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My eyes glaze over with talk of video cards. I work with what I have (an integrated crap Dell laptop card). Usually works well enough, although I struggle with graininess and fireflies in the blacks.
Is there a possible way to use an Nvidia card externally with a laptop? I haven’t put a whole lot of research int it; thought maybe one of y’all would know.
@robf4g210, yes but it gets pricey and you have to have the connections for it. Usually you'd need a thunderbolt or at the very least a usb3 connection on your pc. This would be an example https://www.amazon.com/Gigabyte-AORUS-Gaming-Graphic-GV-N1070IXEB-8GD/dp/B073PYMG3G/ref=sr_1_14?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1517406485&sr=1-14&keywords=external+graphics+card. You're realistically paying about $300 for the external box and $500-$600 for the card.
Right this minute with the price of components it's just not worth buying anything unless you desperately need it. Ram, SSD's and graphics cards are just way too pricey.
@evilmonkey, Thanks for the tip. Guess I'll stick with my Intel HD Graphics 530 integrated card for now.
Next time my company needs me to do any side job graphics work for them, though...
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Absolutely, eyes glaze, chest hurts, know the feeling. I only ponyed out the money because the 760 died on me, and the on-board VGA was having trouble watching a movie let alone rendering, but considering a new 6GB 980 Ti from Newegg was $1,000+, $490 wasn't a bad deal.Rank:
That's a rip off price.
A 780 Ti should be 260 Canadian (Used) That's the Maximum you should be paying for that card. I wouldn't buy them new because they're too old for a large some of money.Rank:It depends where you look for the card. Yep 980's are an older model but still pack a punch in almost every 3D app and games.
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EvilMonkey is right. It's not worth the upgrade at today's prices.
Best save for a desktop if you really want the firepower.@norbertz thanks. I'll keep an eye out.
also, any suggestions on where to look would be cool too. Popular public sites are just going to jack up the prices. AMZ, CL. I won't deal with TigerDirect or NewEgg anymore because they both tried to screw me with bait and switch and with-holding of money.Rank:eBay seems the only place if you want a decent used 980 card and EVGA are the only one's who will transfer the warranty.
If you do buy an EVGA card that still has a lengthy warranty attached don't register it with them as they'll knock the warranty down to 12 months.
Just guest RMA the card if it becomes faulty.
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