Swiftech Caldera 4870X2 waterblock unveiled

Posted on Monday, December 15 2008 @ 0:05 CET by Thomas De Maesschalck

Swiftech released the Caldera 4870X2 waterblock for the ATI Radeon HD 4870X2 graphics card. The kit features a copper waterblock that cools both GPUs, along with passive aluminum heatsinks for the memory, voltage mosfets and I/O chip. The Swiftech Caldera has a MSRP of $159.95.

Waterblock specifications:

Base plates: C110 copper with Diamond Pin Matrix
Housing body: Black Delrin
Housing lid: Clear Acrylic
Cover: Black anodized Aluminum
Inlet/outlet port threads: 1/4" BSPP (G 1/4)
LED: white, 12v, connects to graphics card fan plug
Thermal joint installation: thermal grease
Dimensions (Inch): 5.4 " (L) x 4 (W) x .86" (H)
Dimensions (Metric): 136mm (L) x 103mm (W) x 22mm (H)
Weight: 14.5 oz (411 g)

Heatsink specifications:

Material: black anodized 6061 Aluminum
Dimensions (Inch): 8.2" (L) x 3.6 (W) x .47" (H)
Dimensions (Metric): 208mm (L) x 93mm (W) x 12mm (H)
Weight: 6.4 oz (181 g)
Thermal joint installation: high thermal conductivity pad

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Thomas has been messing with computer since early childhood and firmly believes the Internet is the best thing since sliced bread. Enjoys playing with new tech, is fascinated by science, and passionate about financial markets. When not behind a computer, he can be found with running shoes on or lifting heavy weights in the weight room.

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