Samarth 619
Modrator @ Xbhp Biking
Guys,
My laptop is a Dell Inspiron 5520, whose spec is Core i5 3210M, 8 GB DDR3, 1 GB AMD 7670M, 500GB HD, Windows 7, etc.
I run an average of 18-40 frames per second in Far Cry 3, lowest settings including Direct X 9, not 11 as it reduces FPS. I wish to extend its graphical power.
I've been informed that using desktop graphic cards on laptops is a possibility, using the MiniPCI 1 to 16x converter, which however requires external power supply and display. I can use my HDTV as display. The only thing is, the wifi component will have to be removed which I'm ok with.
On youtube, some people are running latest games on Core 2 Duo laptops, while mine is still a healthy Core i5 3210M in comparison.
So, in rush of this, I accidentally ordered 2 such converters of Rs. 600 each approx from Amazon and Ebay both.
Now, I don't have a graphics card and I don't have a power supply. My questions are:-
1. Which graphics card would be best performance for me, in a budget range of Rs. 10000, slightly extendable? I'm ok with purchasing online. I'm considering RX460 4GB. I considered AMD first because I already have a AMD in my lappy, and I also won a game code from them in a contest. But will consider nVidia if its worth.
2. What power supply would go with the above?
3. What precautions must I take care of? Of course a professional will do this job. As of now, I have the laptop dismantling video, location of the MiniPCI port in laptop, etc...
A sample video of a different, more refined version of this product:- Gaming on a Laptop using an External GPU - YouTub
The two adaptors I got:-
Magideal USB 3.0 PCI-E Express 1x to16x Extender Riser Board Card Adapter SATA Cable: Amazon.in: Industrial & Scientific
30cm USB 3.0 PCI-E Express 1x to16x Extender Riser Card Adapter SATA Power Cable | eBa
NOTE: I'm not in a position to replace my laptop due to two main reasons:- Don't have enough money to buy a new one, and secondly, they don't sell one with Windows 7 right now, which you can't buy from stores either (Correct me if I'm wrong).... And I'm finding Windows 10 a bit "fishy", if you know what I mean.
My laptop is a Dell Inspiron 5520, whose spec is Core i5 3210M, 8 GB DDR3, 1 GB AMD 7670M, 500GB HD, Windows 7, etc.
I run an average of 18-40 frames per second in Far Cry 3, lowest settings including Direct X 9, not 11 as it reduces FPS. I wish to extend its graphical power.
I've been informed that using desktop graphic cards on laptops is a possibility, using the MiniPCI 1 to 16x converter, which however requires external power supply and display. I can use my HDTV as display. The only thing is, the wifi component will have to be removed which I'm ok with.
On youtube, some people are running latest games on Core 2 Duo laptops, while mine is still a healthy Core i5 3210M in comparison.
So, in rush of this, I accidentally ordered 2 such converters of Rs. 600 each approx from Amazon and Ebay both.
Now, I don't have a graphics card and I don't have a power supply. My questions are:-
1. Which graphics card would be best performance for me, in a budget range of Rs. 10000, slightly extendable? I'm ok with purchasing online. I'm considering RX460 4GB. I considered AMD first because I already have a AMD in my lappy, and I also won a game code from them in a contest. But will consider nVidia if its worth.
2. What power supply would go with the above?
3. What precautions must I take care of? Of course a professional will do this job. As of now, I have the laptop dismantling video, location of the MiniPCI port in laptop, etc...
A sample video of a different, more refined version of this product:- Gaming on a Laptop using an External GPU - YouTub
The two adaptors I got:-
Magideal USB 3.0 PCI-E Express 1x to16x Extender Riser Board Card Adapter SATA Cable: Amazon.in: Industrial & Scientific
30cm USB 3.0 PCI-E Express 1x to16x Extender Riser Card Adapter SATA Power Cable | eBa
NOTE: I'm not in a position to replace my laptop due to two main reasons:- Don't have enough money to buy a new one, and secondly, they don't sell one with Windows 7 right now, which you can't buy from stores either (Correct me if I'm wrong).... And I'm finding Windows 10 a bit "fishy", if you know what I mean.