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For the second cooling circuit, we again turned
to Swiftech, and chose their newest design for AMD products; the MCW5000-A,
water block.
The features and specs from the manufacturer’s
site:
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CNC machined aluminum
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Blue anodized
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Cross flow design with 45 degree angled inlet
and outlets at opposite corners of the water block
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0.50" CNC machined copper base plate
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The submersed side of the base plate is CNC
machined to form a "Diamond Pin Matrix". This feature induces turbulence in
the water within the water block’s open chamber.
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The tube inserts accommodate 3/8" ID (1/2" OD)
tubing. Optional stems are available in a variety of sizes.
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The MCW5000's relatively small footprint (2.5" X
2.5" X 1.5") makes it compatible with most motherboards
In
keeping with our desire to be innovative, we looked for a remote cooling
solution that we could match to the MCW5000. Our search led us to a Modular
Cooling System (MCS), manufactured by Lytron. This specific model is the
MCS-03OGM01.
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The unit with the covers removed...The Lytron
MCS consists of a pump, reservoir, radiator, and fan enclosed in a 17” x 15” x
13” (LxWxH) steel case.
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The following are some close-ups of the various
features:
The radiator/fan combination consists of a 5"X6" copper, tube and fin radiator
on which is mounted a 115V 120mm fan which is rated at 110 CFM.
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This combination is very well made, but
unfortunately, it will not suit our needs. We prefer the flat fin design of
heater cores for optimal heat dissipation. The 3/8" inlet and outlet tubes
will not match our system requirements either.
The MCS features an Iwaki model 30RLZ. This pump is excellent in quality and
will serve us well. It is rated at approximately 300 GPH with an incredible
36' head!
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Flow Chart
The top of the unit features a removable cover
for easy coolant filling:
The MCS provides easy access through exterior mounted inlet and outlet
fittings:
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The fittings are 1/2" on the inlet side and 3/8"
on the outlet side. The outlet fittings will be replaced with 1/2" fittings in
order to optimize coolant flow.
The coolant levels can be easily monitored by visual inspection:
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