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The patent pending MCRES-MICRO is a small form factor reservoir designed to operate quietly and reliably with high flow pumps such as Swiftech's MCP350 and MCP655 models (3/8" and 1/2" lines). The patent pending design features an angled baffle forcing the turbulent flow at the bottom of the reservoir. This allows it to function without air entrainment at low fluid levels and affords extended usage without refills of approximately 2 years.

Features:Small size: 4 x 3 x 1.5" (100x76x38mm)Separated from the pumpAnchoring ears, and velcro padsSpecially designed for high-flow pumpsPatent pending baffle designCosmetic appealBuilt-in reliability1/2" and 3/8" barbs includedFill-port cap and NPSM barb fittings use O-ring

Benefits:Can be installed in most systems including many small form factor cases without sacrificing a CD-ROM bay.Can fit in smaller spaces than integrated pump/reservoir setups.Easy to install against case panels, either with the supplied velcro pads, or permanently with screws.No annoying sloshing sounds and completely free of any air entrainment even at the lowest possible operating levels.Approximately 24 month of continuous operations without refills (*) in 3/8" systems, and 18 months in 1/2" systems.Transparent acrylic panel construction.Stress related cracks found in other acrylic constructions is eliminated by design: straight NPSM threads do not induce stress compared to NPT (tapered) threads.Universal use with high flow systems.Highest reliability thanks to O-ring seal.

(*) Refills are necessary to compensate for the evaporation of the fluid through vinyl lines which are slightly porous. The above specifications are estimated from actual tests performed for a duration of 10 months, with a system composed of MCW6000 waterblock, MCR120 radiator and MCP350 pump, 6 feet of 3/8" vinyl tubing, and operating 24x7.


Sloshing sounds and air entrainment explained

One of the problems encountered with high-flow pumps is that the powerful jet created at the return line generates a high amount of turbulence and bubbles inside the reservoir. In a shallow reservoir, such as those used in 3 1/2 or 5 1/4" bays, the water sloshing inside the container makes annoying sounds, and at low levels bubbles tend to be entrained back into the system, reducing cooling efficiency. Even when sloshing sounds and turbulence are properly controlled such as in Swiftech's MCRES-1000 for instance, refills in shallow reservoirs tend to be more frequent as the fluid level operating range (distance between minimum level and maximum level) is much shorter. The MCRES-MICRO eliminates these problems.

Specifications:Material: Clear acrylic laser-cut panelDimensions: see schematic aboveMaximum capacity: 4.5 fl oz (133 cc)Shipped with (2) each 3/8" and 1/2" barb fittingsRecommended cooling fluid: distilled water + 5% Swiftech's Hydrx

Includes:Reservoir(2) 3/8" barbs(2) 1/2" barbs(1) fill-port plugMounting screws(2) Velcro padshttp://www.frozencpu.com/ex-res-80.html?id=doFeuIDT