Alienware Graphics Amplifier

The Graphics Amplifier is a desktop enclosure that offers a PCI Express connection to a desktop-class GPU and power supply, along with a four-port USB 3.0 hub, all connected to the laptop through a proprietary port. 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. Unlike past external-GPU solutions, which would cause a system crash if disconnected while the PC was running, this setup simply reboots the system to switch over to the onboard graphics hardware.