MCW5002™ series Water Blocks


Made in the USA      
(one or more patents pending)

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Introduction

The MCW5002™ series of water-blocks is designed for extreme microprocessor cooling applications, where 1/2" ID (5/8" OD) tubing is desired. They can be used either in straight liquid cooling configuration, or in conjunction with thermoelectric cooling elements ( MCW5002-PT™ thermoelectric assembly for Intel® Pentium® 4 curently available).

Major features

  • Extreme performance:

    • 1/2" barb fittings, for maximum flow rate
    • Core Technology: Patent pending Diamond-Pin Matrix© copper base plate for optimal heat transfer, and turbulent flow:

    • "Dropped-deck" housing, as featured in the MCW5000™ release 2 series water-blocks, to increase cooling fluid velocity through the Diamond-Pin Matrix© area.

  • 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

Performance data

How does the MCW5002™ compare to earlier versions ?

The graphs shown below compare the MCW5002™ series water-blocks to the earlier series of MCW5000™ which did not feature the new "dropped-deck" configuration.

What are the differences between the new MCW5000 release 2™ series and the MCW5002™ ?

The only difference between the MCW5002™ and the current production MCW5000™ release 2 are the barbed connections which, when incorporated into a 1/2" ID system will result in an appreciably increased flow rate.
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It can bee seen in the above graph that the flow resistance of the MCW5002™ is higher than the earlier version of the MCW5000™, due to the greater flow being forced through the Diamond Pin Matrix ©. This has the effect of increasing the flow velocity and improve heat transfer.

The above graph expresses the thermal resistance (C/W) in relation to system flow rate. It shows the substantial reduction in C/W (lower is better) afforded by the dropped deck revision.

Note: The water-block C/W should not be confused with the overall system C/W. The water-block C/W is based on the CPU to Coolant temperature difference divided by the heat load in Watts, whereas the system C/W is the CPU to air temperature difference measured at the fan inlet, divided by the heat load in Watts.

The C/W versus head loss graph shown above is useful to understand how the reduction in thermal resistance (better performance) is also accompanied by an increase in the flow resistance (reduced flow rate). Accordingly, the new MCW5002 is particularly well suited for use with the new MCP600™ pump which also features 1/2" barb connections, and a superior pressure capability.

Compatibility & Retention mechanism

The MCW5002™ ships in the following versions:

  • MCW5002-A™ for AMD® Duron®, Athlon® MP, and XP (all series).

  • MCW5002-P™ for Intel® Pentium® 4 (socket 478, all series).

  • MCW5002-X™ (rev 2) for Intel® Xeon™ (socket 603/604, all series).

  • MCW5002-A64™ for Athlon® 64 & Opteron processors

  • MCW5002-PT Thermoelectric assembly for Intel® Pentium® 4 (socket 478, all series) processors - See specific product page for more information.

Conversion from one version to another is extremely simple, and only requires replacing the retention mechanism.
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MCW5002™ Specifications

 
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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

  • 3/8" NPT threads for barb fittings

  • 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:

All retention components are identical between MCW5000™ and MCW5002™. Part numbers therefore retain the "MCW5000" designation.

  • Overall dimensions: L2.5" x W2.5" x H1.66" (L63.5 x W63.5 x H42.16 mm)

  • Retention mechanism:

    • 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: 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 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® socket A processors: 2 spring loaded clip assemblies (hook to all 6 socket latches):

      part #MCW5000-ARH



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  • AMD® Athlon™ 64 & Opteron™ retention hardware, including replacement copper base plate & housing gasket, retention frame, springs & screws

part # MCW5000-64RH

MSRP & Parts

Part #
 Description Availability
 Price

MCW5002-A™ for AMD®

Assembly, including housing, copper plate, installation hardware, 1/2" barb fittings, Arctic Alumina thermal compound, instructions

In stock

$53.00
MCW5002-64™ for AMD® 64 Assembly, including housing, copper plate, installation hardware, 1/2" barb fittings, Arctic Alumina thermal compound, instructions In stock
$53.00

MCW5002-P™ for Intel® Pentium® 4

Assembly, including housing, copper plate, installation hardware,1/2" barb fittings, Arctic Alumina thermal compound, instructions

In stock

$53.00

MCW5002-X™ for Intel® Xeon™

Assembly, including housing, copper plate, installation hardware, 1/2" barb fittings, 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

$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

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
MCW5000-64RH AMD® Athlon™ 64 & Opteron™ retention hardware, including replacement copper base plate & housing gasket, retention frame, springs & screws In stock
$25.50
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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.

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Installation Guides:

MCW5002-A™ (AMD® socket 462)
MCW5002-P™ (Intel® Pentium® 4)
MCW5002-X™ (Intel Xeon™)
MCW5002-64™ (AMD® Athlon 64® & Opteron®)

Installation schematic MCW5000-64RH upgrade kit
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