The MCW30 is a
versatile chipset water-block compatible with numerous Intel and AMD platforms.
Its low flow restriction characteristics and wide range of useable fittings make
it ideal for integration with just about any liquid cooling system. Exceptional quality and attention to details: the copper base 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 water-block to another.
Re-lapping or polishing the copper base is never recommended.
Features
The MCW30 is a
versatile chipset water-block compatible with numerous Intel and AMD platforms.
Its low flow restriction characteristics and wide range of useable fittings make
it ideal for integration with just about any liquid cooling system.
High flow
and thermal performance for all system configurations
The
water-block ships with 1/2" and 3/8" barbs in the US, and an extra pair of
1/4" fittings for Europe, guaranteing compatibility with any liquid cooling
circuit.
The NPSM
thread used in the MCW30 is BSPP and G 1/4 fittings compatible (*)
Completely
unrestricted chamber to minimize pressure drop.
Hooks
directly to Intel® platform chispets without removing the motherboard with a
safe hook/spring assembly
Thru-motherboard installation for AMD® platform chipsets with slotted brackets
for compatibility from 2.08" (53mm) to 2.36" (60mm)
center to center distance between mounting holes.
Compatible with all current Asus SLI motherboards
Retention
mechanisms included for both Intel & AMD platforms
Known Compatibility list for system integration
Mfr.
Model
Known interference issues
Abit
NF7-S Rev 2
Fully compatible
Abit
IS7
Fully compatible
Abit
IC7-G MAXII
Fully compatible
Abit
AN8 SLI Fatality
Interference with Upper VGA
Abit
AL8
Fully compatible
Abit
AW8
Fully compatible
Abit
KN8
Fully compatible
Abit
NF8-V
Fully compatible
AOpen
AX4SG Max
Fully compatible
Asus
A7N8X
Fully compatible
Asus
AV8 series
Fully compatible
Asus
P5AD2 series
Fully compatible
Asus
P5ND2-SLI series
Interference with Lower VGA
Asus
P5WD2 series
Fully compatible
Asus
P5WD2 series
Fully compatible
Asus
P5 P800
Fully compatible
Asus
P5 LD2 VP
Fully compatible
Asus
P4LD2
Fully compatible
Asus
A8N SLI all models
Fully compatible
Asus
K8N D4
Short VGA only
DFI
Lanparty NF4 SLI-DR
Not compatible
DFI
Lanparty UT NF4 SLI-DR Expert
Fully compatible
DFI
Lanparty UT RDX200 CD-DR
Expert
Fully compatible
DFI
Lanparty 925X-T2
Fully compatible
Epox
8RDA+
Fully compatible
Gigabyte
GA-8INXP
Fully compatible
Gigabyte
GA-K8N Pro SLI
Not compatible
Gigabyte
GA-K8V 938
Fully compatible
Gigabyte
GA-K8 NS
Fully compatible
Gigabyte
GA-K8 NF9
Not compatible
Gigabyte
GA-81915 pl G
Not compatible
Important
notification to users: due to the extreme variety existing among chipset
retention mechanisms, as well as location of the chipset relative to the CPU
and/or other components, Swiftech simply cannot keep track of all
motherboard configurations, and guarantee compatibility. As a result,
Swiftech's customer service will respond to specific queries with respect to
motherboard compatibility by referring users to this page. It is the
responsibility of the user to determine compatibility based on the
information provided herein.
Retention mechanism
The MCW30 comes
pre-configured for AMD compatible motherboards and is shown here with the Asus
AN8-SLI Deluxe. Removal of the motherboard from the chassis is necessary for
installation.
The wire-clips for
installation with Intel chipsets are included with the fastening hardware.
Removal of the motherboard from the chassis is not necessary for installation of
the MCW30 in this type of motherboards.
lapped flat to 3/10 of
1/1000", and near mirror polished.
Housing
Injection moulded POM (Acetal
Copolymer)
1/4" NPSM thread
O-ring seal
Dimensions
Length 1.75" (44mm) x Width
1.30" (33mm) x Height incl. fittings 2.1" (54mm)
Weight
2.1 oz - 60
g
Range of
mounting holes
Fittings compatibility
note:
G ¼, or BSPP, fittings
will fit, but may not seal; each must be checked prior to assuming that it
will not leak just because they fit together.
Both NPSM and G ¼ (BSPP) are
parallel thread and nominally the same size, the principal difference being 18
threads per inch for NPSM and 19 threads per inch for G ¼ (BSPP). Since most
male end G ¼ fittings have a short thread length they can generally be engaged
in the NPSM threads without difficulty.
The joint seal is effected with
an o-ring which for the NPSM barb is in a groove on the waterblock top and
compressed by the flange nut barb.
G ¼ fittings have the o-ring captured in a groove under the fitting nut.
G ¼ fittings will seal so long as there is a straight portion under the nut
flats sufficient to bring the G ¼ fitting’s o-ring into contact with the
bottom of the o-ring groove, a depth of 0.080”.
SWIFTECH MCW30 CHIPSET COOLER FOR AMD AND INTEL (3/8" AND 1/2" BARBS) 
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