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    7970m heatsink issue in m17x r2

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by Dalorian, Jun 29, 2012.

  1. Dalorian

    Dalorian Notebook Guru

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    Hello,

    I've tried searching for this both on google and on the forum cause I KNOW I've read it on this forums somewhere before, but here goes.

    I'm ordering a 7970m from Eurocom, and I've got an m17x r2 with crossfire 4870 cards. I've read somewhere that I will need a new heatsink? Cause the ones I got now for the 4870 wont fit the 7970m am I right? Could anyone please clarify what I need with my 7970m card? :) Thanks a lot in advance guys!
     
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    DR650SE The Whiskey Barracuda

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    I think you wrong. The heat sink you have should work with the card. :D

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    DR650SE, Jun 29, 2012
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  3. Dalorian

    Dalorian Notebook Guru

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    What is it that people say only works from 6990 to 7970? If not the heat sink? Back plate? x bracket?? I'm sure I read something somewhere on this forum that 6990 heatsink goes well with 7970 but otherwise you need to do some modding?
     
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    DR650SE The Whiskey Barracuda

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    The x bracket I think. You'll need to specify to euro com that you need the screws and bracket.

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  5. Dalorian

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    Okay thank you :)
     
    Dalorian, Jun 29, 2012
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