Swiftech MCW30 Chipset cooler
As Of May 4th 2007 all MCW30's will ship with the
hard mount kit.
The MCW30 is a versatile chipset water-block compatible with numerous Intel
and AMD platforms. Its low flow restriction characteristics and wide range of
useable fittings make it ideal for integration with just about any liquid
cooling system.
- High flow and thermal performance for all system configurations
- The water-block ships with 1/2" and 3/8" barbs in the US, and an extra
pair of 1/4" fittings for Europe, guaranteing compatibility with any liquid
cooling circuit.
- The NPSM thread used in the MCW30 is BSPP and G 1/4 fittings compatible
- Completely unrestricted chamber to minimize pressure drop.
- Hooks directly to Intel® platform chispets without removing the
motherboard with a safe hook/spring assembly
- Thru-motherboard installation for AMD® platform chipsets with slotted
brackets for compatibility from 2.08" (53mm) to 2.36"
(60mm) center to center distance between mounting holes.
- Compatible with all current Asus SLI motherboards
- Retention mechanisms included for both Intel & AMD platforms
For motherboard compatibility please see manufacturers chart.
Retention mechanism
The MCW30 comes pre-configured for AMD compatible motherboards
and is shown here with the Asus AN8-SLI Deluxe. Removal of the motherboard from
the chassis is necessary for installation.
The wire-clips for installation with Intel chipsets are
included with the fastening hardware. Removal of the motherboard from the
chassis is not necessary for installation of the MCW30 in this type of
motherboards.
Overall quality & attention to details
Exceptional quality and attention to details: the copper base is lapped to
0.0003" (3/10 of 1/1000"), and polished to near-mirror finish to promote optimum
thermal conductivity. Users are advised that while flatness is strictly
respected for providing the most significant benefit to thermal interface,
surface polish is a cosmetic component and may vary slightly from one
water-block to another. Re-lapping or polishing the copper base is never
recommended.
Specifications
Pressure Drop Curves
General Specifications
| Baseplate |
- Copper C110
- lapped flat to 3/10 of 1/1000", and near mirror polished.
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| Housing |
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| Dimensions |
Length 1.75" (44mm) x Width 1.30" (33mm) x
Height incl. fittings 2.1" (54mm) |
| Weight |
2.1 oz - 60 g |
Range of mounting holes
Fittings compatibility note:
G ¼, or BSPP, fittings will fit, but may not seal; each must be checked
prior to assuming that it will not leak just because they fit together.
Both NPSM and G ¼ (BSPP) are parallel thread and nominally the same size, the
principal difference being 18 threads per inch for NPSM and 19 threads per inch
for G ¼ (BSPP). Since most male end G ¼ fittings have a short thread length they
can generally be engaged in the NPSM threads without difficulty.
The joint seal is effected with an o-ring which for the NPSM barb is in a
groove on the waterblock top and compressed by the flange nut barb.
G ¼ fittings have the o-ring captured in a groove under the fitting nut.
G ¼ fittings will seal so long as there is a straight portion under the nut
flats sufficient to bring the G ¼ fitting’s o-ring into contact with the bottom
of the o-ring groove, a depth of 0.080”.
Swiftech MCW30 Chipset cooler
Swiftech MCW30 Chipset cooler