Swiftech Stealth Revision 2 is coming :-)

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07-14-2007, 01:20 PM
OPPAINTER

Swiftech Stealth Revision 2 is coming :-)

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
07-14-2007, 01:24 PM
ChOmP

Craaap, now I don't know whether I should go with the Stealth or EK. :(
07-14-2007, 01:26 PM
_G_

convex gpu block?
07-14-2007, 01:33 PM
OPPAINTER

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChOmP

Craaap, now I don't know whether I should go with the Stealth or EK. :(

I tryed the EK, trust me you want the Stealth REV2 ;)

OPP
07-14-2007, 02:07 PM
JargonGR

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChOmP

Craaap, now I don't know whether I should go with the Stealth or EK. :(

Go with nothing unless you plan to keep your 8800GTX for a long time since it it already deep in its lifespan. Consider that G92 might be coming out in 3-4months.
07-14-2007, 02:19 PM
MrToad

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.
07-14-2007, 02:20 PM
step

Quote:

Craaap, now I don't know whether I should go with the Stealth or EK.

I'm in the same boat, just biding my time for something to come out.

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.
07-14-2007, 02:27 PM
OPPAINTER

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrToad

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.

Did you see the temp comparisons on this page?
http://www.swiftech.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=188

OPP
07-14-2007, 02:41 PM
MrToad

Quote:

Originally Posted by OPPAINTER

Did you see the temp comparisons on this page?
http://www.swiftech.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=188

OPP

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.
07-14-2007, 02:52 PM
nikhsub1

Wow, Stealth v.1 = 5.5mH2o @ 1.5 GPM
Stealth v.2 = 1.1mH2o @ 1.5 GPM

That is quite impressive.
07-14-2007, 03:10 PM
IanY

:cheer:
07-14-2007, 03:20 PM
rogard

Quote:

Originally Posted by IanY

:cheer:

dito :)
07-14-2007, 03:23 PM
nikhsub1

Quote:

Originally Posted by IanY

:cheer:

ROFL at least you're not shy about it.
07-14-2007, 03:28 PM
hecktic

whats going to be the MSRP on these rev2s ?
07-14-2007, 03:30 PM
IanY

Quote:

Originally Posted by nikhsub1

ROFL at least you're not shy about it.

Shy? I'm trying to withhold my tears... $220 of money spent already.. you know what they say about the early adopters :)
07-14-2007, 03:35 PM
step

Is the preferred method still the two T connectors?
07-14-2007, 05:41 PM
Jimmer411

I wonder if there will be a similar revision to the MCW60?
07-14-2007, 06:40 PM
gabe

Quote:

Originally Posted by IanY

Shy? I'm trying to withhold my tears... $220 of money spent already.. you know what they say about the early adopters :)

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.
07-14-2007, 06:47 PM
gabe

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jimmer411

I wonder if there will be a similar revision to the MCW60?

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.
07-14-2007, 06:48 PM
IanY

:cheer: :cheer:
07-14-2007, 07:22 PM
nealh

Quote:

Originally Posted by gabe

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.

That is very nice gesture Gabe:clap:
07-14-2007, 07:34 PM
hecktic

Quote:

Originally Posted by nealh

That is very nice gesture Gabe:clap:

yep :clap:
07-14-2007, 10:24 PM
Kurz

Pictures? ^^
07-15-2007, 12:03 AM
ColonelCain

I want to see a full coverage block for the R600 still...
07-15-2007, 06:16 AM
eXceeded

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
07-15-2007, 07:19 AM
miochza

Awww, I just bought an MCW60 the other day because the Stealth wasn't in stock anywhere.
07-15-2007, 07:57 AM
IanY

Quote:

Originally Posted by eXceededgoku

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

:cheer: :cheer:
07-15-2007, 08:55 AM
Jimmer411

Quote:

Originally Posted by gabe

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.

Even a revised bottom that is larger to accomodate future GPUs better would be awesome in my book. Im perfectly happy with the performance of my MCW60, so something with a bit more longevity would be a solid deal in my book.
07-15-2007, 10:52 AM
ranker

Quote:

Originally Posted by gabe

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.

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?
07-15-2007, 10:53 AM
rogueagent6

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jimmer411

Even a revised bottom that is larger to accomodate future GPUs better would be awesome in my book. Im perfectly happy with the performance of my MCW60, so something with a bit more longevity would be a solid deal in my book.

+1! I love my MCW60, especially on my toasty X1900.
07-15-2007, 10:58 AM
gabe

Quote:

Originally Posted by phelan1777

ewwww new MCw60s?

Wonder what I would get for performance?

I bought my MCW60s like 5 months ago.......................woudl that qualify for above mentioned revision deal??

hey.. hold your horses! we haven't even begun to look at revising the 60.
07-15-2007, 11:12 AM
gabe

Quote:

Originally Posted by ranker

In any case, when will we be seeing the long promised revision to the MCW30?

You must know something I don't :confused:

We just did the hard mount. There is no further revision on schedule for the 30.
07-15-2007, 11:30 AM
Sparky

Quote:

Originally Posted by rogueagent6

+1! I love my MCW60, especially on my toasty X1900.

Same here, mine works wonders on my X1950XT. Stock cooler, ~90C. Accelero X2, ~65C. MCW60, 44C :D
07-15-2007, 11:30 AM
Mekrel

Can I buy one direct to be shipped to the UK? :)
07-15-2007, 12:30 PM
jagt

Ah bummer. I just went with the MCW60 because of the pressure drops on the Stealth.
07-15-2007, 03:53 PM
gabe

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mekrel

Can I buy one direct to be shipped to the UK? :)

If you are not already a Stealth owner, then go to: http://www.swiftech.com/resellers_us-export.asp
07-15-2007, 03:55 PM
gabe

Quote:

Originally Posted by jagt

Ah bummer. I just went with the MCW60 because of the pressure drops on the Stealth.

can't you put the 60 on your spare 7950 (don't we all have one of these somewhere?) :)
07-15-2007, 03:57 PM
Mekrel

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 :)
07-17-2007, 07:27 AM
Thomas FJ

Quote:

Originally Posted by OPPAINTER

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

This bow to the Stealth base, will it be just as hard to control as the Apogee GT/GTX without a back plate?
Having in mind there is no back plate for the Stealth (yet?) and not everyone who purchases the block is as skilled as XS users...
/Thomas
07-17-2007, 09:38 AM
Angry_Steel

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.
07-17-2007, 11:58 AM
Thomas FJ

Quote:

Originally Posted by Angry_Steel

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.

When you say the V-ram area, this should give the right and enough support, so a back plate shouldn't be nessecary to make the bow work perfectly every time.
Answering my own question :)
/Thomas
07-17-2007, 12:23 PM
IanY

Have you guys seen the performance improvement? :up: Its 1-1/2 degrees improvement.. a margin that is astounding :clap:
07-17-2007, 12:48 PM
quicksilverXP

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.
07-17-2007, 11:02 PM
phcjpp

@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
09-16-2007, 12:14 AM
cablesguy

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?
09-16-2007, 03:29 AM
Patriote

Quote:

Originally Posted by cablesguy

2) Where to get those replacement thermal pads, or will replacing them with thermattach/3m pads suffice?

Good question. Id like to know as well.
09-16-2007, 06:08 AM
MrToad

Quote:

Originally Posted by cablesguy

1) How easy is it to remove the Stealth?

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 ^^.

Quote:

Originally Posted by cablesguy

2) Where to get those replacement thermal pads, or will replacing them with thermattach/3m pads suffice?

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.
09-16-2007, 08:52 AM
cablesguy

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

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