Question should i get the Alienware Graphics Amplifier

[J4CK20]

Is it worth it if i want to keep my laptop relevant?
i have the alienware 15 r3
-Intel Core i7 6700HQ @ 2.60GHz
-2047MB NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060

is my cpu going to be bottlenecking a worthy enough gfx card?

heres the gfx amplifier: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00PCJXN0...colid=15XDBX3NEZ57&psc=0&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it
my pc: https://www.amazon.com/Alienware-AW...are+15+r3&qid=1556904545&s=electronics&sr=1-3

 

[richiestang_78]

That's just an external GPU enclosure, so you would need to then buy a graphics card for it. For you something like a 1660ti (around 250 USD) or better would be the best choice

At the end of the day it up to what kind of performance you want.

Also keep in mind I believe that the Dell Enclosure uses a proprietary connector so non Dell laptops (or any without it) won't work with this.

 

[DSzymborski]

Don't really see the point; the CPU and the GPU are well-matched. A 6700HQ is more or less in-line with an underclocked i7-2600k and I wouldn't suggest someone bother past a 1060 with an underclocked i7-2600k. You may get some benefit from, say, a 1070/1070Ti/1660Ti, but I can't imagine you'd get anywhere near the benefit needed to justify spending $600 to upgrade to one.

 

[shemsureshot]

That’s a nice looking laptop you have there, but I’m not sure I would go for the Alienware enclosure just because of the propriety connector. If you get an enclosure, go for something like this:

https://www.amazon.com/Razer-Core-T...eway&sprefix=External+gpu,aps,240&sr=8-4&th=1

It does cost a fair bit more but it’s usb type c so should last longer, also you have the option to use it on non Alienware laptops. What gpu are you thinking of getting and what monitor will you be using?

 

[J4CK20]

Don't really see the point; the CPU and the GPU are well-matched. A 6700HQ is more or less in-line with an underclocked i7-2600k and I wouldn't suggest someone bother past a 1060 with an underclocked i7-2600k. You may get some benefit from, say, a 1070/1070Ti/1660Ti, but I can't imagine you'd get anywhere near the benefit needed to justify spending $600 to upgrade to one.

OK yeah this is what I was thinking myself, thank you. I was just hoping it would give me a noticeable difference