These instructions are updated on a regular basis. Please visit our web site at http://www.swiftnets.com Copyright Swiftech 2004 – All rights reserved – Last revision date: 11-23-04 th Rouchon Industries, Inc., dba Swiftech – 1703 E. 28 Street, Signal Hill, CA 90755 – Tel. 562-595-8009 – Fax 562-595-8769 - E Mail: Swiftech@swiftnets.com – URL: http://www.swiftnets.
Packing List Included components per applicable model: □ H20-120-SB □ H20-120-DB □ H20-120-BB □ H20-120-FK □ H20-120-SK □ H20-120-DK □ H20-120-BK □ H20-120-FB Description Intel Pentium 4 socket 478 & AMD Athlon 64 & Opteron Dual Intel Xeon (all versions) / AMD Opteron ROYAL BLUE Product Code F Qty D 2 S 1 1 S 1 F 1 D 2 F 1 D 2 S 1 D 2 Item MCW6000 “Flat base” CPU water-block with 2’each preinstalled inlet/outlet tubing Models: MCW6000-P, MCW60064, MCW6000-PX and NX MCW6000
TABLE OF CONTENTS I. TUBE ROUTING ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................6 II. INSTALLATION OF THE COOLING COMPONENTS ................................................................................................................................................7 1. MCR120-F Radiator installation................................................
1. Preparing your Motherboard .................................................................................................................................................................................27 2. Water-block orientation .........................................................................................................................................................................................27 3. Water-block Installation.......................................................
INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of a Swiftech™ H20-120 liquid cooling system! This kit has been designed to facilitate the installation of the components without having to make any modifications to the chassis. While all attempts have been made to make the installation of this system user friendly, please note that this system is intended for users that are well versed in installing computer components.
I. TUBE ROUTING The tubing for the water-cooling system must be routed to form a complete loop that includes all elements of the system. When daisy-chaining components, the simplest and most natural route is usually the best. Always avoid sharp bends that would kink the tubing! The following table contains examples on how to establish connections between the different elements of a cooling circuit based on multiple possible configurations.
II. Installation of the cooling components Placement of the cooling components may vary depending on your chassis and motherboard configurations. A mock-up installation is thus necessary to estimate the length of the different sections of tubing that will be required between each component. The following is the recommended sequence of components installation. 1. 2. 3. 1.
Radiator Assembly Dimensions - Part # MCR120-FK Thickness Height Core width Inlet Outlet tube size 2.4" (60mm) 6.2" (158mm) 5.00" (134mm) Built-in 3/8" hose barbs Fan Specifications - Part # WFB1212M 2. Voltage (V) Current (mA) Speed (RPM) Volume (CFM) Static pressure (InH20) Sound Noise (dbA) 7.0-13.8 .20 2100 72.4 .134 34 WATER-BLOCK(S) INSTALLATION When provided in kit form, the MCW6000 series water-blocks receive 2 ft. of pre-installed tubing at the inlet and outlet.
3. PREPARING THE TUBING Now that your radiator and water-block are in place, it is time to cut segments of tubing and connect the devices together. Please look-up paragraph 4. Section a) below to estimate the tube length that will be necessary for the MCRES-1000 pump & reservoir assembly. In addition to the water-block pre-installed tubing, your kit comes with an additional 4 feet of ½” OD tubing which is normally sufficient to accommodate most configurations, including dual processors.
4. MCRES-1000P ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION Introduction The radiator inlet and outlet spigots must be oriented upwards during the filling procedure. Proceed deliberately and frequently check your work. Rushing this procedure is not recommended. Two methods can be used to fill-up the reservoir: Preferred: whenever possible, the reservoir should be filled before placing it in the CD-Rom bay. This is the easiest and safest method, described in paragraph A below.
TIP! If you overfill the reservoir, you can use a bundled-up paper towel to soak-up the excess fluid. Step 4. Tilt the assembly upwards to allow the fluid to fill-up the circuit by simple gravity. Allow the fluid to fill-up both tubes. The pump discharge line will retain a 2” long bubble, which is normal at this stage. See troubleshooting note (1) if the pump discharge tube does not fill-up properly. Step 5.
B) ALTERNATE FILLING PROCEDURE The following filling procedure applies to situations where the reservoir must be or is already installed inside of the CD-Rom bay. Please refer to steps 1, and 2 (paragraph A) above for physical connections and installation in the CD-Rom drive Bay. Step 1. Radiator inlet and outlet should always be oriented upwards during the filling procedure. In the above picture, the MCB-120 Radbox conveniently allows you to let the radiator fan assembly hang from your workbench.
Step 6. Bring the PC back up as shown in step 3 above (keep it angled at 15 to 20°), and complete filling-up the reservoir as necessary, and then close the fill port. Complete the installation by securing the MCRES-1000 in the CD-Rom bay with the provided M3 screws, as shown in step 8, paragraph A. YOUR SYSTEM IS NOW READY TO USE! ALLOW THE SYSTEM TO RUN FOR (3) HOURS, AND FREQUENTLY INSPECT ALL YOUR CONNECTIONS FOR POSSIBLE LEAKS BEFORE YOU RECONNECT YOUR COMPONENTS (MOTHERBOARD, HARD DRIVES, ETC.) 5.
7. COMPLETING THE INSTALLATION Once your system has been tested for leaks, it is now time to finalize the water-block and components installation. Do not forget to remove the protective paper you used to protect the CPU and water-block. Follow the instructions listed in appendix to secure your water-block(s) to the motherboard, and then re-install your components inside of the chassis. Ideal high overall performance installation (with “Radbox”) III.
V. Available accessories Improve performance with a second radiator: MCR120-FK Radiator assembly Part # MCB-120 “Radbox” (http://www.swiftnets.com/products/MCB-120.asp) Part # MCR120-FK, includes radiator, 120mm fan and mounting screws VGA Cooling Please go to: http://www.swiftnets.com/products/mcw50.asp for specifications Chipset Cooling Please go to: http://www.swiftnets.com/products/mcw20.
VI. Appendix: Individual Component Installation guides - INTENTIONNALY LEFT BLANK - Copyright Swiftech 2004 – All rights reserved – Last revision date: 11-23-04 th Rouchon Industries, Inc., dba Swiftech – 1703 E. 28 Street, Signal Hill, CA 90755 – Tel. 562-595-8009 – Fax 562-595-8769 - E Mail: Swiftech@swiftnets.com – URL: http://www.swiftnets.
Parts list Parts MCB-120™ Housing assembly Retention hardware (screws, etc.) ½” tubing 1. QTY PARTS 1 Coolsleeves™ 1 PCI Pass-Thru kit 2’ (*) Worm drive clamps (*) Only included with complete kit QTY 20” (*) 1 (*) 4 (*) PCI PASS-THRU KIT INSTALLATION o o o o Insert the PCI bracket into an available opening, and secure it to the chassis. Insert your fan electrical connector through the slotted hole of the PCI bracket now.
2. HOUSING / FAN & RADIATOR INSTALLATION Copyright Swiftech 2004 – All rights reserved – Last revision date: 11-23-04 th Rouchon Industries, Inc., dba Swiftech – 1703 E. 28 Street, Signal Hill, CA 90755 – Tel. 562-595-8009 – Fax 562-595-8769 - E Mail: Swiftech@swiftnets.com – URL: http://www.swiftnets.
Installation guide Parts list Parts MCW6000-P™ water-block Worm drive clamps QTY 1 2 PARTS Retention clips SP4 hold-down plate QTY 2 1 This product is intended for expert users. Please consult with a qualified technician for installation. Improper installation may result in damage to your components. Swiftech assumes no liability whatsoever, expressed or implied, for the use of these products, nor their installation. The following instructions are subject to change without notice.
3. WATER-BLOCK INSTALLATION: Step 2 Step 1 Center the water-block inside the retention frame. Put both clips in place for the next step, by simply slipping the hook of each clip into the holes of the retention frame. 4. While maintaining the opposite side of the block to prevent it from tipping over, push down on the clips’ thumb-tab until the hook catches the hole in the retention frame. Step 3 Keep maintaining pressure on the block to prevent it from tipping over, and hook-down the second clip.
Parts list Parts MCW6000 or 6002-P™ stepped waterblock Worm-drive clamps QTY 1 PARTS S775 hold-down plate & hardware QTY 1 2 Céramique™ Thermal compound 1 This product is intended for expert users. Please consult with a qualified technician for installation. Improper installation may result in damage to your components. Swiftech assumes no liability whatsoever, expressed or implied, for the use of these products, nor their installation. The following instructions are subject to change without notice.
1. PREPARING YOUR MOTHERBOARD Installation of the retention posts requires removal of the motherboard from the chassis. Remove the existing heat sink Carefully clean the CPU. 2. RETENTION POSTS INSTALLATION Figure2 Install retention posts Install all the washers in the precise sequence shown in figure 1. The sequence is: Philips screw, black fiber-washer, motherboard, black fiber-washer, lock-washer, and hex-nut.
Installation guide Parts list QTY PARTS 1 6-32 x 1 ¼” Philips screws 2 Springs 1 Standoffs 4 Black fiber washers 4 Parts MCW6000-PX™ water-block Worm drive clamps SP4 hold-down plate 4-40 Nylon retaining washers Locknuts QTY 4 4 4 8 This product is intended for expert users. Please consult with a qualified technician for installation. Improper installation may result in damage to your components.
16 1 2 3 4 PART NO. DUAL-XEON-BOARD RETENTION XEON-CLIP MCW6000-P-with-bracket a MCW6000-FLAT b SP4-Bckt DESCRIPTION Motherboard Plastic retention frame, included with motherboard Xeon clip included with motherboard MCW6000-P water-block assembly MCW6000 waterblock flat base Hold-down plate for Intel Pentium 4 and Xeon AS S EM BLY USING PLA STIC FRA ME A ND S PRIN G CLIP S IN CLUDED W ITH M O THE RBO A RD 3 FLUID INLET FLUID DISCHARGE 4b 1 4a 2 Figure 2 1.
3. WATER-BLOCK INSTALLATION: The MCW6000-PX can be installed using two different methods (also see figure 1 and 2): Using the spring-loaded screws and standoffs included with the water-block (fig. 1), or Using the plastic retention frames and spring slips included with most motherboards (fig. 2) You may use either method at your convenience. For installation with our own spring loaded screws, follow the instructions below.
Installation guide Parts MCW6000-NX™ water-block Worm drive clamps SP4 hold-down plate QTY 1 2 1 PARTS 6-32 x 7/8” Philips screws .600 x .250 Nylon spacer 4-40 Nylon retaining washers QTY 4 4 4 This product is intended for expert users. Please consult with a qualified technician for installation. Improper installation may result in damage to your components. Swiftech assumes no liability whatsoever, expressed or implied, for the use of these products, nor their installation.
1. PREPARING YOUR MOTHERBOARD Remove the existing heat sink Carefully clean the CPU. Lightly coat the CPU with the included Arctic Céramique thermal compound. Application will vary depending on the type of processor. We recommend visiting http://www.arcticsilver.com for detailed instructions. 2. WATER-BLOCK ORIENTATION For ease of operations during the filling and bleeding procedures, the outlet should always be at the highest point (while the computer system is standing upright): 3.
Installation guide Parts MCW6000-P™ water-block Worm drive clamps Parts list QTY PARTS 1 3T spring/clip assemblies 2 SK7 hold-down plate QTY 2 1 This product is intended for expert users. Please consult with a qualified technician for installation. Improper installation may result in damage to your components. Swiftech assumes no liability whatsoever, expressed or implied, for the use of these products, nor their installation. The following instructions are subject to change without notice.
1. PREPARING YOUR MOTHERBOARD Remove the existing heat sink Carefully clean the CPU. Lightly coat the CPU with the included Arctic Céramique thermal compound. Application will vary depending on the type of processor. We recommend visiting http://www.arcticsilver.com for detailed instructions. 2.
Place the MCW6000-A over the CPU as shown in figure 1 page 1. The water-block step side MUST be located over the socket cam box. A label affixed to the base of the water-block clearly identifies which side this is. The retention clips should snap over each side, and hook onto the socket tabs. Make sure that the clips are properly aligned to fit snugly underneath the tabs.
Installation guide Parts MCW6000™ water-block Worm drive clamps QTY 1 2 PARTS Spring loaded screw assemblies Sk8 hold-down plate QTY 2 1 NOTE TO USERS: SOME OPTERON MOTHERBOARDS (MSI BRAND) DO NOT USE AMD STANDARD RETENTION MECHANISM. PLEASE USE INTEL PENTIUM 4 (SOCKET 478) HOLD-DOWN PLATE & CLIPS INSTEAD WITH THESE MOTHERBOARDS. This product is intended for expert users. Please consult with a qualified technician for installation. Improper installation may result in damage to your components.
Lightly coat the CPU with the included Arctic Céramique thermal compound. Application will vary depending on the type of processor. We recommend visiting http://www.arcticsilver.com for detailed instructions. 2. WATER-BLOCK ORIENTATION For ease of operations during bleeding, the outlet should always be at the highest point (while system is standing upright) 3. WATER-BLOCK INSTALLATION: The MCW6000™ simply bolts onto AMD retention frame as shown in figure 1, using the enclosed spring-loaded screws.
Parts MCW50™ assembly 2-56 S/S socket screw 4-40 x 1” S/S phillips screw Nylon screw spacer Nylon washer QTY 1 4 2 6 4 PARTS Spring Nylon retaining washer Tube insert Thermal compound Socket wrench QTY 6 2 4 1 1 This product is intended for expert users only. Please consult with a qualified technician for installation. Improper installation may result in damage to your components. Swiftech assumes no liability whatsoever, expressed or implied, for the use of these products, nor their installation.
2. INSTALLING THE MCW50™ GPU COOLER The MCW50™ retention mechanism can either use the two diagonal holes featured in many graphics cards such as ATI Radeon™ 9000 to 9700 families, or the four mounting holes found in NVidia GForce™ families of products. It can also be installed with other graphics processors by using permanent bonding agents, such as thermally conductive epoxies. We recommend Arctic Silver™ or Arctic Alumina™ epoxy.
Installation guide for Intel & AMD platforms Common parts to both platforms Part Qty MCW20 ™ assembly 1 Tube inserts 2 Arctic Alumina Thermal 1 compound 4-40 x 3/16” socket screw Socket wrench tool 2 1 Intel platform specific parts Part Neoprene pads (strip of 4) 4-40 HOOKS Nylon tension limiter ½” Qty 1 2 2 0.8120” Spring Long bracket (1.10”) Acorn nuts 2 2 2 AMD platforms specific parts Part 4-40 x 1 1/2” Philips screws Black fiber washers 4-40 mini-nuts Qty 2 6 2 0.
Square cut Figure 3 Figure 4 Figure 7 Figure 6 Figure 5 c. Spread a little bit of grease or liquid soap around the tubing. It helps pushing the tubes in, particularly with Clearflex tubing, which features a very “sticky” surface. 2. d. Fully insert both tubes into the fittings. The tip of the plastic tube inserts should be flush with the inlet and outlet openings, as shown in figure 4 above. Inserting the tubes requires a firm push, accompanied by a twisting motion.
b. MCW20-P Install the MCW20-P™ water-block TIP! It is preferable to have the tubing inserted into the water-block BEFORE you install the block onto the motherboard. This is because pushing the tubes into the block while it is already installed could exert undue pressure onto the microprocessor.
2. Installing MCW20-A™ water-block Install the provided screws through the motherboard, using a black fiber washer on both sides of the motherboard, and tighten the nuts. Install the motherboard back into the chassis Lightly coat the CPU with the included Arctic Céramique thermal compound. Application will vary depending on the type of processor. We recommend visiting http://www.arcticsilver.com for detailed instructions.
