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Introduction

The H20-80 "Micro" is a high-performance low noise liquid cooling kit designed for space-constrained applications. This edition gains a quantum leap in performance (9.6 °C at 100 Watts) compared to the earlier Rev3. model thanks to the inclusion of our new flagship water-block, the APOGEE and the new MCR80-QP cross-flow radiator.

Thanks to this additional performance headroom, the "Micro" can be operated at nearly-silent levels (20 dbA), or accommodate the most recent dual-core processors and a liquid cooled high-end graphics card at a quiet noise level of 28 dbA.

The kit concept favors low maintenance, and most importantly the ability to fit each of its small individual components in any space available: the radiator mounts to an 80mmm fan opening inside or outside of the PC, the pump is no larger than a pack of cigarettes, and the reservoir has also been specially designed for small form factor applications.

Features and benefits

PERFORMANCE
Features
QUIET COMPUTING
Features
Capturing the heat
  • The extreme performance APOGEE Universal water-block is responsible for absorbing the heat generated by today's hottest CPU's with incredible efficiency.
  • The kit is delivered with 12V to 7V fan adapters, enabling users to reduce the fan speed -and noise, to whisper quiet operations (~20 dBA).
Moving the Heat around
  • The Extreme performance MCP350™ 12 Volts DC industrial pump pushes the coolant throughout the circuit at high velocity, thanks to its unmatched head pressure capability.
  • 3/8" (ID) tubing offers low restriction with reasonable outside bulk (1/2" OD)
  • Quiet pump operations: 24 to 26 dbA thanks to the brushless motor
  • Pump is mounted on a neoprene foam gasket to reduce vibrations and noise
  • Micro Reservoir operates without any sloshing noises, even at 1/2 level
Dissipating the heat into the atmosphere
  • Good balance for performance versus noise is achieved with the excellent MCR80-QP 80mm cross-flow radiator featuring an 80x25mm fan optimized for low noise (28dBA) and high back pressure.
  • Adding a second MCR80-QP radiator equals the performance found in single 120mm radiator systems, such as the H20-Premium liquid cooling kit for example.
  • Optimized for 80mm fans with low to medium output
  • Fin density optimized to reduce air noise
Convenience and reliability features
  • High-reliability, no-maintenance MCP350 industrial pump is rated at 50,000 hour MTBF(Mean Time Between Failure) equivalent to 5 year lifetime.
  • MCRES-Micro reservoir provides approximately 18 months of continuous operations without refills.
  • MCRES-Micro reservoir fits in any small space available in the system without sacrificing a CD-drive bay
  • Universal APOGEE water-block is compatible with all current desktop processors, and ships with all the different mounting systems.
  • SmartCoils are included with the kit, to completely eliminate tube kinking for a safe and reliable installation.

Performance data

Water-cooling Kit performance testing was conducted in an environmental chamber where the radiator fan inlet air temperature was held at 25°C ±0.1. An industry standard heat die was used as a heat source.

Radiator/Fan configuration (*)

Heat load Watts
(**)

Earlier versions H20-80
with F&B kit

System
°C/W
(***)

H20-80
Micro

System
°C/W
(***)

Fan Noise, dbA
(per specs, and est.****)
1 Radiator Fan at 12 V.
100
0.278
0.182
28
1 Radiator Fan at 7 V.
100
n/a
0.220
20
2 radiators in series at 12 V.
100
0.250
0.139
31
2 radiators in series at 7 V.
100
n/a
0.166
21

* Testing performed with the fan(s) shipped with the kit
** actual Watts measured at the heater of die simulator
*** Noting that "C/W"s are specific to an individual test bench (due to the lack of standard test methods); the system C/Ws described are those actually determined with a specific water-cooling kit under the conditions described above.
**** Fan noise rating based on manufacturer data. Estimate based on: "If the speed of a fan is reduced by 20%, the decibel level will reduce by 5 dB.", and "addition of a second equal source increases the sound level by ~3dBA".

FAQ: What CPU temperature can I expect in my own system ?

In order to project what your CPU temperature will be, you need to know the following:
  • Power rating in Watts of your CPU.
  • Ambient Temperature inside the computer.
For example, if your CPU is rated by the manufacturer at 100 Watts, and the temperature measured inside your computer (close to the fans inlet), is 25°C:
Multiply 100 Watts by our C/W rating of 0.182 (at 12 Volt) = 18.2°C
  • Add the temperature inside the computer of 25°C = a CPU temperature of 43.4°C at full load.
  • FAQ: Can I operate the fan at 5 volts for even lower noise ?

    Yes, but at your own risks. The Delta AFB0812M is not rated for 5v operations by the manufacturer.


    Processor and Motherboard compatibility

    The H20-80 Micro kit is is essentially meant as a universal product. It ships with all the necessary hardware for the following processor (classified by the type of sockets that they use):
    • Socket 478 (Intel® Pentium® 4),
    • Socket 775 (Pentium® 4 "Prescott", Pentium® D),
    • Socket 603/604 (Intel® Xeon™ - 400 and 533 FSB)
    • Socket 604 Intel® Xeon™ "Nocona" 800 Mhz FSB - see note 1 below
    • Socket 462 (AMD® Athlon®, Duron®, MP, XP) - see note 2 below
    • Socket 754, 939, 940 (AMD® 64 bit processors).
    Note 1: Dual processor users: Since the Micro kit is provided with one water-block only, you will need to procure another Apogee water-block for your second processor. The "Nocona" hardware is not included with the Apogee water-block when sold separately, and it should also be procured separately under part number: AP-NC604 ($3.00)

    Note 2: AMD® socket 462 (socket A). The Apogee can be used exclusively with motherboards featuring the 4 mounting holes around the socket.

    Removal of the motherboard is necessary to install the mounting posts in all cases, except with AMD® Athlon™ 64 and Opteron™ (socket 754, 939 and 940).


    Add-on components

    • Liquid Cool your high-end VGA with the MCW55™


    • Cool the graphics memory with our MC14 Ramsinks

    • Cool the Chipset with our MCX159-CU chipset cooler

    • Add a second Apogee water block for multiprocessor applications, such as dual AMD®, dual Xeon™, or dual Opteron™

    • Add a second radiator for a performance gain of 4°C (@ 100 Watts)

    • Use our PCI pass-thu kit to install the radiator outside - at the back of the chassis, and route the tubes inside of your SFF computer (as shown in the pictures gallery below) .


    Pictures Gallery


    A complete installation in Monarch's Small Form Factor "Hornet"

    Notice how we fitted the radiator against the front internal panel. This required some case modifications (cutting an 80mm fan hole).


    We use the H20-80 Micro in our own Dual Opteron
    4-U rack mount workstation. Notice how we installed
    two radiators externally, using our PCI Pass-thru kit to route
    the tubes back inside the chassis. Also notice how we
    fitted the MCRES-Micro in a 3 1/2" HDD bay.


    Individual components specifications

    • APOGEE water-block: see complete specifications HERE
    • MCR80-QP radiator see complete specifications HERE
    • MCP350™ 12 Volts DC pump: see complete specifications HERE
    • MCRES-Micro reservoir see complete specifications HERE
    Radiator Assembly Dimensions - Part # MCR80-QP
    Thickness
    Height
    Core width
    Inlet Outlet tube size
    1.38"
    (35mm)
    4.43"
    (112mm)
    3.21
    (81.5mm)
    3/8" Barbs
    Fan Specifications - Part # AFB0812M
    Voltage
    (V)
    Current
    (mA)
    Speed
    (RPM)
    Volume
    (CFM)
    Static
    pressure
    (InH20)
    Sound
    Noise
    (dBA)
    12
    180
    2700
    31.4
    .129
    28

    Manufacturer Suggested Retail Pricing

    Part #

    Processor compatibility

    MSRP
    US $
    H20-80-MICRO Complete CPU liquid kit for Intel socket 478 (Intel® Pentium® 4), socket 775 (Pentium® 4 "Prescott", Pentium D), socket 603-604 (Intel® Xeon™ including"Nocona" class processors), socket 462 (AMD® Athlon®, Duron®, XP, MP) with motherboard mounting holes, socket 754, 939, 940 (AMD® 64 bit Athlon 64, X2, Sempron, Opteron processors)
    $179.95

    Please consult your Swiftech distributor prior to ordering direct from us, or purchase the product factory direct here




    Contents

    Introduction
    Features & Benefits
    Performance Data
    Processor & Motherboard compatibility
    Add-on components
    Pictures Gallery
    Components Specifications
    MSRP

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