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I think as power consumption only gets worse for GPUs, external GPUs is the solution that makes the most sense...
by okasaki 2y ago
I think as power consumption only gets worse for GPUs, external GPUs is the solution that makes the most sense...
- BizarroLand 2y agoIDK, we have all of the unused space behind the screen of a laptop. Why are there no attachable modules that take advantage of that? It would be ideal to have a PCIe Thunderbolt connector that allows you to attach a GPU that maglocks to the back of the screen while in use, and any manufacturer could make their own variations. Thunderbolt can easily send 100w of power. Wouldn't be on desktop scales but it would be enough to make me happy.
- okasaki 2y agoAdding weight to the screen makes it more awkward to handle, particularly on a lap. Same problem tablets with attached keyboards have.
- BizarroLand 2y agoThis is true to a point. In my mind this is ~4 oz. of extra weight, I feel like sufficiently strong hinges and just enough weight in the base would be fine for that little extra though.
- hulitu 2y agoOr better design ? /s
- MenhirMike 2y agoWill be interesting to see if AMD's Strix Point can perform. Basically, radically beef up the graphics unit in an APU. (Doesn't make it upgradable of course, but could offer a better choice for people that want a gaming laptop that's also an ultrabook)