The Swiftech MCW-NBMAX Asus North Bridge Liquid Cooling Block is a North Bridge waterblock designed in collaboration with the Asus® Corporation as an alternative to their "Fusion" waterblock. The block uses standard G1/4" threaded ports so that it can use an assortment of fittings making it compatible with any liquid cooling system. The block features an unrestricted internal chamber designed to minimize pressure drop when used in high-flow applications.
- Removable 1/4" BSPP fittings allowing the use of 1/2", 3/8" or 1/4" tubing (shipped with 1/2" and 3/8" chrome plated brass barb fittings).
- Unrestricted water chamber to minimize pressure drop in high-flow applications and promote better overall system thermal performance.
- A sober design matching that of current Swiftech high-end waterblocks such as the Apogee GTZ.
Motherboard Compatibility & Retention mechanism
The MCW-NBMAX is compatible with the Asus Maximus II formula, and the Rampage Extreme; it is also expected to be compatible with upcoming high-end Asus motherboards that will feature the Fusion water-block in removable version.
Overall quality & attention to details
Exceptional quality and attention to details: the copper base is lapped and mirror polished to promote optimum thermal conductivity, and passivated to slow down surface oxidation.