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TJWhiteStar

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  1. Just checked on the HIDevolution website and within the description for the 980m service it specifically states this: The M17x R3 currently does NOT support the GTX 980M. So looks like this guy is exactly right. That's a pity as these M17x's are so great for those upgrade options. Yeah $1k is nearly half the cost of a new laptop but it means you can keep a laptop you trust and have it run like a boss and beat newer ones lol
  2. There is a company called HIDevolution that do full kit upgrades as well as a mail in service for upgrades to various laptops including the M17X (I'm looking at the 660M to 980M upgrade for my M17x r4) They provide everything (some parts such as upgraded heat sink and 240w power supply cost extra if you don't already have them) they even give you unlocked driver software to ensure it works to it's full potential. From what I've seen they appear pretty cheap but I'm from UK so we are used to having higher prices fir anything electronic compared to USA prices. The card (980M), 3 Pipe Heat Sink, 240w power supply, drivers, correct install hardware, thermal pads etc are running me approx $1k plus postage to UK (Not sure how much that is yet and I'll also have to pay import duties, VAT etc for import from USA to UK which could sting. Value Added Tax (VAT) yeah what value dies it add for me lol)
  3. Did you ever get this finished as I was seriously interested in the results. I've seen loads of DIY builds and pro builds on the net water cooling different laptops but most have been external mods so this was interesting in that it internalised the parts. Hopefully I went well and he's just been having. Hella fun with the system. If you have finished it could you share the resulting temps as it would be interesting to know beyond a possible 5 to 10 degree drop. Thanks
  4. HIDevolution 3 Pipe 100W Rated Heatsink for Alienware M17x R4 If you look at the image given by HIDEvolution who sell such a heat sink it looks very much like the ones previously fit to the higher end M17x R3/R4 laptops. It depends on the GPU Dell/Alienware installed and Tb that was pot luck as I've known a few people have the 2 pipe fitted when they should have had the 3 pipe version.
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