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    Alienware M15X 5870 Upgrade

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by Andre56, May 28, 2010.

  1. Andre56

    Andre56 Notebook Evangelist

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    Hi all,
    I should be getting my M15X next week and I am thinking of upgrading it to a 5870 as it only comes with a 240M. I was just wondering what you need for this because I've heard people have upgraded from 240M to 5870 but I read somewhere you need a new heatsink. I was just wondering can I just take the 240 out and put the 5870 in or do I need the heatsink or anything else for that matter?

    Thanks
     
    Andre56, May 28, 2010
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  2. Kevin

    Kevin Egregious

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    Just stick to your thread in the AW forum.
     
    Kevin, May 28, 2010
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