Swiftech MCW-60

maxSaleen · 02-02-2006, 07:01 PM

Link: http://www.swiftnets.com/products/mcw60.asp

Thoughts? Rants? Oh yes, please rant if you are so inclined. I enjoy those

To me it looks solid. Single slot, looks to be a good performer (could be "the best") and not a terrible buy at $63 (after all, you do get ramsinks).

ricecrispi · 02-02-2006, 07:41 PM

Ramsinks are like what, $20 and $40 for waterblock. A bargain IMO. I prefer these blocks over full coverage behemoth. Too excessive.

To bad they can't sell the block by itself because I have ramsink surplus.

Still dont understand why they released mcw-55 and the storm to replace them so soon.

Budwise · 02-02-2006, 08:59 PM

seems kinda obvious. Like the Apogee, the MCW60 is not made in the US and is prolly cheaper for Swiftech to produce. More $ in their pocket.

bigben2k · 02-02-2006, 09:30 PM

Finally, presented with interior pics! Thank you!

Yep, cheaper (more cost efficient) design. Again, 'bout time.

I suspect that Storm wasn't a big hit.

snowwie · 02-02-2006, 11:03 PM

why do you need ramsinks?
what is wrong with the stock/reference ram heatsink on nvidia cards?

I think a lot of people didn't like the push-fits, and swiftech lost sales as a result. 1/2" barbs are key.

murray13 · 02-02-2006, 11:44 PM

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I think a lot of people didn't like the push-fits, and swiftech lost sales as a result. 1/2" barbs are key.

I agree, push-fit connections were NEVER going to go into my system with water running thru them!

Budwise · 02-03-2006, 12:05 AM

when i installed the pushfits i was like WTF? Somehow though, i installed everything as it instructed and that thing is dry as a bone.

Senater_Cache · 02-03-2006, 12:59 AM

Hey ricecrispy, they do in fact sell the sucker without ramsinks, its listed @ 44.60

BTW, me and rhino at cryo-laboratory.com are getting one prolly monday. Will post internal pics, not that there is nay mystery, but ehh.

Etacovda · 02-03-2006, 01:12 AM

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Originally Posted by bigben2k

I suspect that Storm wasn't a big hit.

based on what, there were constant threads saying that people couldnt find them, and that they were backordered... unless you know something i dont, of course.

ricecrispi · 02-03-2006, 04:04 AM

Hey ricecrispy, they do in fact sell the sucker without ramsinks, its listed @ 44.60

Im interested them.

bigben2k · 02-03-2006, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Etacovda

based on what, there were constant threads saying that people couldnt find them, and that they were backordered... unless you know something i dont, of course.

I'm sure that there was a surge of orders when it was introduced, but it's a very expensive block; I figure that the fad blew over rather quickly.

shadowing · 02-04-2006, 01:18 PM

I wonder if this new block would be the Maze 4, or the MP-01 in terms of performance.

maxSaleen · 02-04-2006, 05:30 PM

Looks to be a good performer, IMO. At $45, I think it's also a good value. Agree about the fittings. I think it would be interesting to bundle the Apogee, MCW-60, and MCW-30 as a package for $90. I'd bite at that.

mx · 02-18-2006, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by maxSaleen

Looks to be a good performer, IMO. At $45, I think it's also a good value. Agree about the fittings. I think it would be interesting to bundle the Apogee, MCW-60, and MCW-30 as a package for $90. I'd bite at that.

Swiftech released a kit with those blocks a few days ago. Link to the new Apex "Ultra+" kit. It's $349.95 with a rad, MCP355(There's no MCP355. I suppose they mean the MCP655 and not the MCP350?), two fans, res, hose etc. etc.

I'd perfer Storm, HE120.3, zerex and a fillport instead, but I still think this is one of the best kit's out there.

Marci · 02-20-2006, 04:38 AM

355 could be what they're referring to the newer DDC Ultra / Pro as...

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I'd perfer Storm, HE120.3, zerex and a fillport instead

I wouldn't.... I'd prefer PA120.3... then at least stand a chance of NOT getting a headache.

02-02-2006, 07:01 PM	#1
maxSaleen Cooling Savant Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 383	Swiftech MCW-60 Link: http://www.swiftnets.com/products/mcw60.asp Thoughts? Rants? Oh yes, please rant if you are so inclined. I enjoy those To me it looks solid. Single slot, looks to be a good performer (could be "the best") and not a terrible buy at $63 (after all, you do get ramsinks).

02-02-2006, 07:41 PM	#2
ricecrispi Cooling Savant Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: california Posts: 429	Re: Swiftech MCW-60 Ramsinks are like what, $20 and $40 for waterblock. A bargain IMO. I prefer these blocks over full coverage behemoth. Too excessive. To bad they can't sell the block by itself because I have ramsink surplus. Still dont understand why they released mcw-55 and the storm to replace them so soon.

02-02-2006, 08:59 PM	#3
Budwise Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 29	Re: Swiftech MCW-60 seems kinda obvious. Like the Apogee, the MCW60 is not made in the US and is prolly cheaper for Swiftech to produce. More $ in their pocket. __________________ AMD Opteron 170 Naked CCBWE 0546XPMW / DFI UT NF4 Ultra-D / X1900XT Flashed to XTX - Swiftech MCW55 / 2GB OCZ Platinum EB 3-3-2-7 1T / Sound Blaster X-Fi / Swiftech Apex Kit with Storm G4 / OCZ Powerstream SLI 600W PSU / Plextor 716SA SATA DVD Burner / 74GB SATA Raptor 10K rpm / 250GB SATA Hitachi Deskstar 7K250 / Thermaltake Armor / Samsung 940B DVI / Logitech MX1000

02-02-2006, 09:30 PM	#4
bigben2k Responsible for 2% of all the posts here. Join Date: May 2002 Location: Texas, U.S.A. Posts: 8,302	Re: Swiftech MCW-60 Finally, presented with interior pics! Thank you! Yep, cheaper (more cost efficient) design. Again, 'bout time. I suspect that Storm wasn't a big hit. __________________ WBTA (Water Block Testing Alliance) Nordic Hardware WC 101

02-02-2006, 11:03 PM	#5
snowwie Cooling Savant Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: New Jersey Posts: 154	Re: Swiftech MCW-60 why do you need ramsinks? what is wrong with the stock/reference ram heatsink on nvidia cards? I think a lot of people didn't like the push-fits, and swiftech lost sales as a result. 1/2" barbs are key.

02-03-2006, 12:05 AM	#7
Budwise Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 29	Re: Swiftech MCW-60 when i installed the pushfits i was like WTF? Somehow though, i installed everything as it instructed and that thing is dry as a bone. __________________ AMD Opteron 170 Naked CCBWE 0546XPMW / DFI UT NF4 Ultra-D / X1900XT Flashed to XTX - Swiftech MCW55 / 2GB OCZ Platinum EB 3-3-2-7 1T / Sound Blaster X-Fi / Swiftech Apex Kit with Storm G4 / OCZ Powerstream SLI 600W PSU / Plextor 716SA SATA DVD Burner / 74GB SATA Raptor 10K rpm / 250GB SATA Hitachi Deskstar 7K250 / Thermaltake Armor / Samsung 940B DVI / Logitech MX1000

02-03-2006, 12:59 AM	#8
Senater_Cache Cooling Savant Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: F L Posts: 125	Re: Swiftech MCW-60 Hey ricecrispy, they do in fact sell the sucker without ramsinks, its listed @ 44.60 BTW, me and rhino at cryo-laboratory.com are getting one prolly monday. Will post internal pics, not that there is nay mystery, but ehh.

02-03-2006, 04:04 AM	#10
ricecrispi Cooling Savant Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: california Posts: 429	Re: Swiftech MCW-60 Hey ricecrispy, they do in fact sell the sucker without ramsinks, its listed @ 44.60 Im interested them.

02-04-2006, 01:18 PM	#12
shadowing Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: South California Posts: 26	Re: Swiftech MCW-60 I wonder if this new block would be the Maze 4, or the MP-01 in terms of performance.

02-04-2006, 05:30 PM	#13
maxSaleen Cooling Savant Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 383	Re: Swiftech MCW-60 Looks to be a good performer, IMO. At $45, I think it's also a good value. Agree about the fittings. I think it would be interesting to bundle the Apogee, MCW-60, and MCW-30 as a package for $90. I'd bite at that.

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