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    8800m heatsink work with 3870?

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by Mazdaspeed_6, Dec 26, 2009.

  1. Mazdaspeed_6

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    I bought a 3870 and i'm wondering if i could use my 8800m heatsink with it, or do i have to get the corresponding heatsink? this is for first gen m15x.
     
    Mazdaspeed_6, Dec 26, 2009
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    The_Moo™ Here we go again.....

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    should work to my understanding

    try it and if it gets to hot just order one :)
     
    The_Moo™, Dec 26, 2009
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    i don't have an account with alienware so i can't order one.
     
    Mazdaspeed_6, Dec 26, 2009
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    Heat sink does not work. it doesn't even fit. i had to custom cut it to make it fit. gona have to buy one. anyone know where i could get one? i dont have an account with AW.
     
    Mazdaspeed_6, Dec 31, 2009
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    Hum no where ... Need to get a m15x owner to order one
     
    The_Moo™, Dec 31, 2009
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