MCR-QP Stackable Radiator Series Released

[loften]

or take a tiny tim blade (1/4 inch hack saw blade) and cut through the plastic untill just before it hits the metal threads top and bottom and pick them out..

[RVWinkle]

Also, I want to put my res in between the pump outlet and the cpu block. Will that cause a pressure/flow drop? I was going to go pump>res>cpu>nb>rads>pump.... thoughts?

You want the res connected to your pump inlet.

Anyone try hooking these up in series yet? I am wondering if forcing the fluid through both rads is better.

It'll cause additional pressure drop so it'll probably only be better if you have a strong enough pump.

[IanY]

Hopefully I can get the pictures of my worklog up by Saturday evening, if not Sunday noon. I'm putting a 220 stack with a normal 220, and another PA120.1 in series. I originally wanted to put a PA160 as well, bt I worry about pressure drop. It sure is a lot of fans.

[Lu(ky]

Well I am in I just bought a Swiftech MCR220-QP from newegg, and the MCR220-QP Stackable from Performancepcs... I plan on throwing this monster in my new Antec Twelve Hundred case.... I am wondering what would be best for cooling it.

1. Leaving a 120x38mm fan in middle only
2. Putting two empty fans in middle (shroud) and doing a 4 x 120mm fans on both sides @ 50-70CFM?

[tuanster1119]

Any word on when the MCR120 stackable will be released?

[skinnee]

Thanks Skinnee

Here's my guess:

Assuming yates for the slow speed and some good 38mm types for the high speed tests:

1000RPM = 5% gain
1550RPM = 8% gain
3000RPM = 15% gain

Care to venture a guess of how many times I scream explatives while getting fans mounted?

I'm using screws to mount the fans, with the rivets I'd have a hell of a time getting them out and fans mounted again.

[lazy]

Skinnee, your testing the stackable right? when do you think you'll have results?

[Waterlogged]

Skinnee, your testing the stackable right? when do you think you'll have results?

Check his sig.

[topaimz]

Any word on when the MCR120 stackable will be released?

I'm also interested in the MCR120 stackable release date.

Perfect for a Quiet HTPC setup, or any mATX case; where
space is very limited

[Vapor]

I'm also interested in the MCR120 stackable release date.

Perfect for a Quiet HTPC setup, or any mATX case; where
space is very limited

Stackables really aren't the best for 'quiet' anything since they need ~1200RPM fans just to match a single rad.

Stackable config turns the MCR320 more into an "MCR320-GTX" Gain high RPM performance at the expense of low RPM performance.

EDIT: though I'll admit that fans within a sandwich definitely seem quieter. My two San Aces in my shrouded sandwich at ~2650RPM are quieter than the 1 shrouded one at 2450RPM outside of the sandwich.

[topaimz]

Stackables really aren't the best for 'quiet' anything since they need ~1200RPM fans just to match a single rad.

Stackable config turns the MCR320 more into an "MCR320-GTX" Gain high RPM performance at the expense of low RPM performance.

EDIT: though I'll admit that fans within a sandwich definitely seem quieter. My two San Aces in my shrouded sandwich at ~2650RPM are quieter than the 1 shrouded one at 2450RPM outside of the sandwich.

Indeed.

But I don't think you can fit anything except a single 120mm radiator
stacked in some cases, like my Mini P180, or one of the Silverstone sugos.

[gabe]

Hello to all:

Earlier I promised that we would have hard data on stackable usage this week; unfortunately we had another equipment setback. After replacing the faulty RTD which took almost 3 weeks to arrive, we found out that our fluke digital thermometer was out of calibration, and to add insult to injury the calibration lab we usually deal with went out of business. We finally found another lab, and dropped the meters yesterday. These guys have a one week turnaround.

So, stay tuned.

[Hondacity]

thanks for the update, i'm still holding off getting the upgrade mcr320...

[IanY]

Gabe,

You have MCR120 Stacks coming to market?

[skinnee]

Sweet...I have a bit of time then. I've been getting my butt kicked at work this week thanks to a lovely Telco. I'm behind on my test schedule and can hopefully make up some time this weekend and get the tests rolling on the MCR320 stack.

[gabe]

Sweet...I have a bit of time then. I've been getting my butt kicked at work this week thanks to a lovely Telco. I'm behind on my test schedule and can hopefully make up some time this weekend and get the tests rolling on the MCR320 stack.

PLEASE BEAT US TO THE PUNCH ;-)

[gabe]

Gabe,

You have MCR120 Stacks coming to market?

Yes we do, in fact they came in but we rejected them all for faulty paint. The new batch is coming sometimes within 2 weeks. If you have to have one, you can always call Michelle and buy a (cosmetic) reject.

[skinnee]

PLEASE BEAT US TO THE PUNCH ;-)

I'm trying to.

[axis]

Yes we do, in fact they came in but we rejected them all for faulty paint. The new batch is coming sometimes within 2 weeks. If you have to have one, you can always call Michelle and buy a (cosmetic) reject.

Got any cosmetic reject 320's ?????

Axis

[Spankyfart]

Got any cosmetic reject 320's ?????

Axis

you can always call Michelle and buy a (cosmetic) reject

He actually wrote it for the sole purpose of reading it.

[IanY]

Yes we do, in fact they came in but we rejected them all for faulty paint. The new batch is coming sometimes within 2 weeks. If you have to have one, you can always call Michelle and buy a (cosmetic) reject.

Thank you very much for the info, Gabe. I'll wait for the new batch to arrive, and would be looking towards two 120 stacks.

[axis]

He actually wrote it for the sole purpose of reading it.

Not sure what you meant by that.

I figured since Jab-tech just had a sale on cosmetic rejected RX320's, thought they might have some too.

Axis

[LockBreaker]

I think it's a great thing that you actually do include those fittings with the radiator...

When I've bought all my wc-gear, I have no money left for fittings.