Swiftech STORM User Manual

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.swiftech.com for updates.

Figure 1 – Exploded View

Swiftech’s Storm water-block ships with all the necessary hardware to install with the following processors: Intel® Pentium® 4 Socket 478, and
socket LGA 775, Xeon™ (socket 603/604), AMD® socket 462, 754, 939, and 940. Removal of the motherboard is necessary to install the
mounting posts in all cases, except for AMD® socket 754, 939 and 940.

Two sets of barb fittings are supplied to accommodate high-performance circuits: 3/8” barbs, and ½” barb. ¼” (internal tubing diameter) cooling
loops are not recommended due to the restrictive nature (flow wise) of such types of circuits.

1. Installation overview

2. Individual installation schematics
Preamble: The provided mounting hardware is common to Intel® Pentium® 4 socket 478, socket LGA775, and AMD® socket 462. AMD®
socket 754, 939, 940 mounting hardware is different and identified separately as such.

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 Install the fittings with their o-rings into the water-block. Tighten each fitting until the flange of the fitting mates with the ledge

of the water-block o-ring groove, then lock it by adding ¼ to ½ turn.

 Remove the existing heatsink from your motherboard.
 Apply the provided Arctic Céramique thermal compound to the CPU following the comprehensive installation instructions

provided here: http://www.arcticsilver.com/ceramique_instructions.htm

 Install the Storm water-block following the individual instructions provided for each type of CPU socket provided hereafter.
 Connect the tubing to the water-block hose-barbs. The INLET (fluid entering the block) MUST always be connected to the

center barb. Use appropriate hose-clamps to secure the tubing to the barbs. Worm-drive type (#4) are recommended for 3/8”
tubing. Wire ties are sufficient with ½” thick-wall tubing.

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DESCRIPTION

Intel Pentium 4 socket 478 motherboard and processor

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Intel® Pentium® 4 Socket 478

ITEM #QTY. PART NO.

A 1 S478

B 1 storm-assy2
C 1 STORM-HOLD-DOWN-R1 Storm Universal hold-down plate
D 2 1-4-straightx3-8-barb 1/4" NPSM Barb fitting

E 2 O-RING-9557K473 1-4'" NPSM barb fitting O-Ring

F 4 6-32-Acorn-nut

G 4 SPRING6 70927compressed-to-0337

H 8 12SWS0444 NYLON SHOULDER WASHER

I 4 6-32-nut 6-32 nut
J 4 LOCK-WASHER#6
K 8 FW140X250X0215FB BLK black fiber washer

L 4 6-32X1.750 6-32 x 1 3-4" philips screw

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DESCRIPTION

Prescott Socket T Representation

1/4" NPSM Barb fitting - 3/8" & 1/2" supplied

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Intel® Pentium® 4 Socket LGA 775

ITEM #QTY. PART NO.

A 1 LPGA 775

B 1 storm-assy2
C 1 STORM-HOLD-DOWN-R1Storm Universal hold-down plate
D 2 1-4-straightx3-8-barb

E 2 O-RING-9557K473 1-4'" NPSM barb fitting O-Ring

F 4 6-32-Acorn-nut

G 4 SPRING6 70927compressed-to-0337

H 8 12SWS0444 NYLON SHOULDER WASHER

I 4 6-32-nut 6-32 nut
J 4 LOCK-WASHER#6
K 8 FW140X250X0215FB BLKblack fiber washer

L 4 6-32X1.750 6-32 x 1 3-4" philips screw

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Inlet

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A

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PART NO.

DESCRIPTION

STORM-HOLD-DOWN-R1

Storm Universal hold-down plate

6-32 x 3/4" button socket head screw

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Intel® Xeon™ Socket 603/604

 Use all parts from “common parts pack” except Philips screws: replace with the enclosed 6-32 1 7/8” long screws,

instead of the 1 ¾” long supplied in the common parts pack.

 The following parts are only compatible with Xeon processors operating at 533Mhz and below, and are not compatible

with Intel Xeon “Nocona” class processors (800Mhz Front Side Bus) which require a different retention mechanism
available in option.

ITEM #QTY.

A 1 Socket-603-604-dual

B 1 storm-assy2

C 1
D 2 1-4-straightx3-8-barb 1/4" NPSM Barb fitting

E 2 O-RING-9557K473 1-4'" NPSM barb fitting O-Ring
F 4 92949A151

G 4 6-32-Acorn-nut

H 4 SPRING6 70927compressed-to-0337

I 8 12SWS0444 NYLON SHOULDER WASHER

J 4 6-32-nut 6-32 nut

K 4 LOCK-WASHER#6

L 8 FW140X250X0215FB BLKblack fiber washer

M 4 6-32x1.7-8-philips

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DESCRIPTION

1-4'" NPSM barb fitting O-Ring

6-32 x 3/4" button socket head screw

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AMD® socket 462 – Athlon®, Duron®, MP, XP

Preamble:
It is necessary to remove the pre-installed hold-down plate prior to installation. Simply unscrew the 4 button head screws

holding the assembly together using the provided 5/64 Allen wrench, remove the hold-down plate, and re-install the screws
with the provided nylon washers instead as shown below.

ITEM #QTY. PART NO.

A 1 socket462

B 1 storm-assy2
C 2 1-4-straightx3-8-barb 1/4" NPSM Barb fitting
D 2 O-RING-9557K473

E 4 92949A151

M 8 16FW006062 .31x.14x.06 nylon washer

F 4 6-32-Acorn-nut

G 4 SPRING6 70927compressed-to-0337

H 8 12SWS0444 NYLON SHOULDER WASHER

I 4 6-32-nut 6-32 nut
J 4 LOCK-WASHER#6
K 8 FW140X250X0215FB BLK black fiber washer

L 4 6-32X1.750 6-32 x 1 3-4" philips screw

Inlet

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DESCRIPTION

Back plate AJ00264

Retention frame AJ00172

Storm Universal hold-down plate

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C - provided

with motherboard

with motherboard

AMD® 64, Opteron® - Socket 754, 939, 940

ITEM # QTY. PART NO.

A 1 counter-plate

B 1 motherboard
C 1 retention-frame
D 1 storm-assy2

E 1 STORM-HOLD-DOWN-R1

F 2 1-4-straightx3-8-barb 1/4" NPSM Barb fitting

G 2 O-RING-9557K473 1-4'" NPSM barb fitting O-Ring

H 2 93286A041-WASHER zinc plated washer

I 2 885 spring

J 2 6-32x2.25-philips 6-32 x 2 1/4" philips screw

K 2 spacer-205x140x773 tension limiter

L 2 13RS031214 Nylon spacer 0.312X0.14X0.281

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3. Precautions for use
 The cooling circuit must be extremely clean. We recommend flushing the circuit prior to installing the Storm water-

block.

 Coolant: use of distilled water is mandatory. Swiftech’s HydrX coolant is recommended as an antifungal, and corrosion

inhibitor.

 Do not use colouring die or fluorescent additives. These contain particulate fillers and will obstruct the Storm water-

block baseplate resulting in degraded performance.

 A system flow rate comprised between 0.75 and 1.5 GPM is recommended to yield the best performance from the

Storm water-block.

4. Periodic maintenance
 If temperature degradation is observed over time, the Storm water-block should be disassembled for inspection and

cleaning.

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.

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