Swiftech MCW5000 PX User Manual

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Parts list

Parts QTY PARTS QTY
MCW5000-PX™ assembly 1 Arctic Alumina Thermal compound 1
Tube inserts 4 Hex L-key 1

This product is intended for expert users. Please consult with a qualified technician for installation. Improper installation may result in damage
to your components. Swiftech assumes no liability whatsoever, expressed or implied, for the use of these products, nor their installation. The
following instructions are subject to change without notice. Please visit our web site at www.swiftnets.com

1. Before you install the MCW5000-PX™ water-block:

a. Prepare two pieces of tubing of sufficient length to connect to
the rest of your circuit. The cuts must be square as shown in figure
1 or leaks may occur:

Tube removal tool 1 Motherboard hardware kit 1

for updates.

b. Install the provided plastic tube inserts at each end of the tubes,
as shown in figure 2: these inserts are absolutely imperative when
using any kind of soft tubing, such as vynil, ClearFlex, Taigon, etc...

Square cut

Figure 1

Figure 3

c. Spread a little bit of grease or soap (Vaseline,
dishwashing liquid, etc..) around the tubing. It helps
pushing the tubes in, particularly with Clearflex
tubing, which features a very “sticky” surface.

2. Preparing your Motherboard
a. Remove the existing heat sink
b. Carefully clean the CPU.

c. Lightly coat the CPU with the provided thermal compound. Only a paper-thin coat is necessary. It should be applied using

preferably a razor blade, or a credit card, held between thumb and index at a 45-degree angle.

Figure 2

Figure 4

d. Fully insert both tubes into the fittings. The tip of the plastic tube inserts should
be flush with the inlet and outlet openings, as shown in figure 4 above. Inserting the
tubes requires a firm push, accompanied by a twisting motion.

Standoff

Install standoff in each one of the four holes surrounding the
socket. Keep the standoff centered over the MB holes, and
secure with fiber washer and locknuts on backside of the MB.

Figure 5

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Fiber washer

and Hex lock-nut

on back side of

the MB

Maximum torque not to exceed 16 in lb

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3. Installing the MCW5000-PX™ water-block

Block orientation
The MCW5000-PX can be oriented in any direction that
suits your needs. Removing the 4 socket screws that
attach the frame to the housing will allow you to rotate the
frame 90°, so that inlet and outlet face up and down
instead of left an right. This does not affect the
performance of the block, nor the ability to bleed it
properly.

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Install the block onto the CPU, and gradually tighten the screws in a crisscross
pattern until you feel that they reach the bottom of the standoff. A “finger-tight” lock
is sufficient, do not jam the screw into the standoff ! Conversely, adjustments such
as tightening the screws only partially are strictly prohibited
result in improper contact between the CPU core and the heat sink, and result in
CPU overheating.

Cooling circuit setup in dual CPU configurations:

In a dual CPU configuration, simply connect the blocks in series as shown in the
picture to the left.

4. Connect the block to the rest of the cooling circuit.
The block is designed in such a way that it will bleed itself automatically in any vertical orientation (computer standing-up).
Recommended coolant: distilled water+ algaecides & corrosion inhibitors are mandatory (automotive antifreeze).

5. Final inspection
Once the installation is completed, it is always a good idea to test the circuit for leaks, prior to powering up the computer.
Troubleshooting help is available on our web site at www.swiftnets.com

, or by calling customer support at 562-595-8009.

. Such attempts will

Note concerning removal of the tubing: Push in collet squarely against face of fitting. A tube removal tool is provided with the

MCW5000 block. With the collet firmly held against the face of the fitting, the tube can be safely pulled out. Do not attempt to pull the tube out
without pushing squarely against the collet. This may result in damaging the fitting. Further details for using quick-connect fittings are also
available here: http://www.johnguest.com/install_6.shtm#disconnect

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