# Powerful Graphics Amplifiers The Alienware Graphics Amplifier Turbocharges Gamers' Laptops By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2014-10-29 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alienware-graphics-amplifier References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/alienware-graphics-amplifier/34461/) & [dell](http://www.dell.com/uk/p/alienware-13/pd.aspx) The [Alienware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alienware-m17-r5-ryzen-edition) Graphics Amplifier is a device that allows gaming enthusiasts to turbocharge their notebooks. Every serious gamer knows that laptops simply cannot match desktops when it comes to power, making laptops a liability for gamers. Until now. This amplifier allows gamers to plug [full-size desktop graphics cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graphics-cards1) to their laptop to give up to 375 watts of power, which is sufficient to power high-end devices like the 4 GB [PNY](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cs3150) XLR8 GeForce GTX 980. The extra power improves performance and display, with four USB 3.0 ports included for extra convenience. The Alienware Graphics Amplifier is currently available for sale in the US for $299, and will be available globally during the holiday season. Customers will have to obtain a desktop graphics processing unit to use in conjunction with this device. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 8% | Activity: 20% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Laptop Gaming:** Opportunity for disruption by improving the power of laptops for gaming with external devices. - **External Graphics Amplifiers:** Opportunity for disruption by creating new and innovative external graphics amplifiers to improve laptop performance. - **USB Ports for Convenience:** Opportunity for disruption by updating and improving the USB ports to improve convenience for users with external devices. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Gaming Hardware:** Opportunity for disruption in the gaming hardware industry by developing hardware solutions that improve the gaming experience on laptops. - **Computer Accessories:** Opportunity for disruption in the computer accessories industry by developing external devices that enhance the capabilities of laptops. - **Consumer Electronics:** Opportunity for disruption in the consumer electronics industry by developing innovative devices that improve the user's experience with electronic products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Proprietary External Graphics Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rog-xg-mobile.md) - [Open-Air External Graphics Docks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aoostar-ag02.md) - [Ultra-Compact External GPUs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gpd-g1-egpu.md) - [Modular External PC eGPUs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/egpu-dock.md) - [Stylized External Graphics Docks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ag01.md) - [High-End Gaming Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aorus-15-xe4.md) - [Flagship Gaming Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aorus-17x.md) - [Ultra-Powerful Gaming PCs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alienware-aurora-1.md) - [AI-Accelerated Gaming Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nitro-18-ai.md)