Swiftech MCW30 Chipset Water-block

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$29.95

Model: MCW30

Product Details:

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, guaranteeing 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 chipsets 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

Known Compatibility list for system integration

Mfr.	Model	Known interference issues
Abit	NF7-S Rev 2	Fully compatible
Abit	IS7	Fully compatible
Abit	IC7-G MAXII	Fully compatible
Abit	AN8 SLI Fatality	Interference with Upper VGA
Abit	AL8	Fully compatible
Abit	AW8	Fully compatible
Abit	KN8	Fully compatible
Abit	NF8-V	Fully compatible
AOpen	AX4SG Max	Fully compatible
Asus	A7N8X	Fully compatible
Asus	AV8 series	Fully compatible
Asus	P5AD2 series	Fully compatible
Asus	P5ND2-SLI series	Interference with Lower VGA
Asus	P5WD2 series	Fully compatible
Asus	P5WD2 series	Fully compatible
Asus	P5 P800	Fully compatible
Asus	P5 LD2 VP	Fully compatible
Asus	P4LD2	Fully compatible
Asus	A8N SLI all models	Fully compatible
Asus	K8N D4	Short VGA only
DFI	Lanparty NF4 SLI-DR	Not compatible
DFI	Lanparty UT NF4 SLI-DR Expert	Fully compatible
DFI	Lanparty UT RDX200 CD-DR Expert	Fully compatible
DFI	Lanparty 925X-T2	Fully compatible
Epox	8RDA+	Fully compatible
Gigabyte	GA-8INXP	Fully compatible
Gigabyte	GA-K8N Pro SLI	Not compatible
Gigabyte	GA-K8V 938	Fully compatible
Gigabyte	GA-K8 NS	Fully compatible
Gigabyte	GA-K8 NF9	Not compatible
Gigabyte	GA-81915 pl G	Not compatible

Important notification to users: due to the extreme variety existing among chipset retention mechanisms, as well as location of the chipset relative to the CPU and/or other components, Swiftech simply cannot keep track of all motherboard configurations, and guarantee compatibility. As a result, Swiftech's customer service will respond to specific queries with respect to motherboard compatibility by referring users to this page. It is the responsibility of the user to determine compatibility based on the information provided herein.

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.
Housing	Injection molded POM (Acetal Copolymer) 1/4" NPSM thread O-ring seal
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 water-block 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”.

Manufactured by: Swiftech

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This product was added to our catalog on Thursday 26 January, 2006.

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