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    M17x r1 heatsink

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by jordy787, Nov 27, 2012.

  1. jordy787

    jordy787 Guest

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    Were do i get the left heatsink/fan my m17x has the dust guard and i am gonna put another card in were do i get it at i cant find one is it just the fan i need or what?
     
    jordy787, Nov 27, 2012
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    jackgarcia7 Notebook Guru

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    You can call alienware parts department. They usually have good prices on spare parts.
     
    jackgarcia7, Nov 27, 2012
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    Ok thanks i was thinking about that but its a r1 so i didnt know if they would have it but ill give them a call
     
    jordy787, Nov 28, 2012
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    katalin_2003 NBR Spectre Super Moderator

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    The GPU heatsinks and fans for the M17x and M17x R2 are the same so there you go, double the chance to find what you need.
     
    katalin_2003, Nov 29, 2012
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    Best to try and get a heatsink designed for the card too so you don't have to mess around with thermal pads.
     
    Meaker@Sager, Nov 29, 2012
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    Hello Jordy,

    You can also send me a PM with your phone number and I'll set up a call back with one of our techs to help you get the part.
     
    Alienware-Luis_Pardo, Nov 29, 2012
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    The heatsinks from the M17x are all the same for all cards, nothing like the MSI ones per example.
     
    katalin_2003, Nov 29, 2012
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    I know the metal is certainly the same, but the organisation of the heatpads is a bit different IIRC.
     
    Meaker@Sager, Nov 29, 2012
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    Ok thanks guys and i am gonna see if i can find one on ebay if not ill order one from dell for $70
     
    jordy787, Nov 30, 2012
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