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    Dell ATI 5850 no fan or heatsink?

    Discussion in 'Alienware M15x' started by Dorkytom, Mar 16, 2011.

  1. Dorkytom

    Dorkytom Newbie

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    HI,
    I bought a ATI 5850 to replace my 260 graphics card on m15x from Dell.
    Does it usually come without a fan and heatsink?


    Thanks!
     
    Dorkytom, Mar 16, 2011
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  2. inap

    inap .........................

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    card only. but you can use the existing heat sink and fans
     
    inap, Mar 16, 2011
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  3. Dorkytom

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    Thank you I was a little bit worried when i got it!
     
    Dorkytom, Mar 16, 2011
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  4. Laxxi

    Laxxi Notebook Evangelist

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    LOL!

    Sorry, I know it's completely off topic but that made me laugh very hard indeed.
     
    Laxxi, Mar 18, 2011
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