MCR120-FBRB™ 120mm Radiator-Fan-RadBox Kit

The MCR120-FBRB™ 120mm Radiator/Fan/RadBox Kit is designed to allow installation of the radiator externally at the back of the case, using existing fan mounting points. It features a number of slots on its back plate so that users can attach it to 60mm, 80mm, 92mm or 120 fan mounting holes. The slots allow you to adjust the position of the assembly laterally, so as to clear cables on one side, and side-panel on the other.

A wide assortment of screws and spacers is also provided to accommodate just about any installation situation. The MCR120-FBRB™  also comes with a PCI pass-thru kit to route the tubes inside of the case. While convenience is definitely a strong asset to Swiftech’s “Radbox”, my favorite feature is that it also improve cooling performance of the entire system: lower temps at the CPU level, and lower temps inside the case, as we will see below.

This is a complete assembly that consists of a MCB-120 "Radbox", one MCR120-F Hi Performance Radiator and a 120x120x25mm Delta fan pre-assembled at the factory with 1/2" O/D vinyl tubing press fitted to the assembly.

Design Advantages:

• Allows interior/exterior installations versatility.
• Exterior Installation will result in better performance.
• Comes pre-assembled when purchased in kit form.
• The flow rate and performance characteristics are best on the market.

The kit has been pre-configured so that the fan will draw fresh air from outside of the chassis. It's always better to draw fresh air from outside the case as apposed to using warm air from inside the computer case. Installing this assembly outside the case can result in 2-3c lower temperatures and this is significant so this is the configuration we are going to use. External mounted we will go!

The MCR120-FBRB™ 120mm Radiator-Fan-RadBox Kit includes retention screws and CT-Joint 1/2" O/D quick connect fittings and all necessary fastening hardware to make installation quick and hassle free. The Radiator and Radbox can be mounted up-side-down, side ways and right side up, giving the same performance characteristics regardless of how you attach the assembly. The most ideal location and configuration are shown below.

Quick Facts:

The radiator used with the MCR120-FBRB™ is the world renowned Black Ice Pro. The Pro offers a better noise to performance ratio, it works better with a lower speed fan than the Black Ice Extreme.

The MCRES-525™ 5.25" Bay Reservoir

The patent pending MCRES-525™ is a reservoir designed to fit into 5 1/4" drive bays. The product is molded from high-density polyethylene for long term durability, and was specially designed to operate efficiently with high-pressure, high-flow pumps.

Design Advantages:

• Mounts easily like any 5-1/4” computer bay device.
• Manufactured with brass-threaded inserts allowing it to be installed without fear of cracks due to “bottoming out “ of the mounting screws.
• Recessed sides in the forward section of the reservoir provide ample clearance to use most standard 5 1/4" bay covers.
• Large fill hole allows for easy servicing.
• Guaranteed not to crack, chip, or break like many acrylic reservoirs. HDPE construction has superior chemical resistance compared to acrylic.
• Solid one piece vessel (not glued acrylic sheet like other bay reservoirs)

This MCRES-525™ is state of the art and allows a geometrically ideal filling station, making maintenance quick and easy. For best results Swiftech recommends this reservoir be installed at the highest point of the case allowing water maintenance to be a snap. Our stacker uses sliding rails so once installed in the bay area, our reservoir slides in and out for quick servicing!

Swiftech specifies that the MCRES525 fits into one 5 ¼” drive bay.  In my chassis however, I found that the drive rails configuration located the reservoir a little too high within a single slot, precluding me to install a CD just above it. So I had to free-up two spaces, which was not a problem, as I would rather have plenty of space for ease of maintenance and servicing of the reservoir anyways.