external GPU to Laptop mining

[mrgoldy]

I've been offered a free GTX 970

I have a laptop, Asus ROG G750JW, i7 4700HQ 2.4GHz, 24GB RAM, GTX 765M,  all sorts of ports

Is it possible that I can keep the GTX 970 open air, get a PSU for it, run a cable back to my existing laptop, and control it/mine it from my laptop?

If yes, any instructional/tutorial on that setup?  would it use much of my laptop resources?
If no, sorry I'm the new guy.

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[klaaas]

Google will help you out.

http://www.pcworld.com/article/2984716/laptop-computers/how-to-transform-your-laptop-into-a-gaming-powerhouse-with-an-external-graphics-card.html


EGPU Exp Gdc Sapphire Rx 480 working on laptop Asus

3x eGPU with old laptop MSI GX610 for mining (ZEC ETH XMR)

[mrgoldy]

thank you, I read that first link, but wasn't sure if gaming/mining are synonymous.

[klaaas]

thank you, I read that first link, but wasn't sure if gaming/mining are synonymous.

If you can hook the VC to your laptop, sure you can do both.

[QuintLeo]

As a general rule, it's cheaper to just build a mining rig that to buy one of those "use a PCI-E GPU on a laptop" adapters - and you get to keep the laptop available for doing other stuff with!

[Ruso21]

I posted something similar in these days and I got deleted...
need an engineers help to see if this project can work, might help a lot of people out there

Alienware M11x R2
Mini PCI-E to PCI-E x1 cable
PCI-E 1X to 4 PCI-E 16X (the expansion card of 1 PCI-E 1X with 4 USB to 4 raisers)
PSU 1350w Platinum
4 1080ti (before installing the 1080ti, i will test with a 4850)

https://www.ebay.com/itm/High-Speed-FPC-Cable-Mini-PCI-E-to-PCI-E-Express-X1-USB-Riser-Card/391302612634?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649
https://www.ebay.com/itm/PCI-E-1X-to-4-PCI-E-16X-Slots-Riser-External-Adapter-PCI-E-Port-Card-Cable-Board/232539417964?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649

after watching the failure of this guy, I decided to change the cable and adapter to this one...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYWriFMQH_o
https://cryptomined.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1_373_319&products_id=320&zenid=mnrnhf13bt7hjlk7130kkv3tc2

not really sure if will hold up 3 GPU, we are talking about 900w with an adapter and PSU. I'm affraid to burn something

[abuzubu]

anybody tried that. I am looking external gpu for mining. but i need someone experienced.

pls pm me if anybody tried.

[Juggar]

Realistically you will need a Thunderbolt port and a compatible eGPU enclosure that would work with your laptops thunderbolt revision (1, 2 ,3 ).

Anything else like using the wi-fi mini PCI-e slot is generally not going to work out. Lots of laptop BIOS have a whitelist and I doubt you be able to get 1 GPU to work let alone 3+.

Essentially you are MUCH better off buying a 3 PCI express slot embedded mobo like this one if you want a cheap miner: https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157616&ignorebbr=1

[abuzubu]

Realistically you will need a Thunderbolt port and a compatible eGPU enclosure that would work with your laptops thunderbolt revision (1, 2 ,3 ).

Anything else like using the wi-fi mini PCI-e slot is generally not going to work out. Lots of laptop BIOS have a whitelist and I doubt you be able to get 1 GPU to work let alone 3+.

Essentially you are MUCH better off buying a 3 PCI express slot embedded mobo like this one if you want a cheap miner: https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157616&ignorebbr=1

thanks a lot. dont want to see dead end. this BIOS info changed my opinion

[Ruso21]

Realistically you will need a Thunderbolt port and a compatible eGPU enclosure that would work with your laptops thunderbolt revision (1, 2 ,3 ).

Anything else like using the wi-fi mini PCI-e slot is generally not going to work out. Lots of laptop BIOS have a whitelist and I doubt you be able to get 1 GPU to work let alone 3+.

Essentially you are MUCH better off buying a 3 PCI express slot embedded mobo like this one if you want a cheap miner: https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157616&ignorebbr=1

Well.... not necessary need thunderbolt to have an external GPU, those are for new laptops with new technology...

with Mini PCI-E you can install lot of devices with an adapter. Specially a GPU using EXP GDC

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PJabK8TfyOA

if it works for gaming, then works for mining. Keep in mind that it's 1 GPU only, I'm looking to attach a riser with 3 or 4 PCI-E 1x then hook up the 16x riser.