DIY eGPU experiences

[Atonof]

I need some help, i think you have been asked several times.

My new GTX460 got an error 12 so i tried the pci allocation.
I've installed ViDock Setup, following nado4s guide. I've done step 1 to 3.

While booting, i can choose between windows 7 and the setup.
When i choose the setup, it loads a few seconds, then i get "grub>".
What shall i do to solve the problem?

When i get in the setup i have to do the pci allocation, after this the cahinload?

[senseisin]

Why in the world I need to buy a 85$ adapter (considering all the cables and the fact that PE4L/PE4H aren't sold outside usa...) , when I can simply mod the mpci-e slot in my notebook and buy a new video card???

Just to add to this, they do ship to outside the US, there was a user recently who ordered his and he's in Germany. You might not find it for sale locally but you can order it.

[Wajper]

Hi,
I have Asus A8js and I bought Geforce GTX 460 1gb for Diy ViDock.

What do you think about my pcie port configuration?
Can I do x2 link?

Core2duo T7200 (2 Ghz) is enough for this geforce?
What should I buy: PE4L-EC2C or PE4H-EC2C ??

[key001]

I know, but If you have a mPCI-E slot in your notebook, I don't know why you need to buy a Vidock....
You can do the same thing I posted before to notebooks too....

I know what a Vidock does, Bu I DON'T KNOW IF IT'S USEFULL AT ALL...

Why in the world I need to buy a 85$ adapter (considering all the cables and the fact that PE4L/PE4H aren't sold outside usa...) , when I can simply mod the mpci-e slot in my notebook and buy a new video card???

And even if I don't want to mod my mPCIe slot, I can still buy a 1x PCIE videocard and simply put it into my notebook......

Well, you can try to make it yourself. Got a soldering iron?

[docusync]

Well, you can try to make it yourself. Got a soldering iron?

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[Chesniak]

@nando4
so it seems that my benchmarks are not far off of those from the first Tx2 implemented. 7865 vs. 7799on mine. now my system is running RM-74 w/4GB ram. the first tx2 was running RM-75 w/8GB ram. both running HD3200 integrated

The big difference is the FPS is RE5 dx9. 42.2 vs 36.1 on my system.
could this be down to the difference in RAM?

It seems that he was able to get his system to run in 1x 2.0 PCI mode with the following script
:: This section enables x1 2.0 speads on AMD RS780M chipset system on port 1 (0:4.0)
:: Using setpci with [register].[b/w/l]=[data],[mask] syntax below to switch
:: individual bits
:: 1. Disable Link - 0.4.0/0x68 (Link Control), bit 4=1
setpci -s 0:4.0 68.b=10:10

:: 2. Set target link speed=5Gbps
:: 0.4.0/0x88 (Link Control 2), bit 3:0=2 (5Gbp/s, *assumed, not in datasheet*)
setpci -s 0:4.0 88.b=2:F

:: 3. Retrain link
:: 0.4.0/0x68 (Link Control), bit 5=1
setpci -s 0:4.0 68.b=20:20

:: 4. Enable Link
:: 0.4.0/0x68 (Link Control), bit 4=0
setpci -s 0:4.0 68.b=0:10

:: 5. Disable retrain link
:: 0.4.0/0x68 (Link Control), bit 5=0
setpci -s 0:4.0 68.b=0:20

:: 6. Check the Link Status Read-Only register
:: 0.4.0/6A (Link Status), bits 3:0 (Link Speed)=2 (5Gbp/s)
echo Checking port status, bits 3:0=2 (5Gbps) 3:0=1 (2.5Gbps)
setpci -v -s 0:4.0 6A.b

Nando4: Do you think this will work for my system? im not really sure what im looking at here. does this disable the wireless card?

[yosizach]

can i use it with my dv8 hp laptop ...and have gtx 470 card ?

i have all the stuff ? but i wil how it will run ? on a 1x?thanks

[Atonof]

I need some help, i think you have been asked several times.

My new GTX460 got an error 12 so i tried the pci allocation.
I've installed ViDock Setup, following nado4s guide. I've done step 1 to 3.

While booting, i can choose between windows 7 and the setup.
When i choose the setup, it loads a few seconds, then i get "grub>".
What shall i do to solve the problem?

When i get in the setup i have to do the pci allocation, after this the cahinload?

anyone? :/
I try reinstall.
I found my fault I compressed my SSD, so the bootloader was unable to start the files.

[theydidntnameme]

hey,

i have everything hooked up. the video card came with a dvi to hdmi adapter. i pluged that into the video card and the other end of the hdmi cable i plugged into a TV. i installed the optimus drivers (i have an intel 4500m). in everest, the pci port shows that the PE adapter is installed (and it even says a gtx 460 is there which i have). however i cant get an external monitor setup working. my TV shows nothing when i switch it to the HDMI input. if i right click the desktop -> personalize, I cant detect additional monitors. how do i do this? If I go into dxdiag it still says im using the intel 4500m. if i go to nvidia control panel, an error pops up saying that no external display was detected. how do i fix this?

[ruhtraeel]

Here's my debut

My setup:

Dell XPS M1330 (Borderline Fried GPU, using hot air gun to keep it alive)
Intel Core 2 Duo 2.00Ghz T5750
4GB DDR2 RAM
Onboard Nvidia Geforce 8400M GS 128MB VRAM
External ATI Radeon HD 5870 1GB VRAM
PE4H v2.0
Delta Electronics Model DPS - 600NB A 600W PSU (OEM I think)
x1 1.0 Expresscard
Windows 7 Ultimate
Needed to use DIY Vidock Setup made by Nando

Price:
Laptop = $1200 from 2 years ago
used 5870 = $320, a LOT more with shipping and handling etc, basically $400
PE4H v2.0 + EC2C = $120
PSU = Free







I'd like to thank Nando especially (it's been a rough ride), my Dad's company for the PSU (Nexen), and everyone else who helped make this possible.

Sandy Bridge laptop results coming soon!