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    M17x r3 460m heatsink on 580m?

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by timbiotic, Sep 1, 2012.

  1. timbiotic

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    I want to get a 580m to upgrade my 460m. Can I use the 460m heat sink?
     
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    The heatsink will be the same, it's the x bracket you need to check
     
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    Ok so will the x bracket work?
     
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    Yes you can move it from your old card to your new card, from my understanding it's held on by double sided tape, be very careful when taking it off not to damage your old card
     
    Theredninja, Sep 1, 2012
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