swiftech MCW5000-64 Installation Manual

Parts
MCW5000-64™ assembly
6-32 x 1 ¾ Philips screw
Nylon shoulder washers
This product is intended for expert users. Please consult with a qualified technician for installation. Improper installation may result in
damage to your components. Swiftech assumes no liability whatsoever, expressed or implied, for the use of these products, nor their
installation. The following instructions are subject to change without notice. Please visit our web site at
updates.
1. Before you install the MCW5000-64™ water-block:
a. Prepare two pieces of tubing of sufficient length to connect
to the rest of your circuit. The cuts must be square as shown in
figure 1 or leaks may occur:
Square cut
c. Spread a little bit of grease or simple
liquid soap around the tubing. It helps pushing
the tubes in, particularly with Clearflex tubing,
which features a very "sticky" surface.
2. Preparing your Motherboard
Remove the existing heat sink
Carefully clean the CPU.
Lightly coat the CPU with the provided thermal compound. Only a paper-thin coat is necessary. It should be applied
using preferably a razor blade, or a credit card, held between thumb and index at a 45-degree angle.
3. MCW5000-64™ water-block installation diagram
The MCW5000-64 water-block bolts onto AMD's validated plastic retention frame with two screw spring assemblies.
Please use the retention frame provided by your motherboard vendor. Remove the two existing screws that hold the
frame in place, place the water-block assembly onto the CPU, and use these two holes to bolt down the spring
assemblies, as shown on the schematic (figure 7) page.
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d. Fully insert both tubes into the fittings. The tip of the plastic tube inserts should
be flush with the inlet and outlet openings, as shown in figure 4 above. Inserting the
tubes requires a firm push, accompanied by a twisting motion.
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b. Install the provided plastic tube inserts at each end of the tubes,
as shown in figure 2: these inserts are absolutely imperative when
using any kind of soft tubing, such as vynil, ClearFlex, Taigon, etc...
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