Product Description & Info
The patent pending MCR-X20 Drive™ series are high performance heat
exchangers featuring two truly revolutionary features: a
powerful integrated pump with PWM control, and an integrated reservoir. This
unique concept is the foundation for a simple, powerful, yet versatile
liquid cooling system where only CPU and/or Graphics waterblocks need to be
added.
Revision 3 brings another level of functionality and performance to this
list of ground-breaking features by implementing Swiftech's innovative
multi-port connectivity which consisted in adding two more ports (for a
total of three) to the inlet plenum. When implemented in conjunction with
Swiftech's new
Apogee HD™
waterblock, this feature allows dramatic flow rate improvements in complex
multi-block environments.
The heat exchangers are available in two versions: the MCR220 Drive™ for
dual 120mm fans, and the MCR320 Drive™ for triple 120mm fans, as well as in
two configurations each: either with or without the pump. When sold without
the pump, any of Swiftech's MCP3X pump series can be installed (MCP350, 355,
35B, 35X)
The MCRx20 Drive™ series are also the primary building block for the
H20-X20 Edge series of liquid cooling kits.
High performance Features
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Benefits
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| Three inlet ports provide return lines for up to 3 different
waterblocks (use this feature in conjunction with the Apogee HD
waterblock) |
Dramatic flow rate improvements in complex multi-block environments
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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 MCP35X pump now runs at up to 4500
rpm, and allows vastly superior 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. |
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Convenience and Versatility Features
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Benefits
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| Three inlet ports provide return lines for up to 3 different
waterblocks (use this feature in conjunction with the Apogee HD
waterblock) |
No need for clumsy and cumbersome Y splitters |
| 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) |
| The product is fully functional in both
vertical and horizontal orientations |
Easier to integrate in any PC |
| PWM controlled pump enables variable
speed from 1300 to 4500 rpm |
From virtually silent operations at low speed to
ultra-high flow rates in multiple waterblocks (CPU + VGA's) and/or
radiator configurations
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| 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. |
Performance curves of the radiators are similar to their respective
non-integrated counterparts, the MCRX20 QP series and can be accessed in the
links provided below.
It should be noted that overall system pressure drop is noticeably improved
compared to a traditional setup comprising a separate pump and reservoir 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).
Here is a summarized table of results; these tests were performed with Ci7
920 overclocked to 4.1Ghz and running at 1.39v; please also refer to the
articles linked above for full configuration details, results and
explanations.
| Configuration
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T CPU Air °C
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H20-220 Edge to CPU alone |
44.9
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H20-220 Edge with (1) VGA |
45.9
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H20-220 Edge with (2) VGA in SLI |
46.7
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H20-320 Edge to CPU alone |
43.4
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H20-320 Edge with (1) VGA |
44.3
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H20-320 Edge with (2) VGA in SLI |
44.9
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T CPU Air °C: the difference in Degrees Celsius, between the temperature of
the CPU and that of the ambient air. This presentation of the data
identifies the CPU temperature independantly of ambient air temperature
which varies greatly depending on local conditions, thus reflecting the true
performance of the cooling system. Links to individual components
performance curves and specifications
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Radiator general construction
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MCP35X Pump specifications summary
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Overall Dimensions, Including pump
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MCR220 Drive™
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MCR320 Drive™
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Width
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5.0"(128mm)
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Height
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12.8"(325mm)
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17.5"(445mm)
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Depth
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2.8"(72mm) + fitting
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Weight
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36.5oz(1079g)
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42oz(1242g)
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2-pass, single row construction
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Brass body and tubes, louvered copper fins
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POM pump housing
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Optimized fin-density for maximum heat dissipation at
low
noise
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Patent-pending integrated pump housing
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M3.5 threaded fan and case-mounting holes
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Slim form factor 11.2 x 5 x 1.3" (284 x 128 x 34mm)
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G1/4 threaded ports
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High-durability acrylic paint finish
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ROHS compliant
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Motor type
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Electronically commutated, brushless DC, spherical
motor
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| Nominal voltage |
12 V DC |
| Operating voltage
range |
9 to 13.4 VDC
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| Max. nominal power
(@12 V) |
18 W |
| Max. nominal current
(@12 V) |
1.5 A
|
| Max. nominal head (@12
V) |
14.7 ft (4.4m) |
| Max nom. discharge
(@12V) |
~ 4.75 GPM (17.5 LPM) |
| Maximum pressure |
22 PSI (1.5 BAR)
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| Temperature range
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Up to 140 °F (60 °C)
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| Electrical power connector |
Molex 4 pin |
| PWM + RPM Signals
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4-pin connector
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| RoHS |
Compliant
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| Port thread standard |
G1/4 |
| MTBF |
50,000 Hours
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