Swiftech MCW5002 X User Manual

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Parts list

Parts QTY PARTS QTY
MCW5002-X™ assembly 1 Arctic Alumina Thermal compound 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
updates.

1. Preparing your Motherboard

2. Install the hose barbs into the MCW5002 Housing.

MCW5002-X™ water-block installation

The MCW5002-X water-block installs using Intel validated OEM retention clips. Please use the retention clips, and installation guide
provided with your motherboard for installation of the water-block onto the CPU.

½” Barb fittings 2

 Remove the existing heat sink
 Carefully clean the CPU.
 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.

 Plastic barbs are provided with all the MCW5002 series water-blocks, please do not swap for brass barbs, as cell

corrosion WILL result.

 Thread sealant must be used when making up the threaded connection. The best sealant is 'Plumber's Goop' but

Teflon tape can be used as well.

i. With Goop, fill the threads on the barb and screw in by rotating 1/2 turn forward, 1/4 turn back (this

will help work the Goop into the water-block's female threads). After 24 hrs the goop will be quite
solid.

ii. With Teflon tape, apply 3 to 4 wraps in a clockwise rotation with the threaded end facing you, then

screw into the water-block's female threads without any backwards rotation. The Teflon sealed
connection may be tested immediately.

When properly made up there will be ~3/16" of thread showing under the 'nut’ portion of the fitting.

for

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In cases where the OEM retention clips are not desired or available, the MCW5002-X can also be installed with
Swiftech’s proprietary spring-loaded screws. Use part # MCX603-VSR2 located in the air cooling accessories section
of our online store here: http://www.swiftnets.com/store/category.asp?CatID=1

MCW5002-X Installation with optional screw/spring assemblies

Remove the motherboard
from the chassis, and
remove the stock retention
frames to expose the
mounting holes.

Install the standoffs though
the holes, using fiber
washers and locknuts as
shown in figure 2

Tighten the standoffs as
shown figure 1, using a ¼”
socket tool to drive the
standoff, and a small
of pliers to prevent the
locknut from spinning.
Torque value should not to
exceed 16 in. lbs. In other
words just tight, without
excessive torque,
otherwise the standoff
stem may snap.

pair

4-40 socket screw

Motherboard

6-32 philips screw

Spring

Retention frame above
housing ridges

nylon retaining washer

Standoff

black fiber washer

6-32 locknut

Figure 2

Figure 1

Tighten the spring-loaded screws in a crisscross pattern until the screws bottom out
not attempt to lock the screws any further, or they will jam into the standoff, and could prove difficult to remove if you
ever need to uninstall the heatsink. Installation is now complete.

into the standoff. Once there, do

3. Connecting the water-block(s) to the cooling circuit.
FAQS:

 Inlet and outlet are interchangeable.
 In Multi-Processor environments, optimal water-block performance will be achieved by connecting them in series (outlet

5. Type of Coolant:

of one connected to the inlet of the other).

a. For best performance, use 95% distilled water, and 5% Swiftech brand “HydrX” corrosion inhibitor (available

here: http://www.swiftnets.com/store/category.asp?CatID=2

, under the “accessories” section).

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c. NEVER use tap water, even for a short-term test.

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

IMPORTANT DISCLOSURES

While all efforts have been made to provide the most comprehensive tutorial possible, Swiftech assumes no liability expressed or implied for
any damage(s) occurring to your components as a result of using Swiftech cooling products, either due to mistake or omission on our part in
the above instructions, or due to failure or defect in the Swiftech cooling products.
WARRANTY
Our products are guaranteed for 12 months from the date of delivery to the final user against defects in materials or workmanship. During this
period, they will be repaired or have parts replaced provided that: (I) the product is returned to the agent from which it was purchased; (II) the
product has been purchased by the end user and not used for hire purposes; (III) the product has not been misused (*), handled carelessly, or
other than in accordance with any instructions provided with respect to its use. This guarantee does not confer rights other than those expressly
set out above and does not cover any claims for consequential loss or damage. This guarantee is offered as an extra benefit and does not
affect your statutory rights as a consumer.

d. Not following paragraphs b and c above constitutes misuse (*) of the product, and will void your warranty.

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

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b. In ALL cases, you MUST use Distilled water AND a corrosion

inhibitor with the MCW5002 water-block. Regular automotive anti­freeze is acceptable. Automotive manufacturers recommend that
not less than 25% is used.

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