DIY eGPU experiences

[LVNeptune]

Would this work on my M17x R3 using HDMI-In on the laptop itself? Basically running the card's HDMI output to HDMI input on the laptop?

[nlooije]

Would this work on my M17x R3 using HDMI-In on the laptop itself? Basically running the card's HDMI output to HDMI input on the laptop?

I have no working experience with this but theoretically this should work.
It would be great if you could share your experiences with this.

[atticus182]

Good news!! Thunderbolt natively in ivy bridge serie 7 chipset :
AnandTech - Intel Integrates USB 3.0 and Thunderbolt into Ivy Bridge Platform

[wicked20]

Hi nlooije,

Did you get a chance to test eGPU w/ your 2630qm in your sig?
Current: Clevo W170HR, i7 2630QM@2.0GHz, Nvidia GT555M + GTX460 2.0 x1.Opt VD, 1x4GB DDR3 RAM, 500 GB 7200RPM HDD, W7-x64

Please let us know the results soon. I am still waiting/trying to make progress.

Much thanks.

[nlooije]

Hi nlooije,

Did you get a chance to test eGPU w/ your 2630qm in your sig?
Current: Clevo W170HR, i7 2630QM@2.0GHz, Nvidia GT555M + GTX460 2.0 x1.Opt VD, 1x4GB DDR3 RAM, 500 GB 7200RPM HDD, W7-x64

Please let us know the results soon. I am still waiting/trying to make progress.

Much thanks.

Not yet, i got the laptop this week and havent been home to be able to test it. I guess my sig for now is wishfull thinking . hope to have some results by next week.

[atticus182]

I have some dificulties to get the eGPU working...

My setup:

HP Elitebook 2530p
PE4H v2.4
Zotac GTX560 Ti

So, from a fresh install of Windows 7 home premium 64bits, here what I did:

1) I boot up
2) I go in sleep mode and plug my eGPU. The GTX560's fan spins.
3) I wake up and I install the lastest optimus driver with modified INF from Nando.
4) I shut down the computer and unplug the eGPU. I restart the Laptop.
5) I go in sleep mode and plug the eGPU and wake up.
6) I have this:



7) I try RE5 and it works only on the Intel intagrated.
8) When I select the external display only, it doesn't display anything and the laptop screen display only my wallpaper..I have to shut down with power button...

9)There is where I am stuck... I need help.

Thanks!!

[User Retired 2]

I have some dificulties to get the eGPU working...

My setup:

HP Elitebook 2530p
PE4H v2.4
Zotac GTX560 Ti

I'll highlight that there have been a number of reports of the GTX5xx series not allowing the internal LCD to function. So the first point could be that NVidia may have not coded it to work on GF114 chips? Pure speculation of course.

To have the best change of internal LCD mode working I'd advise:

1. Updated your Windows to have the latest Intel 4500MHD driver.

2. Remove existing NVidia Verde drivers.

3. Search your registry for "simulated" and remove all simulated monitor connections that Optimus does.

4. Reboot and reinstall the Verde 270.61 + nando4 modded inf from here.

Use image below to help you along. This is my 2530P with latest 4500MHD driver + GTX460 270.61 driver, working with internal and external x1.Opt.



Your external LCD should do a x1.Opt link as it has been confirmed to work using a GTX560Ti by MikjoA and ittius on the first page. Important questions here are:

Q: Are you using any DVI-VGA adapters? That has been reported as being problematic. If so, can you try a native HDMI connection instead?

Q: Do you have another HDMI cable if using HDMI? An intermittently faulty HDMI cables will register a LCD but not allow data to be written to it.

[noobganster]

there used to be a seller on eBay selling pe4h and pe4l, and he was selling them much cheaper than hwtools. Does anybody know what happened to this seller? I want to buy a pe4h, what is the cheapest place to get one?

[Xav]

Hi all,

I'm running a Sager np8662 with GTX 260m (built in) + DIY ViDock GTX560Ti. (the ViDock is meant for my x220 when it arrives..just testing it now)
i managed to install and run the 560Ti, however, i'm getting quite a poor 3dmark06 score of ~5000. from what i see it seems to be pretty common for ppl running x1 config (which is what im running).

i closed the jumper on my PE4H and im using a silverstone 500w PSU. Should have plenty of power for the card.

Problems i get while playing Dragon Age 2..

1) constant lag and delay when activating menu or entering into new areas. Is this expected for ViDock setup?

2) i get random blue screen while playing DA2 with the error pointed to nvlddmkm.sys.

Anyone can help me with the above issues?

Thanks,
xc

[beatTheRestrictions]

This 420W ATX powerful enough for HD 5770?

I've seen the 5770 power consumption stated at ~250w for FurMark max stress.. Is all this power from the 12V rail only? The 12v power of this ATX is 12V * 23A = 276W .. to tight a squeeze?

Thanks anyone