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May 12, 2020 8:35 pm
System Specs:
- CPU: Intel Core i7-8665U
- Laptop: Lenovo Thinkpad X1 Carbon Gen 7
- RAM: 16GB (LPDDR3-2166)
- iGPU: Intel HD Graphics 620
- OS: Manjaro 20 XFCE 4.14 running on Kernel 5.6
- External display 24"
eGPU Hardware:
- Zotac Amp Box Mini ( https://www.zotac.com/de/product/accessories/amp-box-mini-230w-w-62-pin-connector )
- Nvidia Geforce GTX 1650 Super 4 GB
- TB3 cable from Box
Hardware Pictures:
Installation Steps:
- if the eGPU got in principle detected
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- go in the directory an execute (or check the installation instructions)
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That's it! This does not provide you with plug and play, but it works really stable everytime you reboot. (Always use the same TB slot)
Benchmarks on External Screen (1920x1200 via DVI):
Counter Strike: Global Offensive
FPS Bencmark Workshop map https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?l=german&id=500334237
All settings low or off
- Intel HD 620: 42.26 fps
- GTX 1650 Super: 276.47 fps
All settings max:
- GTX 1650 Super: 218.43 fps
Unigine Superposition Benchmark (1080p Extreme)
In comparison this is not too bad. Under Windows 10 and a powerful desktop CPU the 1650 Super from Zotac gets: 2461 points. (
Additional Comments:
- when first connected I got troubles with the internal Wifi kernel module. However, after installing the correct driver this magically solved itself
- I usually switch off the compositing in XFCE for higher framerates
- Had real troubles with the nvidia generated xorg config! Delete it if it is generated!
This topic was modified 11 months ago
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