Better Waterblock

Heatsinkguy

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• Nov 23, 2003

• #1

Which waterblock is better?
1) SwifTech MCW5002-P
http://www.directron.com/mcw5002p.html

2) MCW5000-P by Swiftech
http://coolerguys.com/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=957

(Please dont say neither)

 

sbud

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• Nov 23, 2003

• #2

The first one

 

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Heatsinkguy

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• Nov 23, 2003

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why do you say?

 

sbud

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• Nov 23, 2003

• #4

Well, the first one is a newer version of the second one. If you want all the technical details backing that up, it's right over at Swiftech

 

ILikeMy240sx

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• Nov 23, 2003

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5002 has lower center of mass so its not much weight load on the core. Also due to its lower profile, water velocity/pressure is increased.

 

deathBOB

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• Nov 23, 2003

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I think thier both identical on the inside, but the 5002 is made for /2 inch tubing. Their both the same price to i think

 

gungeek

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• Nov 23, 2003

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The only difference between the 5000 rev 2 and 5002 is the size of tubing used without adapters. The quick-locks on the 5000 are made for 1/2" OD tubing while the 5002 has barbs for 1/2" ID tubing. Read swiftechs page (www.swiftnets.com) for a better explanation.

 

ILikeMy240sx

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oooo my bad. I thought that 5002 had some other mods besides the tubing size. sorry guys my mistake

 

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• Nov 24, 2003

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You wouldn't have to buy the 1/2 inch hose barb adapters($4.00) with the 5002, so figure that in the price.

The 5000 he listed is not the rev2 though, is it? It has the older style logo on it: no star on the I, no tm, and thinner lettering. Looks just like my 5000 rev1, which is a great block.