Should i get a Thunderbolt?
Should i get a Thunderbolt?
Hi, my HP DK0011LA is in good hands. With only 3% remaining on the SSD, I’m planning to replace it with a model that has double the memory and upgrade the RAM to 16 GB. I’m also looking into adding more graphics power, especially since some games I want to play aren’t possible right now.
I have a few questions:
1. It looks like I can’t upgrade the graphics card directly, but I think I might be able to use Thunderbolt. Would that work for running Deadloop? It needs 6 VRAM and my laptop only has 4. Also, would using a 3 GB graphic card over Thunderbolt still be viable?
2. If I add a 3 GB graphics card via Thunderbolt, could I run Oculus Link? I know it’s not enough for VR gaming, but maybe another card would help?
3. Which Thunderbolt ports are compatible with my laptop?
4. What if the graphics card inside my laptop fails? Is it possible to replace it with the same model?
No, this isn't how it should function. When using a GPU off a GPU, it can only interact with the VRAM on that specific device.
They won't be compatible. Could you clarify which external GPU you're considering? I don’t think there’s a 3 GB option available for running Oculus.
Regarding "which Thunderbolts?" I need to know your current version since port details aren’t listed publicly. Also, a suitable case would cost between $200 and $400, and you’ll need a compatible power supply—generally around $70 or more.
It’s likely the GPU is soldered, meaning replacing it would require swapping the entire motherboard, effectively purchasing a new laptop.