Apogee vs MCW60

FooTemps · 02-15-2006, 06:29 PM

I was checking out the new MCW60 on swiftnets and looking at the dimensions since I might pick on up later. I also happened to have the apogee stats up since I'm still looking for a 90 degree barb solution for my apogee. After a little staring at the dimensions of both, I realized that THEY HAVE THE SAME BASE PLATE DIMENSIONS. Anybody have both to confirm this? I'd like to see if they have any difference for modding purposes. I know that the contact patch is different sizes, but I want to know if they share the same general dimensions. If they do, it could solve my little 90 degree elbow problem in a more aethetically pleasing manner.

Etacovda · 02-15-2006, 07:37 PM

They're identical parts, i think. Why bother making two different parts when you can injection mould two different tops... saves a HUGE amount of money. I dont know why other companies havent done this sooner.

Long Haired Git · 02-15-2006, 11:26 PM

The C/W chart for the Apogee shows a slight improvement over the MCW-60 for the same flow rate. Testing error or a difference?

Etacovda · 02-16-2006, 12:09 AM

ok, i lie

the bases are essientially the same, but not 100% so. Basically there will be a few minor changes, the major one i can see is half circle indents into the side to acommodate mounting.

Remember the top comes into the C/W rating too, so there could be slight differences in flow characteristics etc - they're incredibly similar. Im 99% sure the channel spec's are the same, no idea about the height though.

FooTemps · 02-16-2006, 03:14 AM

Thanks for the info. It's going to be a major help since I have an matx case and i don't have enough clearance for barbs on my apogee.

02-15-2006, 06:29 PM	#1
FooTemps Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: WA, USA Posts: 49	Apogee vs MCW60 I was checking out the new MCW60 on swiftnets and looking at the dimensions since I might pick on up later. I also happened to have the apogee stats up since I'm still looking for a 90 degree barb solution for my apogee. After a little staring at the dimensions of both, I realized that THEY HAVE THE SAME BASE PLATE DIMENSIONS. Anybody have both to confirm this? I'd like to see if they have any difference for modding purposes. I know that the contact patch is different sizes, but I want to know if they share the same general dimensions. If they do, it could solve my little 90 degree elbow problem in a more aethetically pleasing manner.

02-15-2006, 07:37 PM	#2
Etacovda Cooling Savant Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Dunedin NZ Posts: 735	Re: Apogee vs MCW60 They're identical parts, i think. Why bother making two different parts when you can injection mould two different tops... saves a HUGE amount of money. I dont know why other companies havent done this sooner. __________________ Hypocritical Signature I tried to delete: Procooling: where scientific principles are ignored because big corporations are immune to mistakes and oversights.

02-15-2006, 11:26 PM	#3
Long Haired Git Cooling Savant Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Sydney, Oz Posts: 336	Re: Apogee vs MCW60 The C/W chart for the Apogee shows a slight improvement over the MCW-60 for the same flow rate. Testing error or a difference? __________________ Long Haired Git "Securing an environment of Windows platforms from abuse - external or internal - is akin to trying to install sprinklers in a fireworks factory where smoking on the job is permitted." (Prof. Gene Spafford) My Rig, in all its glory, can be seen best here AMD XP1600 @ 1530 Mhz \| Soyo Dragon + \| 256 Mb PC2700 DDRAM \| 2 x 40 Gb 7200rpm in Raid-0 \| Maze 2, eheim 1250, dual heater cores! \| Full specifications (PCDB)

02-16-2006, 12:09 AM	#4
Etacovda Cooling Savant Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Dunedin NZ Posts: 735	Re: Apogee vs MCW60 ok, i lie the bases are essientially the same, but not 100% so. Basically there will be a few minor changes, the major one i can see is half circle indents into the side to acommodate mounting. Remember the top comes into the C/W rating too, so there could be slight differences in flow characteristics etc - they're incredibly similar. Im 99% sure the channel spec's are the same, no idea about the height though. __________________ Hypocritical Signature I tried to delete: Procooling: where scientific principles are ignored because big corporations are immune to mistakes and oversights.

02-16-2006, 03:14 AM	#5
FooTemps Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: WA, USA Posts: 49	Re: Apogee vs MCW60 Thanks for the info. It's going to be a major help since I have an matx case and i don't have enough clearance for barbs on my apogee.

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