Laptop eGPU setup ?
Laptop eGPU setup ?
So I recently chose to upgrade to a new 2024 Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 Laptop featuring a 4070 GPU. I really appreciate its compact size and performance capabilities. I already own a 4070 SUPER FE GPU and a Razer Core X eGPU enclosure, which tends to get dusty. Therefore, I thought it would be wise to use the enclosure to add extra power at home, since the difference between a 4070 laptop (especially the throttled version in the new G series) and a desktop 4070 is significant.
I wondered if there could be any issues with the USB4 40GBPS port working with the Razer Core X eGPU enclosure. I tried it last week but couldn’t get the eGPU to recognize it. When I contacted ASUS online support, they confirmed that my PC isn’t compatible with an eGPU. This doesn’t seem logical to me.
I returned the G14 but prefer not to buy another laptop since it meets all requirements except for the eGPU functionality. Meanwhile, I’ve bought a ROG Zephyrus M16 with a 4090 GPU, though I don’t feel as fond of it as the previous one.
To use an eGPU with a laptop, the device needs Thunderbolt 3 or 4 port or a USB type-C that supports eGPUs. Your G14 lacks both, which is why the Asus customer representative provided this feedback.
Even using a USB4 to PCIE adapter such as the ADT-UT3G may not function properly.
No.
Like i said, USB type-C port has to support eGPUs (or Thunderbolt) for it to work.
Since you already returned the laptop and aren't using it anymore, what else is there to talk about it?
Because I can't resist this product, I decided to buy another one. I assumed USB4 would support Thunderbolt, so a 40gbps port could be made incompatible with an ENPUGA card. That's the thing I've always heard being absurd. I purchased the HP Omen 14 with a 4070 chip, but it's having problems and I'm returning it. I don't mind it, but when the laptop sleeps for a few hours it won't wake up no matter what I try. If I set it to not sleep after a while, it freezes and only fixes itself by restarting. The power indicator stays on even in sleep mode, but it doesn't respond. I really like the G14 4070 except for this one minor issue.
Because Thunderbolt was created as a joint effort between Intel and Apple, royalty and certification concerns arise.
Further reading: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thunderbol..._situation
The situation is actually the other way around. The manufacturer must integrate Thunderbolt into the USB4 solution and submit the device for Intel's certification. Otherwise, USB4 functions identically to USB.
eGPU remains an optional addition and isn't mandatory.
You need to purchase it from HP or the retailer that sold it, as they are required to offer customer support.
They confirmed your interest in learning whether the ASUS G14 with a 4070 GPU can work with an eGPU via USB4. Based on the details shared, the device should be compatible with an eGPU using the USB4 protocol because it includes a USB4 port capable of 40Gbps. Although it doesn’t support Thunderbolt, USB4 is intended to accommodate eGPU configurations as long as the enclosure matches the standard. So yes, you should have a chance to succeed.
The issue began when you attempted to use an eGPU with your G14, but faced no success. You reached out to Asus, who initially stated the eGPU wouldn't function with the G14, even though the laptop supports USB4. Later, you provided a detailed explanation of the reasons behind this outcome. Now, you've contacted Asus again, repeating the same request. This time, the second representative suggested it "should" work because the laptop has USB4. However, "should work" doesn't guarantee actual functionality. Unless you possess extraordinary abilities like an Ork from Warhammer 40K, relying solely on willpower won't ensure things operate as intended. I've already clarified the situation thoroughly; please proceed only if you're certain it will work. If not, address your concerns with the second representative who assured you otherwise.