G9-793 with external GPU

Drosera

So I'm *kinda* happy with my laptop performance. But for some reasons, I need to upgrade the GPU.

Since the GPU is soldered to the motherboard and the laptop itself has thunderbolt port, I'm looking for eGPU. Would it be possible and has anyone tried this option?

JackE

Sure it's possible. Might send a PM and ask the OP @asad814 in this thread what he finally settled upon.  https://community.acer.com/en/discussion/540971/predator-g9-793-type-c-port  Jack E/NJ

asad814

currently i am using 4 lanes pcie 3 interface egpu...with gtx 1080. so far its working fine

JackE

There you go @Drosera Thanks @asad814 ! Jack E/NJ

Drosera

Fantastic! Could you @asad814 tell us about your setup (enclosure, 1080 model,....)? I'm happy with [most of] my laptop, which runs on GTX 1070. But it's a mobile version and sometimes intense games may feel lagging with mobile GPU.

asad814

yes currently i am using razer core V2 which i bought from amazon and msi gtx 1080 OC......its working fine till now

Arrhenius

Are you getting 1080 performances though? I heard that the external adapters for Thunderbolt, do take a toll on performances, up to 40%.

It may be faster than the stock card in the laptop, but it may not be as fast as the same card was connected on the PCI-e 16X on a regular motherboard. If the difference is not noticeable, then it is a good thing. External cards are a great way to keep your machine updated for many years.

RIXTRIX

asad814 what PREDATOR LAPTOP ARE YOU USING WITH YOUR EGPU?

XdxD

RIXTRIX said:

asad814 what PREDATOR LAPTOP ARE YOU USING WITH YOUR EGPU?

Predator G9-793, as stated in the thread name.