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    m15x 1st generation GPU heat sink question.

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by Mazdaspeed_6, Dec 18, 2009.

  1. Mazdaspeed_6

    Mazdaspeed_6 Notebook Evangelist

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    i'm buying a hd3870 for my m15x and i currently have a 8800m gtx installed. do i need to change the Heat sink? which card is better in performance anyway? and by how much? not benchmarks, real-time gameplay.
     
    Mazdaspeed_6, Dec 18, 2009
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  2. JDELUNA

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    8800M GTX is better than the HD3870 probsbly by about 15-20%, also the HD3870 uses a different heatsink. I hope this helps. God Bless :)
     
    JDELUNA, Dec 22, 2009
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    Yes, you already have the best "official" card for m15x and do not need to down-grade to HD 3870. 8800m GTX is superior in gaming performance compared to HD 3870.
     
    Comskian, Dec 22, 2009
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    8800m gtx is better

    The 880m heatsink should work with the 3870 just fine.
     
    The_Moo™, Dec 22, 2009
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