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Any reason not to use my 13 as my only PC? (alien.top)

submitted 9 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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Just got my 13 with the 7840 and I'm realizing that even the integrated GPU is more powerful than the one in my old PC, which has an i7 4790k and a GTX 970.

Is there any reason I shouldn't just sell that relic and just run the Framework docked at home? I lose a little desk space, but I'm failing to see why I should keep using this desktop.

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 9 months ago

Using your 13 for gaming might damage your hardware in the long run.
I used my r7 7840u for gaming several times and it was always above 85°C, sometimes even over 90°C. Although mobile APUs are designed to withstand more heat than desktop CPUs, I wouldn't risk damaging my hardware.
I have the same problem as you with my old desktop gaming rig beeing as fast as my Framework 13 but the temperatures really concerns me.
My solution would be an eGPU dock like the GPD G1 or the OneXGPU, so my APU wouldn't run too hot.
Anyone here with experience on these two?