Question EGPU without graphics card?

[SimpleAce]

Can I just use a egpu without a graphics card inside through thunderbolt? I want to buy a graphics card later but get the egpu as a dock for now.

 

[COLGeek]

I suppose that depends on the device you are considering. Without a GPU, it is only an "e"...

 

[SimpleAce]

I suppose that depends on the device you are considering. Without a GPU, it is only an "e"...

I'm looking at getting a razer core x chroma. But technically it would work right as just a E? 🤔 🤔

 

[COLGeek]

Can I use a egpu without a graphics card inside just as a dock via thunderbolt 3 and then get a graphics card later?

Maybe, but what is the point of doing so? You only get a couple USB ports and gig-ethernet otherwise.

What laptop are you using?

 

[SimpleAce]

Maybe, but what is the point of doing so? You only get a couple USB ports and gig-ethernet otherwise.

What laptop are you using?

Ive got a MSI prestige 15 laptop but im getting the MSI GS66 when it comes out.

Basically im looking to get a dock that can i can have a single cable to my laptop to unplug and go. But the docks that support everything like charging, ethernet, and USB i want are 250-300 bucks. My future plans were to get an eGPU in a year or so but im thinking i just get the eGPU now and use it for the purpouse i want as a dock for my peripherals and then in a bit when i can get more money i can get a full graphics card to put inside.

 

[COLGeek]

Personally, I think you should save your money to buy a complete capability when you can afford it. New tech, better solutions could come along between now and then.

Just something to consider.

 

[SimpleAce]

Yea honestly im looking at getting a desktop now before my preorder processes so might not even do the eGPU.