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    Aw 17R4 : 7820HK core location??

    Discussion in '2015+ Alienware 13 / 15 / 17' started by speedsweep, Nov 15, 2017.

  1. speedsweep

    speedsweep Notebook Geek

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    Hey guys,

    I am in the process of re-pasting / re-padding etc. and I have a major question that I haven't even thought of asking:

    1) Where are the 4 cores located on the CPU?
    Could someone show me a picture with their location?

    Because I am trying to get rid of core differential, and of course I have core 0 and 2 that are hotter but I don't think I really know how the CPU is oriented: my repad/repaste is better than stock but doesn't resolve the issue completely and I will open it again tonight to adjust the pads.

    I would really be grateful if I could get the information before adding/removing heights to my pads.

    I followed iUnlocks guide and used the same pad heights but as said, not all heat sinks are created equal so adjustments have to be made.

    Oh and while I am at it, question 2:

    2) How much Kryonaut are you putting on the CPU/GPU (I am not using LM right now) : I put quite a bit then spread it with the little spatula but I might have put too much...

    Thanks!!!
     
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  2. aaronne

    aaronne Notebook Evangelist

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  3. speedsweep

    speedsweep Notebook Geek

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    Thanks, I have already read all the wiki about it.

    My problem is how to identify the cores on the mobo based on the orientation of the chip.

    Which one is 0, 1, 2 and 3 on the picture below? (don't be mad at me Pete, I stole your photo :p)

    pete.jpg
     
  4. IXVIXXII

    IXVIXXII Notebook Consultant

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    Correct me if I'm wrong but if it is the same layout as the 6820 it's :
    [0] [2]
    [1] [3]

    Someone can confirm ?
     
  5. Pete Light

    Pete Light Notebook Deity

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    Yes

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  6. Pete Light

    Pete Light Notebook Deity

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    Yes someone has already answered this correctly. Good luck!

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  7. speedsweep

    speedsweep Notebook Geek

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    Ok thanks guys, I now have everything to make my repaste thread :)