MCW5000™ series Water Blocks

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Introduction The MCW5000™ release 2 series of water-blocks are extreme duty liquid cooling solutions for high-end microprocessors. They are designed to be used either in straight liquid cooling configuration, or in conjunction with thermoelectric cooling elements (MCW5000-PT™). Major features: Extreme performance: 1/2" OD tubing for optimal flow rate Core Technology: Patent pending Diamond-Pin Matrix© copper base plate for optimal heat transfer due to turbulent flow and high flow velocity: Plug-and-Play, hassle-free installation: Snaps directly into Intel® Pentium® 4 stock retention frame (socket 478), without removing the motherboard. Snaps directly to AMD® socket 462 retention latches, without removing the motherboard. Snaps directly into Intel® Xeon™ socket 603/604 retention frames without removing the motherboard. Bolts directly onto the newest AMD® Athlon™64 and Opteron™ retention frames Tool-free quick-connect fittings built into the block Convenient 45° orientation of inlet, and outlet helps eliminate kinks in the tubing installation. back to top

Compatibility & Retention mechanism The MCW5000™ ships in the following versions: MCW5000-A™ for AMD® Duron®, Athlon® MP, and XP2600 and up. MCW5000-P™ for Intel® Pentium® 4 (socket 478), 1.4 to 3Ghz and up. MCW5000-PX™ (rev 2) for Intel® Xeon™ (socket 603/604), 1.4 to 3Ghz and up NEW! MCW5000-64™ for Athlon™ 64 & Opteron™ processors MCW5000-PT Thermoelectric assembly for Intel® Pentium® 4 (socket 478) processors - See specific product page for more information. Conversion from one version to another is extremely simple, and only requires replacing the retention mechanism. Examples of Installations: MCW5000-A™ for AMD® socket 462 processors Click to enlarge NEW! MCW5000-64™ for AMD® Athlon™64 & Opteron™ Click to enlarge MCW5000-64™ for AMD® Athlon™64 & Opteron™ processors, installs directly into AMD's newest retention mechanism MCW5000-P™ for Intel® Pentium® 4 processors Click to enlarge The MCW5000-P™ installs directly into Intel stock retention frame without removing the motherboard MCW5000-PX™ for Intel® Xeon processors Click to enlarge The MCW5000-PX™ (Rev.2) for Intel® Xeon™ OEM version processors (note 1) uses Intel's validated retention mechanism and installs without removing the motherboard click to enlarge Optionnaly, the MCW5000-PX™ can also use Swiftech's screw/springs retention mechanism to install with Intel Xeon retail version (note 2) processors (requires removal of the motherboards) Note 1: Intel® OEM processors sold without cooling fan, use two plastic frames and spring clips supplied with the motherboard. Note 2: Intel® retail version processors sold with "wind tunnel" cooling fan.

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MCW5000™release 2 Specifications   click to enlarge Housing: Effective 8-1-03: New release 2 "dropped deck" improves performance by up to 1°C compared to earlier versions. The upper deck of the housing is lowered to increase flow velocity through the Diamond-Pin Matrix©. This in effect improves the rate of heat transfer to the cooling fluid, and results in overall improved performance. CNC machined aluminum L2.5"xW2.5"xH1.5" Type II, class 2 blue anodized anti-corrosion treatment Built-in quick-connect fittings for 1/2" OD tubing (3/8" ID) Base plate: 0.500" (12.7mm) thick CNC machined copper base plate Submersed face (0.250"/6.35mm) is CNC machined from billet to form Patent Pending Diamond-Pin Matrix©. Design increases heat dissipation surface, and flow turbulence to enhance heat transfer to cooling fluid. Exceptional quality and attention to details: the base plate 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 heatsink to another. Re-lapping or polishing the copper base is never recommended. Assembly: Overall dimensions: L2.5" x W2.5" x H1.66" (L63.5 x W63.5 x H42.16 mm) Retention mechanism options: Intel® Pentium® 4 processors (socket 478): stainless steel frame, 2 spring clips, (4) S/S socket screws: part #MCW5000-PRH Intel® Xeon™ (socket 603/604) processors: Effective 7/30/2003 the MCW5000-PX™ uses Intel's validated retention mechanism and no longer requires removal of the motherboard for installation. Motherboard retention frame and clips are provided by motherboard manufacturers and do not ship with the water-block.   The new MCW5000-PX retention frame is also sold separately for upgrade purposes, and can be used with our optional screw/spring retention mechanism, as shown below. part # MCW5000-PXRH AMD® Athlon™ 64 & Opteron™ retention hardware, including replacement copper base plate & housing gasket, retention frame, springs & screws part # MCW5000-64RH AMD® socket A processors: 2 spring loaded clip assemblies (hook to all 6 socket latches): part #MCW5000-ARH click to enlarge picture Tubing compatibility: 1/2" OD (3/8" ID), tube inserts included for use with soft vinyl tubing. part #TSI375 back to top Optional Fittings Description Part # Picture 1/2" Stem to 1/2" tube ID hose barb PI251616S 1/2" Stem to 3/8" tube ID hose barb PI251612S 1/2" Stem to 3/8" tube OD quick-connect PI061612S back to top

MSRP & Parts Please consult your Swiftech distributor prior to ordering direct from us, or purchase the product factory direct here Part # Description Availability Price MCW5000-A™ for AMD® Assembly, including housing, copper plate, installation hardware, tube inserts, Arctic Alumina thermal compound, instructions In stock $53.00 MCW5000-P™ for Intel® Pentium® 4 Assembly, including housing, copper plate, installation hardware, tube inserts, Arctic Alumina thermal compound, instructions In stock $53.00 MCW5000-PX™ for Intel® Xeon™ Assembly, including housing, copper plate, installation hardware, tube inserts, Arctic Alumina thermal compound, instructions In stock $53.00 MCW5000-64™ for Athlon™ 64 & Opteron™ processors Assembly, including housing, copper plate, installation hardware, tube inserts, Arctic Alumina thermal compound, instructions In stock $53.00 Spare Parts MCW5000-PRH Intel® Pentium® 4 processors (socket 478) retention hardware, including: stainless steel frame, 2 spring clips, (4) S/S socket screws In stock $5.75 MCW5000-PXRH Intel® Xeon™ processors (socket 603-604) retention hardware, including: stainless steel frame, (4) springs, (4) 1 1/2" screws, (4) retaining washers, (4) 4-40 x 3/16 S/S socket screws, Standard 462 Motherboard hardware pack In stock $9.35 MCW5000-64RH AMD® Athlon™ 64 & Opteron™ retention hardware, including replacement copper base plate & housing gasket, retention frame, springs & screws In stock $25.50 3T clip set AMD® socket A processors retention hardware, including: (2) clips, (2) unequal length springs, (2) 6-32x1" philips screws. In stock $5.00 PI251616S Set of 2 fittings 1/2 stem to 1/2 tube ID hose barb In stock $4.00 PI251612S Set of 2 fittings 1/2 stem to 3/8 tube ID hose barb In stock $4.00 PI061612S Set of 2 fittings Straight reducer ½” stem to 3/8” quick connect tube In stock $6.00

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Ordering Please consult your Swiftech distributor prior to ordering from us, or purchase the product factory direct using the online shopping cart.