Swiftech MCW5000 PT User Manual
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2. Preparing the motherboard
Install the standoffs in the Motherboard
You must uninstall your MB prior to installing the MCW5000-PT
water-block.
Remove the stock heatsink retention frame (the black plastic frame
that clips down to your motherboard). This will reveal the four
mounting holes we use to install our standoffs.
Install a standoff in each one of the holes. Keep the standoff
centered over the MB holes, and secure with hex locknuts and a
fiber washer on backside of the MB. Torque value not to exceed 16
in. lbs
.
Hex lock-nut and
fiber washer
to back side of
the MB
Standoff
Figure 6
Fill-up the socket with dielectric grease.
Do not confuse dielectric grease with thermal compound. Dielectric
grease is used to prevent condensation where parts are exposed to
cold. We recommend Luberex (available on our web site under the
accessories section), or any similar product, with good dielectric
properties. Fill-up the socket center cavity (grease is to be level with
the upper surface of the socket), and coat the socket pinholes with
grease. Spread the grease with your finger so that it will penetrate
inside the pinholes.
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Insert the processor into the socket.
Since you have grease inside the socket, some hydraulic pressure lift
may occur: for this reason, make sure that the processor sits perfectly
flat, and is inserted all the way into the socket. Then, coat the
processor core with high quality thermal compound. Only a paper-
thin coat is necessary. It should be applied using preferably a razor
blade, or a credit card, held between thumb and index at a 45-degree
angle.