Technology · 3 hours ago
eGPU lets laptops use desktop graphics cards but costs and performance issues limit appeal
An external graphics card, or eGPU, allows laptops to use more powerful desktop-grade graphics cards for demanding programs like games. Setting one up needs a specialised enclosure, the card itself, a Thunderbolt cable, and an external monitor. However, high costs for components and potential performance loss over the Thunderbolt connection mean building a gaming PC might be a better option.
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