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    Tip for all the overclockers out there..

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by OnlyDream, Nov 8, 2013.

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    This is for Desktop CPU IHS, totally different then Mobile. I do not recommend this video as a relative example on how to repaste CPU.
     
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    As pointed out by Mikecacho, this does not apply to Alienware laptops and most laptops out there as the die on mobile CPUs is exposed.
     
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    That's correct, Mike. Intel mobile processors don't have that. The heat sink already makes direct physical contact with the CPU die. This is something many desktop owners do to improve their temps.