Introduction
If you’re looking for a way to improve your gaming experience, an eGPU is the way to go. The term “eGPU” refers to external graphics processing units, which enable you to add extra power and speeds to your computer without having to buy another machine or upgrade its operating system. Nowadays, there are many different options available when it comes to using an eGPU from hard-core gamers who want the best performance possible at all times (or just don’t want their PCs becoming obsolete) right down to people who simply need something simple like an external monitor without needing anything special or fancy. In this post, we’ll go over everything from what exactly an eGPU is in terms of hardware components & how they work together with tips on what specific brands/models might suit your needs best!
What is an eGPU?
An eGPU is a device that attaches to your computer’s motherboard, allowing you to connect an external graphics card and use it as if it were plugged directly into your system. You can then use the extra power of this special-purpose hardware to drive multiple displays or simply add extra processing power and speed.
So what exactly is an eGPU? It’s basically an external graphics card that plugs directly into your desktop or laptop’s power supply and attaches itself physically via a cable connection (or wireless). This allows you to run games at higher resolutions than you could before, giving you more detail in each scene without having to sacrifice framerate and since most games now have built-in options for using multiple monitors anyway, this is especially useful if there are multiple displays connected!
Why would you use one?
The most common use for an eGPU is to play games on your laptop. There are several reasons why this is the best way to use an eGPU, but the main one is that it allows you to play games at higher resolutions and settings than what would be possible with a discrete graphics card alone. An additional benefit of using an external graphics card is that it gives you access to better framerates in some cases.
Another common reason people choose this setup is because they want faster loading times when playing videos or streaming content online such as Netflix or YouTube. In addition, editing photos can be much faster when using an external GPU rather than relying solely on your laptop’s integrated GPU (which may not have enough power). And finally, if you’re doing any kind of video editing or other professional work that requires fast performance then having access through EFI/UEFI will make all the difference!
How to get started with external graphics cards.
- Choose the right eGPU.
- Choose an enclosure that’s compatible with your system.
- Buy cables, power supplies, and adapters for each component you want to use in your PC or Mac computer.
How to choose your eGPU.
When choosing an eGPU, you’ll want to consider the following:
- How powerful is the graphics card? This is usually determined by its frame rate and resolution capabilities. If you’re not sure whether or not your current PC can handle it, take a look at our [guide] for more information on choosing the right GPU for your needs.
- Is it compatible with my system? This means making sure that both your motherboard and CPU are compatible with whatever graphics card you’re considering using as well as any other components such as RAM (random access memory), storage drives (hard drive), and power supplies in order to ensure that everything works together seamlessly without any compatibility issues arising during testing or installation procedures.
- Is it affordable? This one’s simple you don’t want to spend too much money on something that won’t benefit from being used because there’s nothing wrong with buying less expensive products if they work just fine but then again if something costs more than $500 then chances are good someone else already bought theirs which means those prices could go down even further!
What do you need from your eGPU?
An eGPU is a powerful external graphics card that can add more power to your computer. It does this by connecting a Thunderbolt 3 cable from the enclosure to your computer, which allows you to use the additional power of an eGPU.
You’ll need:
- A graphics card (we recommend at least one Pascal-based GeForce 10 series card)
- A power supply capable of supplying enough wattage for your card’s demands and requirements (see below)
- A Thunderbolt 3 cable extender or USB-C + Thunderbolt 3 adapter if you don’t have any cables lying around yet!
There are many different ways to use external graphics cards.
- You can use an eGPU to increase performance by adding a discrete GPU that is more powerful than your internal one. This will give you the ability to play games at higher resolutions and framerates, which means better graphics quality and smoother gameplay overall.
- You can also use an eGPU to reduce power consumption by switching out your internal graphics card with a low-power one like AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 or Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070 Ti. If you’re looking for something even more portable, there’s always AMD Radeon RX 580X or Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 3GB GDDR5 VRAM DVI HDMI DisplayPort Graphics Card (PCIE). These cards come in both single-slot form factors so they’ll fit nicely into most laptops without needing any additional hardware modifications needed first!
Conclusion
With all this in mind, we can confidently say that eGPUs are the future of PC gaming. They’re powerful, easy to use, and don’t require any extra parts or cables. The best part is that there are so many options from which you can choose! From external PCIe cards like the Razer Core XS to wireless models like the NVIDIA Shield Android TV, there are so many different ways for gamers to get their hands on some external graphics power without having to deal with wires or having other components lying around their desk. So if you have an older machine that has been looking for something new then start using an eGPU today!