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    [M17x R3] [GPU] Best Thermal Compound & Pads

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by BlakeE450, Jul 2, 2012.

  1. BlakeE450

    BlakeE450 Notebook Consultant

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    I'm looking to lower the temperatures of my GPU in this notebook. (580M)

    What thermal compounds and pads have you guys been using to keep the heat down? It'd be great if you're able to include some temps! :)



    Thanks!
     
    BlakeE450, Jul 2, 2012
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  2. aznpos531

    aznpos531 Notebook Evangelist

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    Most would make the following recommendations:

    Thermal compound:
    Prolimatech PK-1
    Arctic Cooling MX-4

    Thermal pads:
    FujiPoly Premium System Builder Thermal Pad
     
    aznpos531, Jul 2, 2012
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  3. BlakeE450

    BlakeE450 Notebook Consultant

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    I'll look into those three products.


    Thank you! :)
     
    BlakeE450, Jul 2, 2012
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