eGPU setup with Lenovo G580 via mini PCI-E

Saksham Prakash

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My laptop specs-
i5 3rd Gen
4GB RAM (I'm going to upgrade)
Intel HD 4000
750 GB HDD

I found this: https://www.banggood.com/Mini-PCI-E-Version-V8_0-EXP-GDC-Beast-Laptop-External-Independent-Video-Card-Dock-p-1011222.html

Questions-
1. Will this work with my laptop?
2. Which GPU and power supply should I use for this considering my budget of around 15k-20k INR? Is an external monitor required? If so, which one?
3. Since I live in India, is it safe to order this from this website? Is there any better alternative which may be available locally so I could test it before purchasing?
4. How is the experience with an eGPU altogether? Is it worth the time? Considering I cannot upgrade to a new laptop or desktop right now...

My aim is to be able to edit videos and play games smoothly while keeping the setup as portable as possible... (I can always slip the GPU and adapter in a bag)
 


I'm ready to give up the WiFi card and keep the case open. Considering the performance boost compared to the cost of doing it, and the fact that I cannot buy a whole new rig right now, this seems the perfect solution to me. Isn't it?
 
Yes I managed to run it. I couldn't get the laptop's display to work but attaching an external display on the GPU worked. That should be some driver conflicts but I can say now that eGPU is compatible with lenovo G580.