Features :
The MCX462+T™
is a fully assembled air-cooled thermoelectric (Peltier)
solution designed to manage thermal loads of up to 100 Watts.
The product is intended for applications where liquid cooling
is not an option.
Features highlights:
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226 Watts Thermoelectric module
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Optimal cooling capacity: will
dissipate 70 Watts continuous thermal load to ambient
temperature with 80CFM fan.
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Hybrid copper base,
thin aluminum pin heatsink: thanks to it's massive
1/2" thick copper base, the MCX462+™
is the first commercial air-cooled heatsink on the market
capable of absorbing, and dissipating the combined thermal
load produced by a thermoelectric module of this class,
and the latest generations of micro-processor.
- Patented Helicoid pin design
(U.S. patent 6,469,898) : pins are individually
machined in an helicoid shape, to increase their surface
area, and further enhance heat dissipation efficiency.
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Recommended fan:
80 or 92mm(*) fan with a minimum 68 CFM rating. Performance
of the device is tightly dependant on the heat dissipation
provided by the fan. Careful consideration should be
given to the choice of fan, depending on the thermal
load, and operating conditions. 80 CFM is recommended
to meet the optimum specifications as described here
- (*) New! effective
7-5-03 the MCX462+T ships with an additional set of brackets
for installation of a 92mm fan.
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Quick and easy fan installation:
a fan installs "in a snap" with convenient
snap-in rivets.
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Exceptional quality and attention to details:
the heatsink base is lapped to 0.0003" (3/10 of
1/1000"), and polished to near-mirror finish to
promote optimum thermal conductivity.
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The 1/2" thick cold plate is also fully insulated
to eliminate condensation.
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Retention Mechanism
- The retention mechanism is designed to prevent damage
to the processor during installation or removal of the
heatsink, or during shipping of a completely assembled
computers. The heatsink anchors to four steel standoffs
bolted to the motherboard with lock-nuts. Installation
of the standoffs requires removal of the motherboard from
the computer case.
- Crash tests were conducted by repeatedly (3 times) dropping
a case equipped with an MC462 heatsink from the roof of
a second story building. The heatsink remained securely
attached to the processor, and the processor didn't suffer
any damage.
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Operating Range
- Heat dissipation capacity: 70 Watts continuous thermal
load to ambient temperature with 80CFM fan.
- Maximum continuous thermal load: 100 Watts
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Heatsink assembly characterisitcs
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CNC machined, C110 copper base, 3"W x 3"L
x .500"H, flatness better than 0.0003", micro
surface finish 8 or better.
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371 Helicoid Pins made of High Thermal Conductivity
Aluminum Alloy, press fitted in the base.
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Overall assembly dimensions 3"x3"x2.26"
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Assembly weight: 40 oz (1133g)
Thermolectric assembly characteristics
| Couples |
U max |
I max |
DT max |
Q max |
L ×W×H(mm) |
R(Ω) |
| 127 |
15.2 VDC |
24 A |
>67 ° C |
226.1 W |
50 × 50 × 3.10 |
0.48 |
- 1/2" thick copper cold plate
- Neoprene sponge gasketing system, and motherboard gaskets
are designed to eliminate condensation. Users are advised
that certain tasks are also required with respect to components
insulation, as described in our installaiton guide.
Retention mechanism
Power Supply requirements
- Connection to an auxiliary power supply (recommended):
- The TEC module is provided with "bare wires"
to facilitate installation with screw type terminals.
- We recommend the "Meanwell S320-12" power
supply, rated for 25A at 12 Volts, and available here.
- Minimum requirements for a dedicated power supply:
20A at +12 volts.
- If adjustable voltage is available: setting the
voltage higher than +12V is not recommended. Lower
voltage, can be safely used, down to 9 volts.
- Connection to an ATX computer power supply:
- Important Warning: to connect the MCX462+T
cooler to your existing computer power supply, you
must carefully consider the existing requirements
of other devices connected on the +12 volts line.
Connecting the cooler to an underpowered unit will
definitely damage the power supply.
- Minimum requirements for an ATX computer power supply
(*): 28A at +12 volts, such as
but not limited to the following products, provided
as examples only, based on the respective manufacturer
published specifications (**):
(*) Based on an average computer setup,
consisting of single CPU, up to (2) CDRom devices, up to
(2) Hard Drives, (1) floppy, and standard AGP and PCI devices
(graphics, sound, modem or network).
(**) These products have not been tested
by Swiftech, and no representations are made as to functionality
or compatiblity with the MCX462+T.
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Please consult your Swiftech distributor prior to ordering
direct from us, or purchase the product factory direct here
| MODEL |
Factory
bundled-FAN |
Mounting
Hardware |
MSRP
in
US$
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| Motherboard |
heatsink
& Fan |
| MCX462+T |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
$93.50 |
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Made in the USA 
