Swiftech MCRES-Micro
The patent pending MCRES-MICRO is a small form factor reservoir designed to
operate quietly and reliably with high flow pumps such as Swiftech's MCP350 and
MCP655 models (3/8" and 1/2" lines). The patent pending design features an
angled baffle forcing the turbulent flow at the bottom of the reservoir. This
allows it to function without air entrainment at low fluid levels and affords
extended usage without refills of approximately 2 years.
Features & Benefits
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Features
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Benefits
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| Small size: 4 x 3 x 1.5" (100x76x38mm) |
Can be installed in most systems including many small
form factor cases without sacrificing a CD-ROM bay. |
| Separated from the pump |
Can fit in smaller spaces than integrated pump/reservoir
setups. |
| Anchoring ears, and velcro pads |
Easy to install against case panels, either with the
supplied velcro pads, or permanently with screws. |
| Specially designed for high-flow pumps |
No annoying sloshing sounds and completely free of any
air entrainment even at the lowest possible operating levels. |
| Patent pending baffle design |
Approximately 24 month of continuous operations without
refills (*) in 3/8" systems, and 18 months in 1/2" systems. |
| Cosmetic appeal |
Transparent acrylic panel construction. |
| Built-in reliability |
Stress related cracks found in other acrylic
constructions is eliminated by design: straight NPSM threads do not
induce stress compared to NPT (tapered) threads. |
| 1/2" and 3/8" barbs included |
Universal use with high flow systems. |
| Fill-port cap and NPSM barb fittings use O-ring |
Highest reliability thanks to O-ring seal. |
(*) Refills are necessary to compensate for the evaporation of the fluid
through vinyl lines which are slightly porous. The above specifications are
estimated from actual tests performed for a duration of 10 months, with a system
composed of MCW6000 waterblock, MCR120 radiator and MCP350 pump, 6 feet of 3/8"
vinyl tubing, and operating 24x7.
Sloshing sounds and air entrainment explained
One of the problems encountered with high-flow pumps is that the powerful jet
created at the return line generates a high amount of turbulence and bubbles
inside the reservoir. In a shallow reservoir, such as those used in 3 1/2 or 5
1/4" bays, the water sloshing inside the container makes annoying sounds, and at
low levels bubbles tend to be entrained back into the system, reducing cooling
efficiency. Even when sloshing sounds and turbulence are properly controlled
such as in Swiftech's MCRES-1000 for instance, refills in shallow reservoirs
tend to be more frequent as the fluid level operating range (distance between
minimum level and maximum level) is much shorter.
The MCRES-MICRO eliminates these problem
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Material: Clear acrylic laser-cut panel
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Dimensions: see schematic above
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Maximum capacity: 4.5 fl oz (133 cc)
- Shipped with (2) each 3/8" and 1/2" barb fittings
- Recommended cooling fluid: distilled water + 5% Swiftech's Hydrx
Swiftech MCRES-Micro
Swiftech MCRES-Micro