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RX 480 for Alienware X51-R2?

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Hi. A few months ago my graphics card (a GTX 670) decided to kick the bucket, and since then I've been running on integrated graphics while saving for a new card. My card options are probably rather limited, as I have an Alienware X51, so it's ultra compact, with only a 330W PSU AND requires the GPU to have a reference cooler. 

I was originally planning on getting a 4GB GTX 960 as it apparently performs a bit better than a 670 while being cooler and using less power. I was wondering if an RX 480 would work in the case instead, as it's obviously better than the 960, and not all that more expensive last time I checked. I wasn't sure, how hot would the RX 480 get relative to the GTX 670?

Corsair/Asrock X51? Rig: i7-4770, 16GB DDR3, XFX RX480 8GB, Asrock Z87 Pro4, Corsair Carbide 100R, EVGA 450B, 2x Corsair SP120 Purple.

Corsair/Asrock X51? Peripherals: Dell P2210F, Acer V193, Roccat Kone Pure, Steelseries QCK+,  Logitech Media Keyboard 600, Logitech G430, Diamond Multimedia Stereo Speakers

Mah Netbook (Acer Aspire One D270): Intel Atom N2600, 2GB DDR3, 320GB HDD

 

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That sounds pretty hot, the 670 didn't really go over 75 as far as I remember, but if going higher than that's fine, then it should be good.. :o

and thanks for replyin' ^-^

Corsair/Asrock X51? Rig: i7-4770, 16GB DDR3, XFX RX480 8GB, Asrock Z87 Pro4, Corsair Carbide 100R, EVGA 450B, 2x Corsair SP120 Purple.

Corsair/Asrock X51? Peripherals: Dell P2210F, Acer V193, Roccat Kone Pure, Steelseries QCK+,  Logitech Media Keyboard 600, Logitech G430, Diamond Multimedia Stereo Speakers

Mah Netbook (Acer Aspire One D270): Intel Atom N2600, 2GB DDR3, 320GB HDD

 

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