Swiftech unveils MCR Drive Heat Exchangers

[gabe]

No not really! Needs a little more work.... I see room for a 2nd port on that existing resivor cavity where you could have a reservoir addon feature!!

I can envision a small rectangular cube that dosent extend past the radiator or above the fans

Yes I agree. This is something we have been thinking about, but it is much more complicated than you think given the manufacturing process that we use for the plenums. I think that eventually we will find an economical and elegant solution.

I'm wondering why the reservoir wasn't extended to the same height as the pump? If that was done, then a horizontal mounting position with a functional reservoir would be possible right?

see above..

Looks really awesome! Hows the vibration absorbtion?

The pump housing is solidary from the radiator, so vibrations will travel thru. When mounted directly to a pannel, it is a good idea to decouple the assembly from the pannel by using silicon gaskets (between fan and pannel)for example. When used with the Radbox, the plastic housing acts as a damper.

Gabe,

do you have some exact dimensions for us? Looked into the manual but didn't see any. Thanks

mcw220 with integrated reservoir = $59.95
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All in one = MCR220-DRIVE-B $134.95 (+125% )

mcw220 with integrated reservoir = $59.95
MCP350™ $79.95
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All in one = MCR220-DRIVE $196.95 (+40% )

Yes, I agree that when you compare the MCR Res (a swiftech exclusive) + a pump there is a big difference; but please also read this cost analysis, comparing to a traditional (granted using swiftech components) 4 device loop: http://www.swiftech.com/PRODUCTS/mcr...0analysis.html


To be totally candid, the reason why there is such a difference between MCR Res and MCR Drive, is that the pump housing is precision CNC'd from brass. I absolutely envision drastic cost reductions in the future as production ramps up, and different manufacturing methods are used. If this concept takes off, there is no reason why the cost for the pump housing wouldn't be just a few Dollars more if anything at all.