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    Where can I find the cheapest copper CPU heatsink for a P170EM/P150EM?

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by Slovedon, Aug 15, 2013.

  1. Slovedon

    Slovedon Notebook Guru

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    I'm looking to upgrade my P150EM's CPU heatsink to the copper version (which is the same as the stock heatsink on the P170EM). Does anyone know where I can find one for the best price? I found this one (with IC compound included) for $95 on eBay, but I'm guessing I could find one for much cheaper somewhere? Unless I'm severely underestimating the value of something like this...

    Also, while I'm asking about the best deals on P150EM parts, where can I find a good deal on a replacement bottom panel? Unless they're too pricey, it'd be nice to have an extra to cut into and improve the cooling intakes.
     
    Slovedon, Aug 15, 2013
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  2. Prostar Computer

    Prostar Computer Company Representative

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    The NBR marketplace would probably be a viable place to ask as well, particularly the Components section.
     
    Prostar Computer, Aug 16, 2013
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  3. Meaker@Sager

    Meaker@Sager Company Representative

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    The problem is all these parts are custom and come from the manufacturer themselves who always puts a premium on parts.

    $95 is certainly a bit high but it's not highway robbery.
     
    Meaker@Sager, Aug 16, 2013
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  4. Slovedon

    Slovedon Notebook Guru

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    Ah, makes sense. Sounds like it's not worth the purchase then, since I'd be better off eventually putting that money towards a new CPU.
     
    Slovedon, Aug 18, 2013
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  5. Zymphad

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    Ask your reseller. I got a much cheaper quote from my reseller. And I plan on taking up on that offer possibly in a week or so. And this was for the beefier, newer heatsink.
     
    Zymphad, Aug 18, 2013
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    raphaelrabadan Notebook Guru

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    I'm also looking for a new cpu heatink, mine got broken somehow.

    Zymphad, could you passe me the contacts of your reseller? Or can you ask him if he can sell me one of thoses heatsinks?
     
    raphaelrabadan, Aug 27, 2013
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    viciouskayen Notebook Consultant

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    sagernotebook.com im getting a new gpu heatsink and they ship internationaly
     
    viciouskayen, Sep 27, 2013
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