Swiftech Quiet Power Case with MCW40 Review - Components
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A Closer look at the Components...
The Radiator
| Part # | Thickness | Height | Length | Core width | Fitting Size |
| RAD676 | 3/4" | 11" | 5 7/8" | 4" | 3/8" quick connect |
The radiator on the QPower is mounted externally on the backside of the case. It measures 11"x4.5"x.75 inches (LxWxH) and is black in color. It is mounted firmly with a rubber gasket (as viewable in the above images) to the case.
The case is cut out completely between the radiator and the 2 120mm fans that provide the air flow thru it which are mounted on the inside of the case, again, as viewable above. What really impresses me with this is the attention to detail that Swiftech put into this by providing the rubber grommets for the passthru of the water lines to the interior of the case. If you don't look at the back you simply have no idea that this case is water cooled. Kinda like a Ford Pinto with a 351 in it, a sleeper all the way!
The CPU Water Block
The CPU water block was pretty much exactly what we'd expect from Swiftech, downright impressive. With a polished copper base to induce excellent transfer of heat to the block from the CPU, the ingenious water line couplings, and the beautiful (hey, no other word fit!) ionized blue finish engraved outer shell, this thing is impressive.
To insure safe shipping Swiftech ships the unit attached to the mobo tray with the P4 mounting bolts, and to keep the copper protected includes a Styrofoam cover over it. Not a big deal in the grand scheme of things, but yet another little sign of quality.
The Video Card GPU Water Block
You'll notice that Swiftech made just as many precautions for shipping with the GPU water block as they did the CPU block. One thing I noticed is that the GPU block doesn't have the same high gloss finish in the copper as the CPU block. The mark you see on there is something that worried me at first as I thought it was a water stain. After running the system 12hrs without a video card attached it was still dry as a bone. Just a little weird. All in all, I must remain impressed so far because this water block is no joke, plently of copper and uses the same water tube fittings as the CPU cooler, quality work here.
Component images, specifications, assembly, performance, and conclusion all coming up, hit next eh?
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