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    Help asked modding radeon 9600 pro turbo (Andrew)

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Inspir0n, Jan 18, 2005.

  1. Inspir0n

    Inspir0n Notebook Enthusiast

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    I've asked a local plumber to provide a piece of copper 3cm X 3cm X 1,5mm, but he only has pieces of 0.7mm thick. Can I use 2 pieces of 0,7 instead of 1 piece of 1,5? Mabye some extra heatsink compound between the 2?

    Oh, and the soldering paste, where can I find that? Or some acid? The local drugstore maybe?

    Maybe you've got any more tips on how not to screw up things...?[ :eek:)]
    Thanks...
     
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    I actually sandwiched two plates, so you should be fine with that. You can find the compound at newegg.com or something, look for arctic silver. Soldering paste is only necessary if the copper is tarnished, (green) so you usually don't need it. I didnt use acid, i just scraped off the thermal pad that was there, and it worked fine.

    * Inspiron 8600c * 1.8ghz Pentium M * 128 MB Radeon 9600 Pro Turbo * 2x512 MB DDR2700 SDRAM * 60GB 7200RPM HDD *
     
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    [?] what is this used for[?] ive never heard of doing something like this and was currious[?]

    My X6000 Specs.
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    1GB DDR2 ram expandable to 2GB
    80G harddrive
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    Haha it sure does sound strange...
     
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    http://www.bay-wolf.com/8500videoheat.htm

    * Inspiron 8600c * 1.8ghz Pentium M * 128 MB Radeon 9600 Pro Turbo * 2x512 MB DDR2700 SDRAM * 60GB 7200RPM HDD *
     
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    Great, thanks for the help!!
    But should I glue the 2 plates together, or put some arctic silver between them, or just nothing?

    Thanks again, you're really helping me [^]
     
    Inspir0n, Jan 19, 2005
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    put arctic silver between them, then glue, and quickly press them together as flat as possible.

    * Inspiron 8600c * 1.8ghz Pentium M * 128 MB Radeon 9600 Pro Turbo * 2x512 MB DDR2700 SDRAM * 60GB 7200RPM HDD *
     
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    ok, i'll try it.

    Thanks again!
     
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    Andrew thanks for the input is this what you have to do with all video card upgrades[?]

    My X6000 Specs.
    Pentium 4. 540 w/HT
    New Pci. Express
    ATI X600 video card
    1GB DDR2 ram expandable to 2GB
    80G harddrive
    17.0" WXGA+ BrightView screen
    Full desk type like key board
    DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive
    wireless Lan.
    1 ExpressCard/54 Slot
     
    Gargoyle, Jan 19, 2005
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    Hmmm . . . I thought the MR9600 mod was for the i8500. The MR9600 should work fine in a i8600. Are you experiencing high gpu temps?
     
    andy2434, Jan 21, 2005
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    You do not need to do this for all cards. As far as I know the MR9600 is the only one that gets that hot.

    * Inspiron 8600c * 1.8ghz Pentium M * 128 MB Radeon 9600 Pro Turbo * 2x512 MB DDR2700 SDRAM * 60GB 7200RPM HDD *
     
    mathlete2001, Jan 22, 2005
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    Andrew,

    I've read in the Dell forum (http://forums.us.dell.com/supportforums/board/message?board.id=insp_upgrade&message.id=39223) that the inspiron 8600 users need to flash their BIOS.

    Do I need to do that also with my 8500? And if yes, to which version? A06 is the latest i think...
     
    Inspir0n, Jan 24, 2005
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    Just get the latest and it should work.

    * Inspiron 8600c * 1.8ghz Pentium M * 128 MB Radeon 9600 Pro Turbo * 2x512 MB DDR2700 SDRAM * 60GB 7200RPM HDD *
     
    mathlete2001, Jan 25, 2005
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    Ok, i did it. I've had some complications, and my bloodpressure hit the ceiling, but it's working...

    I went from 1113 3d marks 03 to 2783 marks. I hope that's the number i shoud expect...

    Also, I've tested everything a bit, and I haven't reached 70°C yet... So that's also good...

    Thanks again, Andrew, you're doing a great job on this forum!

    Greetz, Jason
     
    Inspir0n, Jan 26, 2005
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    That's right about where my score is. Your card appears to be cooler than mine as well. Good job.

    * Inspiron 8600c * 1.8ghz Pentium M * 128 MB Radeon 9600 Pro Turbo * 2x512 MB DDR2700 SDRAM * 60GB 7200RPM HDD *
     
    mathlete2001, Jan 28, 2005
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