Swiftech H20-8500 Series Water Cooling Kit

Company: Swiftech
Product: Swiftech H20-8500 Series Water Cooling Kit
Street Price: ~$230 USD
Date Reviewed: April 9, 2004
Reviewed By: Daniel Swords aka rds0811
Rating: (4.5/5)

FBK525 Fill / Bleed Assembly:

The FBK525 fill/bleed assembly with MCP300 pump is pre-assembled on a tray designed to fit in a 5.25" drive bay. This is a slight generalization on Swiftech's part as it doesn't fit in ANY 5.25" bay, but one with extra headroom (as the assembly is about 1.5 times the height of a 5.25" bay). The assumption is that the top 5.25" bay in your case will be taller than the others and will be used for the kit. Although the pump is pre-mounted on the assembly, Swiftech also provides some suction-cup folding feet which will allow it to be attached to a smooth surface. The advantage of this fill/bleed is that it eliminates the need for a reservoir and makes the process of filling a WC system a snap. Also, once the system is bled it is completely maintenance free, with no refilling needed.

The kit uses the same quick-connect system as the water block. The MCP300 pump is rated for 300GPH and is powered using with an AC cord and activated through a PSU relay kit. The relay has a special setting for filling/bleeding that allows the pump to run when the computer is turned off. This allows the kit to be leak tested after installation without harming the computer.

Swiftech spec's and features for the MCP300:

The MCP300™ pump is a magnetically powered centrifugal pump, configured to work inline, in liquid cooling computer applications.

It's compact design, ultra quiet, and powerful motor, make it ideally suited for heavy duty cooling in environments where space is at a premium.

• Heavy Duty Flow Rate: up to 330 GPH
• Compact Design
• Quiet Operations
• Convenient, and safe built-in quick-connect fittings
• ˝" OD tubing standard for optimal flow rate in P/C environment, also supports larger or smaller sizes tubing with optional accessories listed below
• Safe, and Versatile installation
• No maintenance when used with de-mineralized water, and anti-fungal additives (e.g. common antifreeze, Zerex™, Red Line™, etc..).

HydrX:

HydrX is a special Swiftech coolant additive that prohibits oxidation, formation of algae, and improves heat transfer. It comes in a small bottle and is to be mixed with 33oz. of distilled/purified water. It gives the water a cool green tint as well.