Adding external GPU to HP Spectre?

[ronangelliott]

So I just recently got a HP Specter x360 (15-inch model) only to learn that its graphics card is pretty limited in terms of what games it can run. I have an NVIDA GTX 970 on hand that I could attach, but I'm not sure what the process is. I am fairly computer illiterate (which is why I thought this would be a good gaming computer in the first place), so I'm looking for as straightforward an explanation as possible. Basically I want to know:

What exactly do I need to buy? (The more specific the better -- I've heard that some peripherals are incompatible with certain graphics cards, but I'm having trouble finding specifics.)

Once I have everything, what gets hooked up to what? Or, alternatively, does anyone know somewhere that offers an easy-to-follow walkthrough?

Are there any ways to cut costs that won't make my computer melt?

Thanks for the help!

 

[Scottray]

Here's an intro to external GPU's: https://www.pcworld.com/article/2984716/laptop-computers/how-to-transform-your-laptop-into-a-gaming-powerhouse-with-an-external-graphics-card.html.

If your laptop is the most recent version, it has Thunderbolt 3 ports. This means you can use a Thunderbolt 3 graphics card dock. Pick out one of the eGPU boxes from the article. It will come with set up instructions. Essentially, you'll install your GTX970, connect a Thunderbolt3 cable between your laptop and the eGPU box, power it up, install drivers on your laptop and start gaming.