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- Nov 10, 2004
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MCR220-DRIVE Dual 120mm heat exchanger with integrated pump, Black, including 1/2" & 3/8" fittings, and mounting screws $196.95
MCR320-DRIVE Triple 120mm heat exchanger with integrated pump, Black, including 1/2" & 3/8" fittings, and mounting screws $209.95
Way to expensive IMO
120mm topnotch cooling :
One MCP655 pump + a Feser X-Changer 240 will set you back ~ $175 (plus connectors)
One MCP655 pump + a Feser X-Changer 360 will set you back ~ $ 205 (plus connectors)
140 mm ?
One MCP655 pump + a GTX Gen Two Xtreme 280 will set you back ~ $175 (add connectors to that price)
One MCP655 + a GTX Gen Two Xtreme 420 will set you back ~ $210 (without connectors here too)
The MCR Drive Heat Exchangers is far too expensive for my taste - and considering their installation issues, and nothing more than middle performance - I think Swiftech just released a small niche product...
Well, Those are MSRP prices on the MCR Drive units. The street pricing should come in a bit lower. However, you point out why I'm skeptical of the value on these. There are e-tailers selling the MCR320-QP for less than $60. Add a DDC + res top, or a D5 + micro res, and the total price is ~ $150. Given that scenario, if it were me I'd buy the separate res + pump + rad.
Were i installing watercooling for pay, i would use the MCR Drive stuff, fewer points of failure and cleaner looks make a larger difference in a business situation.
Other then that... Not really.
This brings up an excellent point. Perhaps Swiftech will now be an option in the OEM market. Dell has to source their alienware coolers from somebody, and the MCR Drive system uses know reliable parts that perform very well. Maybe Swiftech can make a pitch to them.
If I built computers for money and I wanted to offer a WC option, there's no doubt this would be my system of choice.