eGPUs do work, but they come with some notable limitations
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You're probably better off buying a basic gaming PC than messing with an eGPU.
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A gamer sits in front of a cluttered desktop with a large external eGPU box connected, looking frustrated as a basic gaming laptop works fine beside it.
Caption: Sometimes, a $500 eGPU is just a $500 paperweight.
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Based on the original story on engadget.com.
Editor's note
While eGPUs can make your Mac or old PC run games that it wouldn't otherwise handle, they often come with significant limitations and can be a hassle to set up and maintain. For a smoother and more straightforward gaming experience, a dedicated gaming PC is usually the better option.
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Panel 1
*Alex is sitting at his desk, smiling excitedly while connected to a powerful external GPU via cables. A monitor shows a high-performance graphics benchmark test.*
Alex: With my new eGPU, I can finally run all those games at 4K resolution!
Panel 2
*Sam is standing behind Alex, looking skeptical and holding a gaming laptop. The laptop's screen shows a game running smoothly at high settings.*
Sam: You know, a basic gaming laptop can do that too, without all these cables.
Panel 3
*Robin bursts into the room, carrying a stack of gaming consoles and an external GPU attached to a laptop. She looks bewildered.*
Robin: I got all of this to play Minecraft... on my phone!
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