Windows 7: External GPU (eGPU)

Quadrider10 · 25 Feb 2013

Awesome! Will do. I found a nice 20" hp 900p monitor on Craig's for $60. So if it works out ima get that and make an nice enclosure too.

Quadrider10 · 27 Feb 2013

GPU came in today. the power supply should be here tomorrow, and the adapter friday. then TEST TIME!

Quadrider10 · 28 Feb 2013

Some Pics are up of adapter and GPU in the OP

but heres my concern. i bought a 6a PSU, and on the board near the power ssupply input, it says 3.0a?

you think it will be alright? how many amps does a normal PSU push in? i thought it was 5.5a

Quadrider10 · 28 Feb 2013

anyone?

Britton30 · 28 Feb 2013

It should be fine, The card will draw what it needs, no more. A PC PSU can vary depending on its ratings, 20A and up for 12V.

Quadrider10 · 28 Feb 2013

Quote: Originally Posted by Britton30

It should be fine, The card will draw what it needs, no more. A PC PSU can vary depending on its ratings, 20A and up for 12V.

owow alright! i plug it in today into my computer and a light turned on, so theres hope! lol

Quadrider10 · 28 Feb 2013

if this whole thing works, u guys have no idea how happy i will be! lol i will finally be able to play games in quality better and make and edit better videos!

Anyone have any enclosure ideas?

Britton30 · 01 Mar 2013

Here's a place to start, then try Amazon and eBay. Project Enclosure (8x6x3) : Project Boxes | RadioShack.com

you might want to make a mock-up up an enclosure with cardboard taped together to get an idea for size and component placement inside. I would add a simple on/off toggle switch to it so you can wait till the PC is on.

Quadrider10 · 01 Mar 2013

Quote: Originally Posted by Britton30

Here's a place to start, then try Amazon and eBay. Project Enclosure (8x6x3) : Project Boxes | RadioShack.com

you might want to make a mock-up up an enclosure with cardboard taped together to get an idea for size and component placement inside. I would add a simple on/off toggle switch to it so you can wait till the PC is on.

sweet thanks man. My PSU should be here today so I can $finally starttesting

Quadrider10 · 01 Mar 2013

alright now is where i need help.... when i plug it into my computer, windows tries to install it, but it keeps failing. also my computer becomes ridicisiously slow and the audio chops up.

i found this:
How to make an external laptop graphics adaptor | News | TechRadar

but i can not get it to install nor do i see anything in device manager. any ideas?

Windows 7: External GPU (eGPU)

External GPU (eGPU) problems?