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If this doesn't stop, then very soon we'll just end up with external video cards because this is ridiculous. We already kinda have that [0], but it's quite a ha
by Joker_vD 2y ago
If this doesn't stop, then very soon we'll just end up with external video cards because this is ridiculous. We already kinda have that [0], but it's quite a hack. I wonder how well PCIe can be delivered over the ribbon cables though...
[0] https://www.razer.com/mena-en/gaming-laptops/razer-core-x https://www.razer.com/mena-en/gaming-laptops/razer-core-x
- mananaysiempre 2y agoKinda, because USB-C/Thunderbolt eGPUs like the Razer Core have noticeably less bandwidth than the same card installed on your motherboard.
- chx 2y agoWhich is why OCuLink is gaining traction. Lenovo added hot swap capability and sells it under the name "TGX" in China but the compatibility is total both ways. Also Beelink has MiniPCs with external PCIe x8 slots, it's a clever trick: https://liliputing.com/beelink-gti14-ultra-is-an-intel-meteor-lake-mini-pc-with-a-pcie-x8-connector-for-external-graphics-cards/ https://liliputing.com/beelink-gti14-ultra-is-an-intel-meteo...
- Springtime 2y agoI saw someone who used two humongous, external watercooling radiators to cool both their GPU and CPU. Apparently these are now available to buy.
- nothercastle 2y agoI would actually welcome that. It would make building small pcs way easier. And make upgrades and swaps a breeze