eGPU for My Thinkpad Setup?

[adriantorres121110]

Hi guys, I've recently purchased a thinkpad yoga 12 (S1) to replace a free, old desktop and my previous laptop. I love every aspect of this computer, but the 4400 graphics are a (small) downside. Is there any sort of plug and play setup I could make to give it a bit of a graphical boost, but not have to open the back plate to access the internal pcie slots?

I don't have much to build a gaming pc but if the price for this sort of eGPU rig would be comparable I guess I could just save for that instead? However, I would IDEALLY like to have the one computer with the peripheral graphics and an extra monitor when I wanted my dual screen desktop setup.

Thanks so much to anybody who can offer some advice!

 

[drkatz42]

The only plug and play GPU setup I'm aware of would require a Thunderbolt connection(which the Yoga does not possess).

 

[adriantorres121110]

The only plug and play GPU setup I'm aware of would require a Thunderbolt connection(which the Yoga does not possess).

Aw man 🙁 is there any sort of adapter or something I might be able to use so that I could pull it off? Is there such thing as USB or mini hdmi to thunderbolt? Idk anything about thunderbolt honestly so I'm not sure if the potential options there.

 

[drkatz42]

Doesn't exist. S.O.L. my friend

 

[adriantorres121110]

Doesn't exist. S.O.L. my friend

Dang... haha but alright man well I appreciate the help! Thanks for responding so quickly! If gaming becomes super important for me down the line I guess I'll save for a cheap but decent pc build 😛