?

Maybe a pci-e 3.0 video card + Optimus + enclosure with a NVidia sticker? Would get you x4 1.0 equivalent bandwidth on SB bridge platform, internal LCD usage and Optimus performance tweaks.

[JoshPatel]

Sweet thanks! Now i will begin the journey of finding how much this will cost! and unless I am misunderstanding what I read I would essentially have to always have the underside of my laptop open to plug in the graphics card? unless I get a mini hdmi cable yes?

[jeremyshaw]

Nvidia working on external notebook graphics - Graphics - Fudzilla

I found this information, there sounds interesting:-D that they will be planning?

Plans are always superceded by reality:

MSI Shows External Graphics Card w/ATI

AMD's ATI XGP external laptop graphics platform goes legit -- Engadget

neighter of them took off.


Optimus has a chance of working, however, especially since it uses the internal GPU's links, so you can game on your laptop's display, and not an external one.

[Khenglish]

I got a new PSU to replace the one I was using which had squealing/bulging/leaking capacitors. It also is more powerful so I went and maxed out msi afterburner to 1.087V. Not only was I able to get the gfx core higher, but I gained 2% pci-e clocks too, which seems a bit odd, but I'm not complaining. Now I can do 13% OC stable, and got a 3dmark06 (~9800) run in at 14%, but dmc4 crashed during the last scene.

Late now. Will post some scores tomorrow. Still trying to shorten up an HDMI cable to get up to the CPU max clocks. Tried soldering the wires back together, and soldering directly to the connector, but couldn't get good enough connections either way. Next try is gonna be shrink wrap the 4 wires together. All that seems to matter is how much metal on metal surface area you have. Trying to pass a 2.5ghz signal through solder doesn't seem to work whatsoever.

[tanpatrick]

Anyone tried optimus + GTS450? how does it perform compare with the radeon 5770?

[sunneh]

I have bought all the materials for said GTS450, however, I can't get any drivers but the 260.63 working, which doesn't seem to install the optimus. I believe that i need modified INF files for it to bypass the ID check on my hardware and such, but I don't know where to even begin with that.

Any help is appreciated, I am running with a spare monitor right now without optimus.

Cheers
-S

Edit: FYI the laptop in use is a Dell E6510, Core i7 620M Integrated graphics, 4gb of Memory. The video card is a Zotac GTS450, and I am using the PE4L with a 120W adapter.

[Nautis]

I have bought all the materials for said GTS450, however, I can't get any drivers but the 260.63 working, which doesn't seem to install the optimus. I believe that i need modified INF files for it to bypass the ID check on my hardware and such, but I don't know where to even begin with that.

Any help is appreciated, I am running with a spare monitor right now without optimus.

Cheers
-S

Edit: FYI the laptop in use is a Dell E6510, Core i7 620M Integrated graphics, 4gb of Memory. The video card is a Zotac GTS450, and I am using the PE4L with a 120W adapter.

Sorry Sunneh I will add the GTS450 to the 259.96 INF. I am also working on a new 260.63 INF like the other one.

[sunneh]

Sorry Sunneh I will add the GTS450 to the 259.96 INF. I am also working on a new 260.63 INF like the other one.

Much Appreciated! You sir, just made my day!