The Maelstrom 5 1/4" Dual Bay Reservoir is an advanced, versatile, and elegant coolant storage & recirculation system capable of operating either as a standalone unit, or with a single or a dual MCP35 class pump (MCP350, 355 or 35x).
The Maelstrom 5 1/4" Dual Bay Reservoir is an advanced, versatile, and elegant coolant storage & recirculation system capable of operating either as a standalone unit, or with a single or a dual MCP35 class pump (MCP350, 355 or 35x).
The product is available in 5 versions:
Basic standalone reservoir
With factory pre-installed MCP35X housing (no pump) for DIY upgrade purposes.
With factory pre-installed MCP35X2 housing (no pump) for DIY upgrade purposes.
With factory pre-installed single PWM controlled MCP35X pump.
With factory pre-installed dual PWM controlled MCP35X pumps.
The Maelstrom operates either in standalone mode, or with one or two built-in Swiftech MCP35x series pumps (MCP350, 355, or PWM controlled 35X) using an MCP35X-H (for single pump) or an MCP35X2-H (for dual pump) housing - All options are factory pre-installed.
Instant visualization of critical temperature data (*see notes below)
Coolant temperature display (in degrees Celsius)
Precise coolant level monitoring
Graduated level
Convenience & safety: Easy filling, no spills
Extra large fill-port opening with finger-grip ribs on the chrome plated brass cap
Reliable operations
Anti-vortex/anti-bubbles system
A tube surrounding the pump inlet features various size openings in its wall and prevents the formation of a vortex, and air entrainment in the loop
An open-cell sponge further traps micro-bubbles before their can re-enter the inlet
Performance, versatile loop configuration
Up to 3 return lines can be installed for loop parallelization.
Shown here with 3/4" compression fittings to illustrate compatibility
Cosmetic appeal: elegant and robust
Solid black-anodized aluminum face-plate with robust brass inserts for invisible fixation
Cosmetic appeal: light up the coolant, cool factor
Two pre-drilled holes for installing 3mm diodes
(1 UV-LED is included)
Compatibility with all existing G1/4 fittings (compression, etc..)
G1/4 port standard
Included 1/2" hose barbs & hose clamps
Bonus: reduced cost of ownership (not included by our competitors)
* Notes regarding coolant temperature data:
When assessing various component temperatures in a conventional (non-refrigerated) liquid cooling system, ambient air is the primary baseline from which everything else derives, i.e. no heat-generating component can ever be cooler than, or equal to ambient. The second temperature data that can also be considered as a baseline is the coolant temperature: it reflects the sum of the ambient air temperature plus the temperature resulting from the component(s) heat load multiplied by the thermal resistance factor (in layman terms the heat dissipation efficiency) of the entire loop.
Thus, monitoring the coolant temperature in a liquid cooling system is essential at two levels: 1/ as an absolute value, you can monitor the cooling system health and be visually alerted of potential issues (overheating), and 2/ as a relative value compared to that of the ambient air, it provides a meaningful indicator of the system thermal performance and in particular its ability to dissipate the heat generated by the components under load. In this respect, the following table may provide a general guideline to assess the thermal performance of your liquid cooling system; please note that audible noise considerations will dramatically affect the qualifiers listed below. In effect, the lower the noise requirements are relative to the heat load, and the higher the thermal efficiency demand will be placed upon the system.
The recommended coolant is Swiftech's HydrX or Hydrx PM. Swiftech's product warranty does not cover the use of 3rd-party coolants.
The use of coloring additives and/or UV dies containing particulate fillers may damage your pump bearing and may void your pump warranty.
The use of any additive or coolant containing alcohol is prohibited and dangerous: it will result in permanent damage to your acetal reservoir and may result in catastrophic leaks.
Performance:
PQ Curves with MCP35X and MCP35X2, and comparative data against all Swiftech pumps
Swiftech® Maelstrom 5 1/4" Bay reservoirs receives Tech of Tomorrow Editor's choice Award - Read More "Swiftech took a seemingly simple idea and turn it into a viable product that steps up the bar for reservoirs in today’s modern PCs"
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...but I can speak for the standalone Maelstrom we just took a look at, and I have to say I am really impressed..listing price of the Maelstrom as you just saw is worth every penny and some."
https://www.performance-pcs.com/swiftech-maelstrom-5-1-4-dual-bay-reservoir-single-pump-housing-maelstrom-sph.html10738Swiftech Maelstrom 5 1/4" Dual-Bay Reservoir - Single Pump Housinghttps://www.performance-pcs.com/media/catalog/product/t/m/tmpmaelstrom-sph_01.jpg109.95109.9500USDOutOfStock/Water Cooling/Reservoirs<div><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;" face="tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif" size="2">The Maelstrom 5 1/4" Dual Bay Reservoir is an advanced, versatile, and elegant coolant storage & recirculation system capable of operating either as a standalone unit, or with a single or a dual MCP35 class pump (MCP350, 355 or 35x). </span></div> <div><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;" face="tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif" size="2">The Maelstrom 5 1/4" Dual Bay Reservoir is an advanced, versatile, and elegant coolant storage & recirculation system capable of operating either as a standalone unit, or with a single or a dual MCP35 class pump (MCP350, 355 or 35x). </span></div>
<p><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;" face="tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif" size="2">The product is available in 5 versions: </span></p>
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<div><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;" face="tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif" size="2">Basic standalone reservoir</span></div>
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<div><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;" face="tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif" size="2">With factory pre-installed MCP35X housing (no pump) for DIY upgrade purposes.</span></div>
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<div><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;" face="tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif" size="2">With factory pre-installed MCP35X2 housing (no pump) for DIY upgrade purposes.</span></div>
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<div><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;" face="tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif" size="2">With factory pre-installed single PWM controlled MCP35X pump.</span></div>
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<div><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;" face="tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif" size="2">With factory pre-installed dual PWM controlled MCP35X pumps.</span></div>
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<p align="center"><a id="mt-378397070825" class="MagicThumb" href="http://www.swiftech.org/images/products/maelstrom/maelstrom-coolant-colorsx600.jpg" rel="caption-source:img:alt"> <img alt="SHOWN WITH VARIOUS COOLANT COLORS" src="http://www.swiftech.org/images/products/maelstrom/maelstrom-coolant-colorsx150.jpg" border="0" height="267" width="150" /></a></p>
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<div align="center"><strong>Instant visualization of coolant level, cool factor:</strong></div>
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<div align="center">The image to the left shows the Maelstrom bay reservoir filled with various coolant colors.</div>
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<p align="center"><a id="mt-640962619726" class="MagicThumb" href="http://www.swiftech.org/images/products/maelstrom/maelstrom-declinations-x800.jpg" rel="caption-source:img:alt"> <img alt="5 MODELS TO CHOOSE FROM" src="http://www.swiftech.org/images/products/maelstrom/maelstrom-declinations-x150.jpg" /></a></p>
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<div align="center"><strong>Versatility, upgradability, extreme performance capability:</strong></div>
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<div align="center">The Maelstrom operates either in standalone mode, or with one or two built-in Swiftech MCP35x series pumps (MCP350, 355, or PWM controlled 35X) using an MCP35X-H (for single pump) or an MCP35X2-H (for dual pump) housing - All options are factory pre-installed.</div>
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<div align="center"><strong>Instant visualization of critical temperature data</strong> (*see notes below)</div>
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<div align="center"><strong>Precise coolant level monitoring</strong></div>
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<div align="center"><strong>Convenience & safety: Easy filling, no spills</strong></div>
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<div align="center">Extra large fill-port opening with finger-grip ribs on the chrome plated brass cap</div>
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<div align="center"><a id="mt-933807087976" class="MagicThumb" href="http://www.swiftech.org/images/products/maelstrom/maelstrom-levelX800.jpg" rel="caption-source:img:alt"> <img alt="Coolant Temperature Display" src="http://www.swiftech.org/images/products/maelstrom/maelstrom-temp-button.jpg" /></a></div>
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<div align="center"><a id="mt-670682981241" class="MagicThumb" href="http://www.swiftech.org/images/products/maelstrom/maelstrom-levelX800.jpg" rel="caption-source:img:alt"> <img alt="Level Monitor" src="http://www.swiftech.org/images/products/maelstrom/maelstrom-level_button.jpg" /></a></div>
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<div align="center"><a id="mt-519494566437" class="MagicThumb" href="http://www.swiftech.org/images/products/maelstrom/maelstrom-fill-port-X800.jpg" rel="caption-source:img:alt"> <img alt="Extra Large Fill-Port" src="http://www.swiftech.org/images/products/maelstrom/maelstrom-fill-port-button.jpg" /></a></div>
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<div align="center">A tube surrounding the pump inlet features various size openings in its wall and prevents the formation of a vortex, and air entrainment in the loop</div>
<div align="center">An open-cell sponge further traps micro-bubbles before their can re-enter the inlet</div>
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<div align="center"><a id="mt-1284933288475" class="MagicThumb" href="http://www.swiftech.org/images/products/maelstrom/maelstrom-vortexX800.jpg" rel="caption-source:img:alt"> <img alt="The Anti-Vortex System" src="http://www.swiftech.org/images/products/maelstrom/maelstrom-vortex_button.jpg" /></a></div>
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<div align="center">Shown here with 3/4" compression fittings to illustrate compatibility</div>
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<div align="center"><a id="mt-1146262015716" class="MagicThumb" href="http://www.swiftech.org/images/products/maelstrom/Multiple-inletx800.jpg" rel="caption-source:img:alt"> <img alt="UP TO 3 RETURN LINES CAN BE SETUP" src="http://www.swiftech.org/images/products/maelstrom/Multiple-inlet.jpg" /></a></div>
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<div align="center"><strong>Cosmetic appeal: elegant and robust</strong></div>
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<div align="center">Solid black-anodized aluminum face-plate with robust brass inserts for invisible fixation</div>
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<div align="center"><a id="mt-1025375219018" class="MagicThumb" href="http://www.swiftech.org/images/products/maelstrom/thick-face-plate-x800.jpg" rel="caption-source:img:alt"> <img alt="SOLID ALUMINUM FACE PLATE" src="http://www.swiftech.org/images/products/maelstrom/thick-face-plate-x150.jpg" /></a></div>
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<div align="center"><strong>Cosmetic appeal: light up the coolant, cool factor</strong></div>
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<div align="center">Two pre-drilled holes for installing 3mm diodes </div>
<div align="center">(1 UV-LED is included)</div>
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<div align="center"><a id="mt-1164557562954" class="MagicThumb" href="http://www.swiftech.org/images/products/maelstrom/3MM-LED-HOLESX800.jpg" rel="caption-source:img:alt"> <img alt="3MM LED HOLES" src="http://www.swiftech.org/images/products/maelstrom/3MM-LED-HOLESX150.jpg" /></a></div>
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<div style="margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;" align="center">Bonus: reduced cost of ownership (not included by our competitors)</div>
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<div>* Notes regarding coolant temperature data:</div>
<div>When assessing various component temperatures in a conventional (non-refrigerated) liquid cooling system, ambient air is the primary baseline from which everything else derives, i.e. no heat-generating component can ever be cooler than, or equal to ambient. The second temperature data that can also be considered as a baseline is the coolant temperature: it reflects the sum of the ambient air temperature plus the temperature resulting from the component(s) heat load multiplied by the thermal resistance factor (in layman terms the heat dissipation efficiency) of the entire loop.</div>
<div>Thus, monitoring the coolant temperature in a liquid cooling system is essential at two levels: 1/ as an absolute value, you can monitor the cooling system health and be visually alerted of potential issues (overheating), and 2/ as a relative value compared to that of the ambient air, it provides a meaningful indicator of the system thermal performance and in particular its ability to dissipate the heat generated by the components under load. In this respect, the following table may provide a general guideline to assess the thermal performance of your liquid cooling system; please note that audible noise considerations will dramatically affect the qualifiers listed below. In effect, the lower the noise requirements are relative to the heat load, and the higher the thermal efficiency demand will be placed upon the system.</div>
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<td style="border: #000000 1px solid;">Comprised between 5°C and 10°C</td>
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<td style="border: #000000 1px solid;">Comprised between 10°C and 20°C</td>
<td style="border: #000000 1px solid;">High-end to Mid-range system</td>
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<td style="border: #000000 1px solid;">Comprised between 20°C and 30°C</td>
<td style="border: #000000 1px solid;">Mid-range to Entry-level system</td>
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<div>Face plate: Black anodized aluminum</div>
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<div>Reservoir: Clear Acetal</div>
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<div>Brackets: Nickel plated steel</div>
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<div>Fill cap: chrome plated brass</div>
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<div>Fittings: black painted (electrophoresis) brass</div>
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<div>Pump inlet: Black POM</div>
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<p align="center"><img alt="" src="http://www.swiftech.org/images/products/maelstrom/maelstrom-dimensions.jpg" border="0" /></p>
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<div>16 Oz (453g)</div>
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<div>Operating voltage: 5v</div>
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<div>3mm - UV</div>
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<div>3-Pin connector</div>
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<p align="center"><img alt="The MCP35X-H Housing installed" src="http://www.swiftech.org/images/products/detail/maelstrom-mcp35-H-underx600.jpg" border="0" height="441" width="600" /></p>
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<p align="center"><img alt="The MCP35X2-H housing installed" src="http://www.swiftech.org/images/products/detail/maelstrom-mcp35x2-H-underx600.jpg" border="0" height="550" width="600" /></p>
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<div>MCP35X-H Housing <a href="http://www.swiftech.com/mcp35xhousing.aspx">Product Link</a></div>
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<div>MCP35X2-H Housing <a href="http://www.swiftech.com/MCP35X2housing.aspx">Product Link</a></div>
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<div>MCP35X Pump <a href="http://www.swiftech.com/mcp35x12vdcpump.aspx">Product Link</a></div>
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<div>MCP35X2 Pumps <a href="http://www.swiftech.com/MCP35x2PUMP.aspx">Product Link</a></div>
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<p><strong>Performance:</strong></p>
<div align="center"><img alt="" src="http://www.swiftech.org/images/products/MCP35X2/MCP35X2-swiftech-compared.png" border="0" height="318" width="400" /></div>
<div align="center">PQ Curves with MCP35X and MCP35X2, and comparative data against all Swiftech pumps</div><div>
<p><strong>Swiftech® <a href="http://www.swiftech.com/MaelstromBayRes.aspx">Maelstrom</a> 5 1/4" Bay reservoirs receives Tech of Tomorrow Editor's choice Award - </strong><a href="http://www.techoftomorrow.com/2012/pc/swiftech-maelstrom-reservoir-review/" target="_blank">Read More</a><br /><em>"Swiftech took a seemingly simple idea and turn it into a viable product that steps up the bar for reservoirs in today’s modern PCs"</em></p>
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<div><strong>Swiftech's Maelstrom bay reservoir receives Editor's Choice Award from Tweaktown! </strong><a href="http://www.tweaktown.com/reviews/4992/swiftech_maelstrom_standalone_bay_reservoir_review/index1.html">Read Article</a> - <a href="http://www.swiftech.com/MaelstromBayRes.aspx">Product Page</a></div>
<div><em>...but I can speak for the standalone Maelstrom we just took a look at, and I have to say I am really impressed..listing price of the Maelstrom as you just saw is worth every penny and some."</em></div>
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