Swiftech APEX ULTRA PLUS User Manual
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3.
MCW30
C
HIPSET COOLER INSTALLATION
Preamble
The MCW30 is shipped pre-assembled for installation with AMD compatible motherboards. If you own an AMD compatible motherboard,
simply follow the steps listed below. If you own an Intel compatible motherboard you can either leave the AMD brackets providing that
they do not interfere with components on your motherboard, or you can remove them. If you do remove the brackets, please use the
provided 4-40 x 5/16” socket screws to reassemble the water-block.
Motherboard compatibility list: Please refer to our list of known compatible motherboards on the MCW30 product page at:
http://www.swiftnets.com
Intel and AMD common installation steps
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The MCW30 chipset water-block may be installed in any direction. Simply rotate the water-block in your hand prior to fasten it to the
processor when you are filling up the circuit. This will purge it from any air bubbles.
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The inlet and outlet are interchangeable with respect to flow direction.
Assembly
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Install the fittings with their o-rings into the water block and 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.
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Remove the existing heat sink from your motherboard.
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Apply the provided Arctic Céramique thermal compound to the CPU following the comprehensive installation instructions provided
here: http://www.arcticsilver.com/ceramique_instructions.htm
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Install the Mcw30 water-block following the individual installation schematic for each type of CPU socket provided hereafter.
Intel setup
AMD setup
AMD Motherboards installation: See schematic on the next page. Removal of the motherboard is
necessary to install the mountings posts
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Remove the existing heatsink
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Install the two mounting posts 11 as shown in the schematic and fasten them with the nuts 13 and washes 14.
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Clean off the CPU with a degreaser, and spread some of the included thermal compound over it
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Install the MCW30 on the chip.
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Install the springs 9, tension limiters 10, and knurled knobs 12
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Gradually and alternatively fasten the knobs until the proper tension is reached: an equal amount of tension is provided by the
tension limiters. Do not overtighten the knobs!
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Installation is now complete.