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MCW30 Mod
Without me having to disassemble my entire loop to find out , does anyone know if the copper base plate of an MCW30 chipset block is thick enough to take an 1/8" drill bit and drill ever so slightly down from the inside to roughen up the inner surface area so i can create some turbulance as the water passes through it ? my MB temps idle in the 40's and that just isnt good enough for me.i figured if i could create some turbulance , it might drop my temps a little.
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The copper plate is 1/8" thick. I know because I'm holding one right now.
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sweet !!! 1/8" is plenty for be...i just have to make sure i set the drill press correctly..... anyone here think this is a viable mod to do ? seems like it should work.....
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I won't see why it wouldn't work although I'd try re-seating the block before drilling it. If you're using a the default spring installation set up, the tubing may cause a "rocking" effect on the block and that results in improper contact between the block and the chip. Make sure it's sitting on the chip properly.
__________________If you're going to take the block off anyway, why don't you go for the hard mounting kit?
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Alrighty then. If you see an improvement, post pics. I'm sure there are people out there who'd love to do something like what you're doing...as long as it yields results ;D
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results will definitely be posted , pics too.....i dont know why Swiftech doesnt alter their design with something like this...i just have to bring myself to take my loop apart ...AGAIN...lol
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