Is a GTX 1080 used with an external GPU (eGPU) a good investment?
Is a GTX 1080 used with an external GPU (eGPU) a good investment?
Hello everyone,
I own a Lenovo Legion laptop equipped with an i7-7700 processor, 16GB of RAM, and a GTX1060 graphics card with 6GB of video memory. I enjoy playing various games, including PUBG, CSGO, Assassin's Creed Odyssey, Shadow of the Tomb Raider, and Project Cars 2, among others. Currently, I'm considering purchasing a used Gigabyte Aorus EGpu with a GTX1080 for approximately £450 in excellent condition. However, I’m now questioning whether it's a worthwhile investment.
I primarily utilize my laptop as a desktop setup, complemented by Razer peripherals and a 27-inch 144Hz 1080p monitor. The reason for using my laptop is because I occasionally game at friends’ houses. Thank you.
Ultimately, your satisfaction depends on whether you’re pleased with the graphical configurations and frame rates for your intensive games. If you aren't, then it’s certainly a worthwhile purchase for the Aorus. However, be absolutely certain that particular laptop model possesses sufficient cooling and thoroughly examine numerous technical assessments before buying.
Regarding the Aorus laptop – it largely depends on your satisfaction with its performance capabilities, particularly regarding display refresh rate and frame rates for graphically intensive games. If you aren’t pleased with these aspects, it represents a worthwhile purchase. However, be certain that the specific laptop model you’re considering has sufficient cooling and thoroughly review technical assessments.
Currently, I typically run my games at maximum graphics settings with a frame rate between 50 and 60 frames per second. My goal is to achieve at least 100 frames per second, given my monitor’s 144Hz refresh rate. I believe that utilizing higher visual quality settings within the 90-100fps range would provide a superior gaming experience.
Certainly, I comprehend that and have carefully reviewed the presentation requirements. Nevertheless, it’s important to note that running at a frame rate of 100 FPS, even with a powerful graphics card, will probably produce significant warmth; therefore, ensuring adequate airflow and utilizing an effective cooling system for your laptop is crucial. Many portable computers lack this feature, leading to the creation of the Max Q series – a design specifically engineered to achieve specific performance levels in conjunction with particular cooling strategies.
Certainly, I acknowledge that and did review the specifications carefully. Nevertheless, be aware that running at 100 frames per second, even with a powerful graphics card, will probably produce significantly more warmth, so it's essential to ensure your laptop has good airflow and a sufficient cooling system. Many laptops lack this feature, leading to the creation of the 1060 Max Q – a design intended to achieve specific performance levels with tailored cooling methods.
Honestly, I anticipated the laptop would generate less heat because the graphics card would be turned off when an external GPU is connected.
Jimmidk :
Hmm tbh i thought that the laptop would generate less heat, because the gpu would be deactivated when a egpu is connected.
Right, forgot you were talking an external GPU. Still though, it's a different laptop that you haven't tried, and the CPU does heat up too. I would still make sure there's no weaknesses, even in cooling.
Frag Maniac :
Jimmidk :
Hmm tbh i thought that the laptop would generate less heat, because the gpu would be deactivated when a egpu is connected.
Right, forgot you were talking an external GPU. Still though, it's a different laptop that you haven't tried, and the CPU does heat up too. I would still make sure there's no weaknesses, even in cooling.
I’ll search the internet about cooling of my specific laptop. I already have a laptop cooler stand which i haven’t used much, but i could place it under the laptop.