The patent pending MCR Drive™ series of heat exchangers represent yet another
world-first innovation from Swiftech®. For many years, it has been our goal to
integrate and combine several elements of a standard liquid cooling system in
order to save space and reduce cost of ownership while preserving performance
and enhancing functionality
The pump used in this application is the
MCP350,
probably one of the most sold PC pumps in the market today. The heat exchanger
is the
MCR320-QP, also two of the most commonly used radiators in the DIY
enthusiast community because of their exceptional noise/performance and
price/performance ratios.
Features and Benefits
High performance Features
Benefits
- The dual or triple 120mm radiator form factors provide 2 to 3 times the
heat dissipation capacity afforded by the single 120mm radiators found in
entry level kits.
Superior performance headroom
Substantially reduced operating temperatures
Ability to daisy-chain multiple water-blocks in the loop with reduced
impact on CPU cooling performance
Higher overclocks
- The high-pressure MCP350 pump allows higher system flow rates than
comparably sized pumps found in entry level kits, allowing users to
daisy-chain multiple water-blocks in the loop.
- Integration of the pump into the radiator reduces the overall system
pressure drop compared to conventional setups.
Convenience Features
Benefits
- The patent pending integrated pump and built-in reservoir of the MCR
Drive™ heat exchanger combine 3 of the 4 typical elements found in
conventional CPU liquid cooling systems.
Easier to integrate in any PC
Simplified installation
Safer, more reliable operations (less joints)
- Only the water-block(s) will need to be changed in case of platform
upgrade.
Future-proof concept reduces the cost of ownership over the long term, and
guarantees that the core cooling system can be migrated from one computer
to another.
- Extreme users can easily setup a dedicated VGA loop or install a second
unit in series for dual pump dual radiator action!
Tame these hot GPU's in SLI, Quad SLI or CrossFire!
Performance
Performance curves of the
radiator and pump are similar to their respective
non-integrated counterparts. However, overall system pressure drop is noticeably
improved compared to a traditional setup due to a substantial reduction in the
length of the flow path, as well as in the number of fittings (2 fittings
instead of 6). An additional performance benefit is the new-found ability to run
the MCP350 pump with 1/2" lines.
Radiator general construction:
2-pass, single row
construction
Brass body and tubes,
louvered copper fins
Brass pump housing
Optimized fin-density for
maximum heat dissipation at low
noise
Patent-pending integrated
pump housing
M3.5 threaded fan and
case-mounting holes
Slim form factor 11.2 x 5 x
1.3" (284 x 128 x 34mm)
1/4" NPSM threaded hubs
High-durability acrylic
paint finish
ROHS compliant
Pump specifications:
Nominal
voltage
12 V DC
Operating
voltage range
8 to 13.2 VDC
Minimum
startup Voltage
9 VDC
Nominal power
(@ 12 V)
8.3 to 12 W
Nominal
current (@ 12 V)
0.69 to 1 A
Nominal head
(@ 12 V)
10.8 ft
(3.3m)
Nominal
discharge (@ 12 V)
~ 116 GPH
(440 LPH)
Connection
size
3/8" barbs
(10mm)
Maximum
pressure
22 PSI (1.5
BAR)
Temperature
range
Up to 140°F
(60°C)
Electrical
connector
Molex 4 pin
Weight
7.3 oz (207g)
Our noise
measurement (non- lab environment)
24 ~ 26 dBA
in a quiet room @ 2'
Motor type
Electronically commutated, brushless DC, spherical motor
Pump MTBF
(Mean Time Between Failures)
50,000 Hours
RPM Signal
Single wire
on 3 pin connector
RoHS
Compliant
The MCR Drive™ units are sold in two configurations:
Without a pump, to allow
owners of MCP350, and MCP355 to install their existing pump to the radiator.
With the Apogee™ Drive pump,
which is an MCP350 pump
with a "footless" body.
