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    Would I need another heatsink for a i7 3840QM?

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by Link941, Jun 29, 2021.

  1. Link941

    Link941 Notebook Guru

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    I'm planning to upgrade from the cpu that came with the laptop, a i7 3820QM. I was wondering if anyone knows if the heatsink for the 3820 would work fine with the 3840. I don't plan on overclocking since I want the cpu to last longer and the damn laptop gets hot enough as is. Thanks!
     
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    They are the same CPU with the same thermal envelope and same z height, no alternative heatsink needed :)
     
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    Alright, just wanted to be 100% sure, thanks!
     
    Link941, Jun 30, 2021
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