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    7970M Thermal Pads

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by SkylineLvr, May 25, 2013.

  1. SkylineLvr

    SkylineLvr Notebook Deity

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    I was wondering if anyone knew where I can get a complete set of thermal pads for a 7970M. If they don't sell them in a set, what would be the sizes I would need?
     
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    .Cameron. Notebook Consultant

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    I'm not sure if they're sold in a set. When I did an upgrade, I just bought a 60x50x1.0mm pad and cut the pieces to size. It was large enough to cover two 7970Ms and have extra left over.

    This diagram ( Link) shows the recommended thermal pad placement, although the eight memory modules are (as far as I know) the most important.
     
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