Gaming with a Dell xps 15 + external GPU

[austinmic77]

I'm kinda new to steam, so I don't know if this is the right place, but I'm looking for someone with some knowledge to help me out.
I have a dell xps 15 9570, with a dedicated graphics card, and it's pretty great, but it gets real hot real fast. I've recently been considering purchasing an EGPU to leave on my desk, so when I get home from classes or activities I can just plug it in and play some games.I just have a few questions:
1) Will this prevent my computer from overheating and save it from long-term heat damage?
2) Will I be able to play most AAA games with this method? (Assuming I invest in a good GPU)
3) Would it be better to just get a new PS4 Pro/build a new desktop?
Thanks for the help!
EDIT: I was looking at the Razor Core X and GTX 1660, but I don't know if the two are compatible, if anyone knows or has other suggestions I'd love to hear them.

[Zaskar]

If your GPU can run what you want it to run just fine and the heating is your only issue, it would be far cheaper to buy a cooler for your laptop than an external GPU.

But it's always better to give your laptop's rig to get further help.

[The Rock God]

1) Maybe, but I have doubts. If your CPU can get hot enough to start throttling, without having the extra cooling stress of the GPU, having an eGPU won't help.
2) Yes, but at what settings? If you have the 4K display you'll most likley be reducing some to get better framerates.
3) No/Maybe.
You can use a 1660 in the Core X. It's going to run you around $600. You would have been much better off buying a laptop that cost $600 more originally.

[UTFapolloMarine]

new cooler or new thermal paste man

[Fat Rat]

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[Liquidator]

Oooo

[austinmic77]

After some consideration, would it just be effective enough to just buy a cooling pad? The main issue with the laptop is its heating, I don't want it to get too hot because I'd like to keep it for a while. However, I would also like to be able to play video games on this laptop, and preferably most of the new games at that. If anyone has any better suggestions as well I'd love to hear them

[The Rock God]

Sure, buy a cooling pad. It never hurts to have one.

My only question is "Is your laptop even overheating?" You've said that it "gets real hot real fast", but that's vague. Are you getting excessive temps and/or throttling?

[austinmic77]

To be honest, I don't know what temps I get while gaming. All I've done is very light gaming with Age of Empires 2 and a little Kenshi, and playing those feel pretty hot. From what I've looked up, however, the XPS 15 does have thermal throttling issues for more intense games. I'm mostly just being cautious and I don't want to damage my computer.