Recent content by LamboJ

Apparently it is supposed to look like that when purchased new, according to Swiftech (the manufactuer). This is the response I got from them:

I'm following Skripka's suggestion to contact the manufacturer (thanks for that). I've just e-mailed the swiftech help e-mail, so I'll let you know you guys how they respond. I imagine they'd be concerned if a retailer is selling used/refurbed versions of their products as new, and if it is...

Well, it is sleeved, but that's because I paid to have it sleeved.

I purchased it at www.performance-pcs.com are they known for being a disreputable retailer? I sent them an e-mail with the attached pictures and this is the response I got: Hi Yes we have been through this before with other customers. We find this actually quite often with the pumps here. If...

Hi, I just purchased a new D5 pump (Swiftech MCP655-PWM) and the pump (to me) looks a bit used. Would you guys mind taking a look at attached pictures and let me know if that's what a new pump is supposed to look like? I don't mind the look given that it'll sit inside my reservoir (Monsoon...