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Product:
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Swiftech H20-APEX Liquid Cooling System |
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Price:
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$303 (CAN) / $260 (U.S)
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Supplied By:
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Swiftech
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Author:
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Mars
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Date:
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December 5th, 2005
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Swiftech in their new extreme version of this kit has the new MCRES-MICRO reservoir; my kit contained
their MCRES-525 reservoir, which is designed to fit into a 5.25" drive bay. The reservoir is molded
from high-density polyethylene for long term reliability, and is not prone to cracking like some of
the older acrylic versions from other manufacturers. The MCRES-525 is manufactured using a blow-molded
process, creating a reliable one piece construction eliminating the potential for leaks in the joints
found in glued acrylic reservoirs. The stepped down discharge compartment aids in preventing air from
getting into the pump. The MCRES-525 uses threaded brass inserts for the drive bay mounting screws
eliminating any chance of the reservoir cracking over time due to stress. The threaded inlet and
outlet use a standard 3/8 NPT fitting, also the reservoir has two inlet ports allowing the return of
two installed water blocks in parallel reducing the overall pressure drop of the system. Swiftech
made the reservoir to utilize maximum space available in a 5.25" bay; also the recessed sides in the
front section allow the use of 5.25" bay covers.
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Included in the kit is 6 ft of high quality 7 1/16 I.D (5/8 O.D) tubing. This tubing looks, bends, and
feels like Clearflex/Tygon tubing. Swiftech did not skimp on anything else in this kit, so why should
they start now. The idea behind Swiftech using 7 1/16 tubing is as quoted from Swiftech “the 7/16" ID
tubing features the same or better flexibility than 3/8" ID tubing, no distinguishable difference in
terms of system flow rate compared to 1/2" ID tubing, but significantly reduces the bulk associated
with 1/2" ID thick wall tubing. I was able to bend the tubing into a fairly small circle without
kinking it.
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If your bends need to be a little more radical and have a tendency to kink, not to worry Swiftech have
you covered there with 40 feet of their Coolsleeves 625 anti-kink coils. There are various colors of
Coolsleeves on the market; the ones supplied in this kit are clear non UV reactive. In the kit you will
find a bottle of Swiftech HydraX U.V reactive coolant concentrate, and all the hose clamps you will
need for your connections.
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