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07-22-2008, 02:37 AM
antho

To bad, you could probably get a larger maket with pom reservoir...
07-22-2008, 06:21 AM
Zaskar

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Originally Posted by Shoggy

Zaskar, that was like the copper variant only a limited edition. You can't buy it anymore. That thing was sold out on the same day.

Any reason its still limited edition? I mean making it out of plexi cant be more then aluminum in costs, Id imagine you would sell lots more :D
The design is really awesome, but so many people dont want aluminum in their loop :/
07-22-2008, 07:02 AM
orclev

Solid copper reservoir? Hell, I'd buy one as long as it was less than $200.
07-22-2008, 08:56 AM
Kayin

There were 100 acrylic aquatubes. I tried buying one, but got outbid by modsquad, who has 4 of the bloody things in one PC. Therefore, at that point I developed my polycarb reservoirs, and the rest is history.
07-22-2008, 10:56 AM
alejo

There were slightly more than 100. I have 2, and they are both numbered over 100 (as is Shoggy's.) I bought one of them overseas and the other from Sharka. :D
07-22-2008, 11:34 AM
Zaskar

Why would they of made them limited though?

it seems like it would be much more popular then their current, and cheaper to make.

Doesn't make any sense at all. Why correct the issue of using Aluminum material for your really awesome design, but make it a limited edition temporary thing, and then go back to only offering aluminum.
07-22-2008, 12:34 PM
orclev

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Originally Posted by Zaskar

Doesn't make any sense at all. Why correct the issue of using Aluminum material for your really awesome design, but make it a limited edition temporary thing, and then go back to only offering aluminum.

PHB? Unlikely, but all I can think of.
07-22-2008, 04:48 PM
RCG_Bex

The Aluminum res's from XSPC aren't bad to be honest. (I'm not an XSPC rep but I've been there and used products etc) Got a few from 2yrs ago as well as having got 1 myself and after 2yrs they still look great inside. Draining them apparantly helps prevent but Paul showed me his 1 that he uses for testing with his new block designs and it's his old faithful and I can see why :)

I'm not too bothered about restriction cause my 1 will be used to feed 2 loops rather than be a dump box...

~Bex
07-22-2008, 05:28 PM
gabe

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Originally Posted by NaeKuh

just like there is no best radiator, or best pump, or best cpu block.

There is no best reservoir. Because each has an application fitting its need.

The overall recomended tho is the MCRes from swiftech due to its size and function. its a great res at a cheap price. Some will say EK, however they all have horrible vortex issues.

I like my koolance res, however cleaning is a PITA since you cant remove the top.

So to each his own is the proper answer. YMMV!

I would like to take this opportunity to announce the following accessories coming up within days for the MCRes Micro: new 1/2" barb adapter (chrome plated brass)for the PG7 fill-port, to be coupled with new remote fill-port (chrome plated brass)to install at top of case or as needed.
07-22-2008, 05:59 PM
leo_bsb

Good news Gabe.
We still need another port at the bottom of the MCRES. It would work great for temp sensor or change the outlet position.
I use the MCRES for some months now, the only downside I have to say is that it is impossible to be cleaned properly inside.
07-22-2008, 06:06 PM
IanY

Gabe, you are releasing some good stuff.
07-22-2008, 06:17 PM
gabe

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Originally Posted by IanY

Gabe, you are releasing some good stuff.

thanks! but we are not done yet.. more coming in the upcoming weeks..
07-22-2008, 06:20 PM
gabe

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Originally Posted by leo_bsb

Good news Gabe.
We still need another port at the bottom of the MCRES. It would work great for temp sensor or change the outlet position.
I use the MCRES for some months now, the only downside I have to say is that it is impossible to be cleaned properly inside.

that's not an easy one to solve unfortunately from a mechanical standpoint. have you tried pinesol + distilled water? it removes gunk quite well..
07-22-2008, 06:27 PM
SiGfever

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Originally Posted by leo_bsb

Good news Gabe.
We still need another port at the bottom of the MCRES. It would work great for temp sensor or change the outlet position.
I use the MCRES for some months now, the only downside I have to say is that it is impossible to be cleaned properly inside.

This is the only thing my four Micro-Res are missing to make them perfect.
07-22-2008, 08:18 PM
leo_bsb

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Originally Posted by gabe

that's not an easy one to solve unfortunately from a mechanical standpoint. have you tried pinesol + distilled water? it removes gunk quite well..

I will try to find a similar product in Brazil and to try.
Regarding the secondary outlet, please think about it :up:
07-22-2008, 08:34 PM
Martinm210

I like my 4" PVC testing resevoir. It's ugly as all will get, but it'll bleed out a system almost instantly and houses aquarium heaters nicely...:D

http://img291.imageshack.us/img291/2...testingpj2.jpg
07-23-2008, 01:36 AM
ThrustSSC

Wow great news gabe, I'm planning on ditching my tube reservoirs for Swiftech Micro-Res. The only problem is that there isn't a port on the bottom that there isn't a port on the bottom, that will truly make this a great reservoir.
07-23-2008, 03:22 AM
Mankz_91

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k1...w/DSCF3347.jpg

Im part of the make your own crowd.
07-23-2008, 04:04 AM
Shocker003

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@ Gabe,
Please most of us have micro res with cracks and i hope the quality of the new res will be looked into.
Do you have any explanination to these crack, like what can be the cause and how to prevent them?
One extra port under the res will make it unbeatable:up:
07-23-2008, 07:34 AM
orclev

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Originally Posted by Mankz_91

Im part of the make your own crowd.

That's gorgeous and a great idea. Any chance you could explain how you did that? Looks to me like 3 sheets of acrylic sandwiched together. First sheet has the holes for the fittings, second sheet has the channels for the fluid, and third sheet has the etchings and holes for LEDs. I'm assuming that that's being mounted as the window on your case.
07-23-2008, 10:05 AM
jonny_ftm

I just got 2 EK for my next dual loop. However, if a new mcres comes with an additional G1/4 for a sensor + top fill port tapped at G1/4 to accomodate usual fill ports, I'll buy two without even installing EK
07-23-2008, 10:21 AM
Nickel020

If you guys are looking for something like the Aquatube but made aof acrylic, Watercool makes something like that:
http://www.pc-cooling.de/Wasserkuehl...eh%E4lter.html
There's also mounting plate for it:
http://www.pc-cooling.de/Wasserkuehl...%FCr+AB-G.html

I got some acrylic stuff from watercool and I must say the quality is great, couldn't expect more.
07-23-2008, 10:39 AM
kinghong1970

Gabe, why not just get your res top tapped g1/4" so it is more "universal"?
07-23-2008, 10:49 AM
Movieman

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Originally Posted by SiGfever

This is the only thing my four Micro-Res are missing to make them perfect.

QFT!:up:
Gabe, put me down for one of each when available.:D
07-23-2008, 11:19 AM
Mankz_91

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Originally Posted by orclev

That's gorgeous and a great idea. Any chance you could explain how you did that? Looks to me like 3 sheets of acrylic sandwiched together. First sheet has the holes for the fittings, second sheet has the channels for the fluid, and third sheet has the etchings and holes for LEDs. I'm assuming that that's being mounted as the window on your case.

Basically. Its 3 sheets of 10mm acrylic. The rear sheet has 3xG1/4" threads, with the top one being used as a fillport, the smaller outer holes are tapped to M5 to hold it all together. The middle sheet is cut with a laser and etched with sponsors logos, while the outer sheet is to keep the water in :rofl:

In the end product, the lighting is suplied by 4" and 8" CCFl's.

For more, have a look at the link to my project in my Sig.

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