MCX4000™ Reviews

Swiftech's MCX4000 Rev 2 vs. Thermalright's SLK900U:
2°F better average temperature in favor of the MCX4000

""The quality and workmanship of the MCX4000 matches its cooling ability in that it too, is Extremely High”...May 2003

"The MCX4000 is a terrific heatsink. I can not ask for better performance from a air-cooled heatsink. If you want the best performance in a heatsink without getting too exotic, you have to buy this heatsink. The suggested retail price for this heatsink is $40 plus the cost of a cooling fan. Not bad considering the MCX478 retailed for around $70 when it was reviewed. " March 2003

"If you're looking to get the most out of your Northwood Pentium 4, you need look no further than the MCX-4000. It easily outpeformed the rest of the coolers I tested it against, even with a very modest fan." Dec 2002

"The MCX4000 outperformed all the coolers we've tested today, fan sizes aside. In terms of air cooling, whether you prefer fans to be silent, or flat out loud, the MCX4000 is up to the task. Unless you choose to go water, you'll be hard pressed to find a better heatsink." December 2002


"Swiftech has done an amazing job, personally I haven't ever seen a heatsink [the MCX4000™] with such a great designs and looks. As with everything which is the best, the price is high, ... But I say (and the temperatures say) that it's worth it!"October 2002
"If you said that I like the MCX-4000's performance and low temperatures, that would very much an understatement; if you were to say that I love it because of how well it performs and how sharp it looks you'd be closer to the mark. This is one product that will easily meet or exceed your expectations in performance and looks." September 2002
Alpha PAL8942 vs Swiftech MCX4000
"Both these heatsinks are of very high quality and each one has it´s advantages and disadvantages. But in the end I would have to choose the Swiftech" September 2002
MCX4000™ vs. MCX478™
"If you are looking for the very best P4 cooler money can buy, the MCX4000 should be on your list"
September 2002
Thermalright AX-478 vs. Alpha PAL-8045 vs. Swiftech MCX4000-B™

"there is only one "KING" and for today at least, the Swiftech MCX-4000B wears the crown!!"
September 2002

"Now you think you have seen a heatsink? You obviously haven’t seen the MCX4000 Socket 478 Cooler from Swiftech. This would have to be one of the coolest looking heatsinks I have ever seen" September 2002

MCX4000 VS aLPHA pAL 8942

"The Swiftech MCX4000 is clearly performing better than the Alpha 8942 if fitted with the same fan. When using the preinstalled Y.S. Tech TMD fan, the MCX4000 is [...]still doing great at much better audio levels ;)" August 2002

MCX4000 VS aLPHA pAL 8942 review from Finland (no translation available) - August 2002
MCX4000 review from Finland (no translation available) - August 2002
"The battle between the two best heatsink manufacturers [Alpha Pal 8942 vs. MCX4000] has ended and the winner crowned. Swiftech still lives up to its name and proves itself to be the champion." August 2002
"Overclockers and people who want a quieter running system should look especially hard at the MCX-4000 with the stock YS Tech TMD fan. Why?? The performance is there without half of the perceived noise level of the Delta fan ..What more can be said about the MCX4000 that I and other reviewers haven't already said? The quality, finish and performance are unmatched, yet without costing an arm and a leg, you too can have the best!!" August 2002
"The Swiftech MCX4000™ Heatsink with the Tip Magnetic Drive Fan is simply an unbelievable combo for fantastic cooling results. The heatsink itself has a huge copper base with 429 pins and a very quiet fan that spins 5800 RPM and pushes about 36.8 CFM of air. Achieving great cooling results at reasonable noise levels puts this cooler in a class of its own." July 2002

HIGH QUALITY MOVIE - MEDIUM QUALITY MOVIE
"...typical Swiftech quality with secure mounting...top rank of heatsinks. The MCX4000 delivers very good cooling at noise levels that are not excessive". July 2002

"My only complaint with the [MCX4000™] product was... I couldn't find any. Outstanding product and hats off to Swiftech" July 2000


"...at $57USD the Swiftech MCX4000 offers users an increase in performance over the standard Intel stock 478 heatsink and that means much more room for overclocking... The noise generated by the TMD fan is of a lower pitch than standard brushless fans and coupled with the MCX4000 - offers up an excellent cooling combination". July 2002

Quality
99%
Price
100%
Innovation
99%
Performance
94%
Design
99%
Total
98%