Alienware Graphics Amplifier Supported Video Cards
| NVIDIA | AMD |
|---|---|
| GeForce GTX 1070 Ti | Radeon RX 470 |
| GeForce GTX Titan XP | Radeon RX 460 |
| GeForce GTX Titan X (Pascal) | Radeon R9 390 |
| GeForce GTX 1080 | Radeon R9 380X |
Is the Alienware amplifier worth it?
On its own, the Alienware Graphics Amplifier is a great and relatively inexpensive way to boost your laptop’s graphics performance. The biggest drawback is that it is only compatible with certain Alienware laptops, plus it’s not as portable as some other eGPU cases.
What happened to the Alienware Graphics Amplifier?
Alienware has just confirmed to The Verge that it has discontinued the Alienware Graphics Amplifier external GPU, and so these laptops won’t need that proprietary port anymore. The company isn’t saying whether it’ll offer a future eGPU, but pointed us to off-the-shelf Thunderbolt ones instead.
How do I get my Alienware Graphics Amplifier to work?
Press the release clips and connect the other end of the graphics cable to the external graphics port on your computer. The light on the graphics cable turns on indicating the Alienware Graphics Amplifier is connected and ready to use. NOTE: If required, connect the display to the Alienware graphics amplifier.
Can I use Alienware amplifier with any laptop?
The Amplifier will take any standard Nvidia or AMD graphics card up to 375W TDP. Currently, the Alienware 13 is the only laptop that can connect to the Amplifier, but presumably future revisions of the larger Alienware 14, 17, and 18 laptops will also have an Amplifier port.
What does a graphics amplifier do?
Enhanced action: The Graphics Amplifier boosts any gaming experience with support for full-length, dual-wide graphics cards requiring up to 375W and provides even more connectivity to your setup with a built-in, powered, 4-port USB 3.0 hub.
How do I update my Alienware Graphics Amplifier?
Solution
- Browse to the Dell Drivers & downloads page:
- Select the Operating System.
- Under Category, select Video.
- Locate the latest Nvidia graphics driver.
- Click Download and save the file to your computer.
- Insert the graphics card into the Alienware graphics amplifier and power on the Alienware graphics amplifier.
Does the Alienware Graphics Amplifier work with any laptop?
The Amplifier alone costs a cool $300, and a new graphics card will cost more on top of that. You should also consider the fact that, at present, the Graphics Amplifier is only compatible with three Alienware laptops: the current iterations of the Alienware 13, the Alienware 15, and the Alienware 17 R2.
Do graphics amplifiers work?
The Graphics Amplifier works with the laptop, and when connected to the system, registers as the laptop’s primary graphics card, bypassing the onboard GPU and offering desktop-class performance for higher frame rates and the option to run one or more external monitors.
Is Alienware being discontinued?
End of the road — Dell will cease production of the Alienware 15 and 17 series. These two classic Alienware laptops have reached End-of-Life (EOL) status in order to make room for the thinner, lighter, and sleeker Alienware m15 and m17 successors.
