I have a laptop with an Intel i5, I want to use it to play games that have high graphics requirements. Can I just buy a USB C to HDMI cable and connect the graphics card or do I really need this one box?
No you can't.
First which i5 do you have.
Second, it has to be USB Thunderbold.
Trz need a Pci-E connection as far as I know
Yes USB c and Thunderbolt is the same
So it looks like they are both round and it should actually be Thunderbolt 3 connection
I5 8th gen
No, you need Thunderbolt, mPCIE or EC34.
No.
Would have, bicycle chain.
You have to be SURE that you have Thunderbold. Only "round" USB is not an indication of this, I also have it on my notebook, but it is still not Thunderbold.
And which i5 do you have now?
No. USB C is not a Thunderbolt.
