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10-28-2008, 12:44 PM
gabe

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Originally Posted by jc99

That's what I thought too. But then I realized that the actual cooling surface is better with the MCW60 than it is with the FC blocks. With the MCW60-4870 you get all those pins like a high end CPU block. :up: With other FC blocks you just get slits. It's also a lot lighter, no chance of acrylic cracking, and no potential for warping the card. Cools only what's needed so it doesn't add extraneous heat to your loop too.

Wow! I couldn't have said it ANY better, seriously. This deserves a reward. If you are in the US, you just earned yourself a 20% discount off (1) MCW60-4870; if you are outside the US, then we'll do free shipping.

If you are interested, you can claim your prize by emailing me direct at gabe@swiftech.com. Just to make sure of your identity, please publish my acknowledgement of your email here on XS.
10-28-2008, 01:08 PM
lyl

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Originally Posted by gabe

Wow! I couldn't have said it ANY better, seriously. This deserves a reward. If you are in the US, you just earned yourself a 20% discount off (1) MCW60-4870; if you are outside the US, then we'll do free shipping.

If you are interested, you can claim your prize by emailing me direct at gabe@swiftech.com. Just to make sure of your identity, please publish my acknowledgement of your email here on XS.

Youre welcome jc99. Can i get -20%? :rolleyes:
10-28-2008, 06:23 PM
jc99

Well that's no good, I need (2) for crossfire. :rofl: Discount doesn't matter to me too much. Could I just buy two and get them direct shipped to me from the factory? Emailed. :up:
10-29-2008, 04:28 AM
ward0

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Originally Posted by GameGuru

That makes two of us. Gabe any ETA on this?

more people are waiting :) but join the club :rofl:
10-29-2008, 02:09 PM
jc99

I'm located in Maryland Gabe. :yepp:
10-29-2008, 03:07 PM
BooStFeD

Me too :up:
10-29-2008, 04:16 PM
GameGuru

Eagerly awaiting something for the HD 4870X2 as I need something soon and haven't jumped on a FC yet.
10-29-2008, 10:00 PM
Tackline

MSRP of 90 bucks? hmmm....

http://www.swiftech.com/products/mcw60-R.asp
10-30-2008, 03:49 AM
ward0

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Originally Posted by GameGuru

Eagerly awaiting something for the HD 4870X2 as I need something soon and haven't jumped on a FC yet.

bummer more and more people are waiting :(

deadline : 1day left :D
10-30-2008, 11:50 AM
Bail_w

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Originally Posted by Tackline

MSRP of 90 bucks? hmmm....

http://www.swiftech.com/products/mcw60-R.asp

exactly, 90 bucks? come on... i would go for a EK FC block which more sexier and good looking.
10-30-2008, 12:06 PM
jc99

It's not as cut and dry as "looks good or not."

The 4870 version looks more like an apogee gt or ek supreme with the pin design than any of the FC blocks. The FC block makers cut slits into the copper and called it a day. The original MCW60 was also a winner when it came to cooling performance and the 4870 is based on that design.

Remember what cathar said, XS is about performance first and foremost. Not just blinginess. Bling is just icing on the cake. :up:
10-30-2008, 12:20 PM
ward0

Quote:

Originally Posted by jc99

It's not as cut and dry as "looks good or not."

The 4870 version looks more like an apogee gt or ek supreme with the pin design than any of the FC blocks. The FC block makers cut slits into the copper and called it a day. The original MCW60 was also a winner when it came to cooling performance and the 4870 is based on that design.

Remember what cathar said, XS is about performance first and foremost. Not just blinginess. Bling is just icing on the cake. :up:

all good, but when are they gonna come out with the 4870x2 version :)
10-30-2008, 04:24 PM
_G_

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Originally Posted by Bail_w

exactly, 90 bucks? come on... i would go for a EK FC block which more sexier and good looking.

Meh, i got the EK nickle and would have got this instead if it was available.
My 4870 has enough pitch in it now that any leaks will run towards the outside front end of the case. lol
10-30-2008, 05:42 PM
jc99

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Originally Posted by ward0

all good, but when are they gonna come out with the 4870x2 version :)

No idea. I'm still waiting on the 4870 version. :mad: Can't wait any longer. :(

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Meh, i got the EK nickle and would have got this instead if it was available.
My 4870 has enough pitch in it now that any leaks will run towards the outside front end of the case. lol

It's a feature. You know... harness the power of a waterfall for extreme cooling of your video card. :up:
10-30-2008, 05:48 PM
Duh

Very clever solution , i like it :)
10-31-2008, 06:38 AM
jc99

Has anyone caught one of these in the wild? Doesn't seem like anyone is carrying them yet.
10-31-2008, 12:13 PM
Zw_Roodbaard

I whas hoping for a solution where you can use your excisting MCW-60 to cool the HD4870.

It's a shame that you guys from Swiftech produced a light version from a full cover block :(

That's how I see it, because the concept of the MCW-60 is that you can take that block
to every new card thats coming out. The only thing you will have to do for the block
to fit on the new card is to buy a mounting plate.

Now I will have to buy a 90 dollar solution for my HD4870 and at the same time I've got
2! MCW-60 catching dust in a box :(
10-31-2008, 12:28 PM
NaeKuh

gabe 90 dolllars is wishing for too much.

I know im not in a possition to discuss cost with you, but hear me out.

XSPC which are full cover cost only 80 dollars. The trend why people went core only was because of the main value in cost.

A core only package costing more then the a full card package is a financial suicide gabe. :\
FC blocks also have bling. :X

Expecially when your gonna get max Overclock on any card even on AIR unless you volt mod.
10-31-2008, 12:31 PM
Baleful

Hmmm.... yeah 90 dollars is a bit much man. I really hope it's cheaper than that.
10-31-2008, 05:06 PM
Blazing fire

$60 is more like it. It's an MCW60 (~$45) with extended plates and a heatsink.
10-31-2008, 07:31 PM
jc99

Well I finally have 2 of them on the way now. :up: If you call swiftech up you can order them over the phone/email. I don't know if they'd like everyone ordering that way but it seems like they're available.

I think $90 is reasonable... not the bargain of the century but given the alternatives, I'd rather have the swiftech solution. I'm fully confident that it'll cool the cores better than a FC block. It has to. That matrix of pins is going to be better than plain old slits any day. Plus it won't dump extra heat into the loop cooling things that don't need to be cooled.

We'll see how they work when I get them. I can't imagine being disappointed.
10-31-2008, 08:10 PM
NaeKuh

Quote:

Originally Posted by jc99

We'll see how they work when I get them. I can't imagine being disappointed.

im not doubting the performance behind it. I know what the MCW60 can do, i have 3, and 1 even moded off a ApogeeGT base. We knew about this a while back.

:rofl:
11-01-2008, 05:02 AM
Shocker003

It´s no bang for bucks waterblock like i thot:(. I have to stare down a loaded short gun´s barrel before paying 90$ for this block.
Gabe please you should give your price a second thot:fact:
11-01-2008, 05:15 AM
Blazing fire

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Originally Posted by Blazing fire

$60 is more like it. It's an MCW60 (~$45) with extended plates and a heatsink.

Anyone agrees with me? But first of all, do you know what I'm saying? :confused:
11-01-2008, 05:35 AM
ward0

ofcourse we agree blazing fire, i'm hoping they will sell that uni-sink seperate from the MCW60 for the 4870x2...

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