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New bracketry included as of 9-1-06
NEW: Effective August 30, 2006 the MCRes-Micro is shipped with a set of adjustable brackets to further facilitate installation of the product. See examples of installation below.
Introduction
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
for 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. |
| NEW! Adjustable brackets |
Greatly facilitate installation and are adjustable in all 3 axis. |
| 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.
Examples of installation
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| The L bracket can make a convenient swivel, allowing to tuck the reservoir in a confined space, while still being able to fill or refill without hassle as seen in the examples above and below. |
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| Adjustments are possible in all 3 axis: height, depth, and width. |
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| Using only the included 2 patches of Velcro, the MCRES-MICRO finds a home between the hard-drive compartment and the side panel of this Coolermaster® Wavemaster case. |
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| A complete installation in Monarch's Small Form Factor "Hornet" model shows how the MCRES-MICRO fits perfectly between the hard-drive cage and the back panel. |
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, as
shown in the movies below:
| Test setup: Storm waterblock,
MCR220-QP radiator, MCP655 pump, 6 feet of 1/2" tubing |
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The first example shows the
reservoir being operated below the minimum level,
which is 1/2 of the reservoir. In this example, one can
make out the turbulence-induced bubbles starting to be entrained
back into the loop.
Click icon below to view
movie in either QuickTime (.mov) or Windows Movie Player
(.mpg) format
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The next example shows the
reservoir operating at the minimum level, which corresponds
to approximately two years of usage. There are no bubbles
being entrained into the system.
Click icon below to view
movie in either QuickTime (.mov) or Windows Movie Player
(.mpg) format
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The final example shows the reservoir operated
at maximum level. The surface is so quiet that one can barely
tell that the system is actually running.
Click icon below to view movie in either QuickTime (.mov) or Windows Movie Player (.mpg) format
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Specifications
click on picture to enlarge
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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 or 10% of Swiftech's Hydrx
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Please consult your Swiftech distributor prior to
ordering direct from us, or purchase the product factory direct
here
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Description |
Includes |
MSRP in US$ |
| MCRES-MICRO |
SFF reservoir |
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$19.95 |
| MICRO-BCKT |
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- "L" bracket (1)
- "U" brackets (2)
- Mounting screws
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$6.95 |
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MCRES-MICRO
