GPU Upgrade

Member Posts: 11 New User
edited November 2023 in 2018 Archives
I have a Predator 15 with a nvidia GTX 970m GPU. Is it possible to upgrade the GPU to a faster one like the 1050? Editing 4K video is a problem with the 970M so I am wondering if this would work. Thanks.

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  • IronFly
    IronFly ACE Posts: 18,413 Trailblazer
    no, GPU is soldered to mainboard.
    I'm not an Acer employee.
  • ven98
    ven98 ACE Posts: 4,073 Pathfinder
    You can add an external GPU, using the Thunderbolt port.
    Always post the following characterisitcs of the device:
    -Model number
    -Part number(not required, but helpful)
    -CPU
    -GPU
    -Operating system

    Helios 300 and Nitro 5 users DO NOT update the BIOS to version 1.22 if you don't want the keyboard's backlight to turn off after 30 seconds even when the device is plugged in.


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  • Member Posts: 11 New User
    You can add an external GPU, using the Thunderbolt port. I can? Wow, how do I do that? I have never heard of something like that before.
  • ven98
    ven98 ACE Posts: 4,073 Pathfinder
    You need something like this, usb-c thunderbolt cable and of course the desktop GPU. The problem is that the GPU will have some performance loss(usually between 20-30%).

    I don't see a reason why you would want to add a 1050(i read 1050ti in your post the first time, but it was just my assumtion I think), as 970M performs better than 1050 in gaming and benchmarks. I see you wrote that it is for video editing, in which 1050 performs a bit better, but these 20% loss via thunderbolt will bring it under 970M's performance. If you want the external GPU to perform better than the dedicated GPU in your laptop, you have to aim for something higher like GTX1060 or better. GTX1050ti(connected to thunderbolt) will be at about the same level as the 970M.
    Always post the following characterisitcs of the device:
    -Model number
    -Part number(not required, but helpful)
    -CPU
    -GPU
    -Operating system

    Helios 300 and Nitro 5 users DO NOT update the BIOS to version 1.22 if you don't want the keyboard's backlight to turn off after 30 seconds even when the device is plugged in.


    Hit 'Like' if you find the answer helpful!   
    Click on 'Yes' if the comment answers your question!

  • Member Posts: 11 New User
    OK, thanks for all the info. I had no idea this was possible but I think I will stay with what I have for now until I can afford a better computer. I need gaming and 4K editing capability but also in the laptop configuration.  

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