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    GPU Heatsink M17x R5

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by DARCODER, Dec 13, 2013.

  1. DARCODER

    DARCODER Notebook Deity

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    Hi there,

    So I will plan to switch GPU soon, i would like to know if the heatsink ( part number XVXVH ) is compatible with GTX780m (obviously yes) BUT alos with the last ATI 8970m ?

    Thanks :)
     
    DARCODER, Dec 13, 2013
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  2. Hackintoshihope

    Hackintoshihope AlienMeetsApple

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    The heatsink isnt compatible it isnt the three pipe you will see higher temps when going to the 780M.
     
    Hackintoshihope, Dec 14, 2013
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    XVXVH is not the part number for 3pipe?
    I ask dell to have the parts number for gtx780m heatsink and he give my that parts number.
     
    DARCODER, Dec 15, 2013
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    Billyxq Notebook Consultant

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    Billyxq, Jan 24, 2014
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