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Is External GPU Dock safe for Laptop?

12 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/is-external-gpu-dock-safe-for-laptop.210656/

billamama
billamama Original post #1
Nov 22, 2021 at 11:48 AM

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[Mini PCI-E Version] V8.0 EXP GDC Laptop External Independent Video Card PCI-E Expansion Card
*banggood.app.link/Ak9VKiTcolb
Is this device safe for Laptop? is there anything should I keep in mind before buy or using this with my dell inspiron n5010?
Desmond
Desmond #2
Nov 22, 2021 at 3:16 PM
You might want to fix the images since clicking on them returns an error page.
billamama
Nov 22, 2021 at 3:50 PM
You might want to fix the images since clicking on them returns an error page.
[Mini PCI-E Version] V8.0 EXP GDC Laptop External Independent Video Card PCI-E Expansion Card
*banggood.app.link/Ak9VKiTcolb
this is the Link
Nerevarine
Nov 22, 2021 at 4:24 PM
No, dont try it. It doesnt work. It might in very rare case but all it would be good for, is a display.

The only external GPU dock that would give good performance are the ones that are based on thunderbolt or MXM port.
SaiyanGoku
Nov 22, 2021 at 4:56 PM
What ever GPU you are planning to use will be wasted on that laptop.
billamama
Nov 22, 2021 at 4:57 PM
No, dont try it. It doesnt work. It might in very rare case but all it would be good for, is a display.

The only external GPU dock that would give good performance are the ones that are based on thunderbolt or MXM port.
Actually I found this video on youtube thats why I think forum is the best place for genuine reply. is the whole thing is a Marketting SCAM?
SaiyanGoku
Nov 22, 2021 at 4:59 PM
Its not a "scam" but it is not worth the effort, time and money spent on making it work either.
Nerevarine
Nov 22, 2021 at 7:46 PM
It would work but would give you 30-40 percent, maybe less of the performance of a gpu. Plus, if there is a quality control issue, it can fry your GPU and your pc.

Bigger and better companies have fried components because they screwed around with PCIE slots ( I'm looking at you, NZXT). So I'd say don't try it. It's not worth it.
billamama
Nov 22, 2021 at 8:11 PM
It would work but would give you 30-40 percent, maybe less of the performance of a gpu. Plus, if there is a quality control issue, it can fry your GPU and your pc.

Bigger and better companies have fried components because they screwed around with PCIE slots ( I'm looking at you, NZXT). So I'd say don't try it. It's not worth it.
I've already fried by Motherboard (GA 78LMT USB 3 rev 6.0) :(
won't take any chance with My GPU & only working laptop (Dell N5010),
Thanks for the Clarification :)
billamama
billamama #10
Nov 22, 2021 at 8:13 PM
What ever GPU you are planning to use will be wasted on that laptop.
I was going to use my GPU GT 710 2gb ddr5, as my old Mother board caught fire near North Bridge
TheSloth
TheSloth #11
Nov 30, 2021 at 9:52 PM
How are you going to power your card? I don't think that adapter will be able to supply enough power to the card. If you just want to try these and have money to spend then go ahead. It's all a mess with a significant risk so proceed at your own risk.
Nerevarine
Nov 30, 2021 at 9:53 PM
An example of GPUs frying motherboard because of improper connection (or other reasons)
*geek.digit.in/community/threads/zotac-the-graphic-card-of-the-death.210682/#post-2411322