The Stealth has been revised. :D It has major flow and better GPU cooling power.
Have a read.
http://www.swiftech.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=189
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The Stealth has been revised. :D It has major flow and better GPU cooling power.
Have a read.
http://www.swiftech.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=189
OPP
Craaap, now I don't know whether I should go with the Stealth or EK. :(
convex gpu block?
Hmmm...
Comparing the Flow Rate vs Pressure Drop graphs of the "vanilla" and the V2, I can't help but say WOW.
The restriction is now much more reasonable. Looking forward to some thermal resistance data.
You might even make me undo three hours of mounting MC14/21s now that I'm keen on volt modding my 8800 GTX.
I'm in the same boat, just biding my time for something to come out.Quote:
Craaap, now I don't know whether I should go with the Stealth or EK.
Originally was after the EK blocks, but since it'll be months before Petra's will get them back in stock, the new Stealth sure does look more appealing now.
Did you see the temp comparisons on this page?
http://www.swiftech.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=188
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I just have.
I was so focused on the graph that I didn't notice the temps in the latter part of gabe's post... :doh:
If you already have a properly installed MCW60 and you're not planning on volt modding your card there might be no point on upgrading the block.
However, if like myself you feel tempted by the soldering iron and you foresee that unless some ghastly incident happens the card is going to stay in your rig for another year or so IMHO is well worth it.
Wow, Stealth v.1 = 5.5mH2o @ 1.5 GPM
Stealth v.2 = 1.1mH2o @ 1.5 GPM
That is quite impressive.
:cheer:
whats going to be the MSRP on these rev2s ?
Is the preferred method still the two T connectors?
I wonder if there will be a similar revision to the MCW60?
look, we have never done this before, I mean releasing a revision that early behind the original release.. and I feel pretty bad about it.
So we are going to do this: We'll give $40 off the purchase of Rev2 for anyone who owns the original. This is a factory direct deal. Just turn in your original invoice to michelle, and we'll ship you the Rev 2. As usual, this offer is valid for 30 days effective ship date of Rev 2 on July 23.
hmm, this is something we should certainly consider. But it's more complicated. The top is injection moulded, which will require either a revision or a new mold.
right now, were completely focused on the new line of products coming up at the end of month. so were' pretty busy.
But I agree that we should put this on the agenda.
:cheer: :cheer:
Pictures? ^^
I want to see a full coverage block for the R600 still...
I actually think Swiftech have the most customer focused business model out there! I love it, look forward to seeing some R600 blocks :), but get this out the door first and then use what you learnt to make that for me :D
Awww, I just bought an MCW60 the other day because the Stealth wasn't in stock anywhere.
Hey Gabe,
It's great to see all the design improvements made towards the Stealth. Like someone else had mentioned, I'd have bought this if it had hit the market about 3 months earlier. With the G92 about 3 months away, it makes hard to justify putting down another $100 plus for a waterblock that most likely won't be reusable.
Here's hoping you guys come out with the G92 FC in a timely fashion (preferably in an all copper design as well). I'd be the first one in line to buy it.
In any case, when will we be seeing the long promised revision to the MCW30?
Can I buy one direct to be shipped to the UK? :)
Ah bummer. I just went with the MCW60 because of the pressure drops on the Stealth.
If you are not already a Stealth owner, then go to: http://www.swiftech.com/resellers_us-export.asp
Thanks Gabe, I take it being out of stock means they are waiting on rev2 to be shipped and I can order and expect a rev2?
I'll contact some of the retailers about that :)
This sounds weird, should be interesting to see a bowed quasi full cover block make good contact with all the V-ram etc. I keep seeing this "Bowl" in my head when I try to visualize it. I guess if they raised the Vram pads a little to compensate...
Here's another thought though. You would think that the MCW60 with its small cooling area (Smaller than the Nvidia IHS) would theoretically do pretty much the same as a bow, given a backplate and a little more mounting pressure.
Have you guys seen the performance improvement? :up: Its 1-1/2 degrees improvement.. a margin that is astounding :clap:
Any chance of making a GOOD D-tek style Unisink design for your MCW series waterblocks. Would save everyone a lot of money instead of buying full cover waterblocks all the time. A simple replacement of chip cooling for future videocards would be awesome. I'd gladly spend up to 60-70 for a well-designed ram cooler.
Do this and you will have even more complete control of the GPU WC market.
@Gabe - I bought 2 of the ver 1 from Petras the day they came out. I am in the UK. Can I take advantage of the offer. If so do I go through Petras or you directly ?
Thanks
Chris
Got a couple a questions:
1) How easy isit to remove the Stealth?
2) Where to get those replacement thermal pads, or will replacing them with thermattach/3m pads suffice?
Easy as cake. In fact is the easiest block out there to remove. Six screws and presto.
In fact is much easier to remove to Stealth than to convince the VReg hsinks to stay in place ^^.
Good question. Sooner or later I will have to disassemble the block to clean it, and the pads deform so much that I don't think I'll be able to re-use them.
Thx MrToad....the Stealth is looking mighty attarctive now, would make my decision easier if Swiftech hv extra TP's for sale...they shud've just included an extra set :D