[SOLVED] GTX 970M has non-standard PCIe interface

[chulito4596]

Hey guys. So I have a GTX 970 M that I salvaged from my old MSI GT70 2QMD that I tried to install on my friend's Lenovo laptop. Unfortunately because it's GPU was integrated into the Motherboard itself there were no PCIe ports on it. So I thought no biggie I'll just get a cheap $10 USB to PCIe adapter and call it a day. Then I realized that the GPU doesn't match the standard PCIe slot interface. I ended up calling Nvidia about it and was told laptop manufacturers have very proprietary component designs in order to make their specific laptop viable. Does anybody know what this particular interface is called and if so any recommendations for a PCIe to USB adapter?

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Notice how the interface is split in half instead of 80% 20% like a normal PCIe port

 

[rgd1101]

mxm
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mobile_PCI_Express_Module

https://graphicscardhub.com/mxm-graphics-card-gpu-list/

 

[chulito4596]

mxm
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mobile_PCI_Express_Module

https://graphicscardhub.com/mxm-graphics-card-gpu-list/

Ty! That's the one. I'm thinking of daisy chaining this regular USB to PCIe adapter https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B072MYQNL3/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

With this PCIe to MXM adapter

https://www.ebay.com/i/254062027746...k_RS9XLAzixJfPUc9-2I-EA-L8tbDb0hoCBl4QAvD_BwE

My only worry is the cooling. Would I need to make a custom external heat sink/fan solution or would just blowing a regular fan onto the card whenever in use be sufficient? I'm willing to take a hit in performance as long as the 970M is still as step up from my friend's integrated GPU.