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    780m vs 770m Heatsink the same on new 17 r5?

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by vincey2kr1, Mar 25, 2014.

  1. vincey2kr1

    vincey2kr1 Notebook Consultant

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    :confused: dell is offering to upgrade my graphics card from 770m to the 780m. I had to remind them that the 780m has the 240w power adapter were the 770m has the 180w so they're sending the power supply as well. Can't find anything regarding the Heatsink?
     
    vincey2kr1, Mar 25, 2014
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    thegh0sts Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    the 780m is a 3 pipe heatsink...going from looking at my AW 17.
     
    thegh0sts, Mar 25, 2014
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    Open your laptop to make sure you have a dual pipe, and if you do, explain to them they need to send you the correct one.
     
    J.Dre, Mar 26, 2014
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    Called them and they looked up the part number, supposed to come with the new heat sink.. But dammit still shows on back order I've been waiting for the 780m to be in stock since January 14th. Is this even possible?!
     
    vincey2kr1, Mar 26, 2014
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