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AMD Teases Standardised External GPU Solution.

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AMD is prepping a standardized solution to plugin desktop class graphics cards into laptops for a huge boost in gaming performance. This tease came via AMD’s Robert Hallock’s facebook page and the solution promises to bring desktop class high-performance gaming experiences to ultra portable laptops via a simple plug and play solution.
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The case itself is not too bad, will fit a full sized dGPU while adding some extra connections for the Portable.
 
I think they are pushing it more with the release of Polaris. I think this is a sign that it is going to be very good on the power, performance and heat side for higher end cards.
 
I don't think thunderbolt would become the main connection. PCI Express external is more than likely to be taken up as it does not need the proprietary chips for both ends nor the stupidly priced cables.
 
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