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    Custom CPU heatsink for the M17x R3/R4

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by Special_K, Oct 18, 2012.

  1. Special_K

    Special_K Notebook Guru

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    Alright gentlemen after watching the m18x getting tan extreme heatsink and wait for us to get one, I am taking this matter in my own hands. here is my progress today:

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    Tell me what you guys think.

    It will be 3 heatpipes by the way.
     
    Special_K, Oct 18, 2012
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  2. Alienware-L_Porras

    Alienware-L_Porras Company Representative

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    That's lovely! haha. Good Luck with your project! Keep us posted...
     
    Alienware-L_Porras, Oct 19, 2012
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  3. Special_K

    Special_K Notebook Guru

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    Will DO! I do plan to finish this before the semester is over. I am doing 24 credits this semester so this may be a slow progress project. Also, if anyone wishes to help i need extra cpu heat sinks if anyone would like to donate them.
     
    Special_K, Oct 19, 2012
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  4. hybridz0rz

    hybridz0rz Newbie

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    where do you get the Pipes? cause you cant use regular once cause pc pipes has some kind of heat transfearance inside of it ;D
     
    hybridz0rz, Oct 27, 2012
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