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Get an external mini PCI-E port for an external GPU - G55VW

iTcCti
Level 7
Hey guys,
I got my g55vw a couple of years ago, I got it with the Gtx 660m. I was pleased with the performance for the last two years, but now with new games coming out like Far Cry 4 and AC Unity, I really feel like I should upgrade.
I saw this video on YouTube, where the guy use an external
PCI-E adapter with a mini PCI-E port on his laptop to connect an external desktop class gpu:



I think the idea is awesome and I was wondering if there is any way that I could do it too, but without disable my wireless card and in a more convenient way. Maybe if I'll sacrifice my Dvd-ROM I could arrange another easy to access mini PCI-E port on the side of my laptop? Will the motherboard and the inside build of the laptop allow that?

Any information would be great guys..
Thanks in advance.
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GottiBoi55
Level 10
Here's a great solution for using a desk top GPU if you have a Thunderbolt port. (Link below)





SilverStone SG Station 2 External Video card Thunderbolt Enclosure
GottiBoi55
Asus
G750JZ-DS71 Windows 10 Pro (x64)
Intel® Core™ i7 4700HQ (2.40GHz)
Samsung
24GB Memory DDR3 1600 MHz SDRAM
SanDisk
M.2 SSD 2x128GB in Raid 0 / WD-HGST-1TB HDD 7500-RPM
NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 880M 4 GB GDDR5 VRAM
Second Monitor: Shar
p Aquos 32"

Thank you so much for the response.
Unfortunately, I don't have a Thunderbolt port on my laptop..
Any other suggestions?

iTcCti wrote:
Thank you so much for the response.
Unfortunately, I don't have a Thunderbolt port on my laptop..
Any other suggestions?


Okay, sorry you didn't buy the model with the Thunderbolt port, that would have been a great option for you.
Sorry I did a search, but not luck.

I seen some options for NBs with a PCIE slot.
GottiBoi55
Asus
G750JZ-DS71 Windows 10 Pro (x64)
Intel® Core™ i7 4700HQ (2.40GHz)
Samsung
24GB Memory DDR3 1600 MHz SDRAM
SanDisk
M.2 SSD 2x128GB in Raid 0 / WD-HGST-1TB HDD 7500-RPM
NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 880M 4 GB GDDR5 VRAM
Second Monitor: Shar
p Aquos 32"