Swiftech MCW60 User Manual
Swiftech Computer Accessories
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Thank you for purchasing the MCW60 VGA cooling system. This product is intended for expert users. Please consult with a qualified
technician for installation. Improper installation may result in damage to your components. Swiftech™ assumes no liability whatsoever,
expressed or implied, for the use of this product, nor its installation. The following instructions are subject to change without notice.
Please visit our web site at www.swiftnets.com for updates.
Preamble
The MCW60 is shipped with a pre-assembled hold-down plate compatible with all nVidia GeForce and ATI Radeon high-end VGA
adapters. Some mid-range nVidia products may require an optional mounting kit. Please refer to our product page for further informa-
tion.
Common installation steps
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The MCW60 VGA water-block may be installed in any direction.
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The inlet and outlet are interchangeable with respect to flow direction.
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Coolant: use of distilled water is mandatory. Swiftech's HydrX coolant is recommended as an antifungal, and corrosion
inhibitor.
Assembly
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Install the fittings with their o-rings into the water block. The MCW60 is shipped with 2 sets of fittings in the US: 1/2” barbs,
and 3/8” barbs, and an additional set of 1/4” barbs in Europe. See the “Fittings compatibility” note at the end of this document if you
wish to use different fittings than those provided.
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Tighten each fitting until the flange of the fitting mates with the ledge of the water-block o-ring groove, then lock it by
adding ¼ to ½ turn.
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Remove the existing heat sink from your motherboard.
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Apply the provided Arctic Céramique thermal compound to the CPU following the comprehensive installation instructions pro-
vided here: http://www.arcticsilver.com/ceramique_instructions.htm
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Install the MCW60 water-block following the individual installation schematic for the type of GPU setup correponding to your
VGA adapter and provided hereafter.
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Connect the tubing to the water-block hose-barbs. Use the provided hose-clamps to secure the tubing to the barbs.
2 Mounting holes setup
4 Mounting holes setup