2 D5's or one? Needs some help deciding.

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So I already own 2 D5's one is a variable speed the other is not. I'm still making my list of parts for my 900D build so I do have a lot of space.

I'm pretty set on getting an Aqualis Reservoir.
This is just a link for the top but it shows the entire assembly. I'm thinking 450 ML size with LED housing etc.
http://www.frozencpu.com/products/i..._for_D5_Pumps_Compatible_w_Aqualis_41094.html

Or maybe a monsoon bay resevoir (someone talk me out of this haha).
http://www.frozencpu.com/products/1...rol_-_Matte_Black_w_Black_Trim_M2-D5P-MB.html

The problem with either of these setups is only they only use 1 D5, but do I need 2?
Another Option would be a dual top block for the D5's then hook them up to this:
http://www.frozencpu.com/products/1...servoir_w_LED_holder_-_Nano_Coated_34040.html

I do like the way the internal reservoir looks. (similar setup below) http://s1279.photobucket.com/user/S...65-9458-00000293A665379D_zpsb7836cbb.jpg.html

Opinions?

I'm thinking a single pump internal reservoir, is a clean easy install, so I'm leaning this direction, but if there's a huge benefit to 2 pumps linked by an aftermarket top and then run up to the reservoir (requiring 2 holes to be drilled as in picture above) then that is fine.
 
Dual pumps generally aren't really needed in terms of performance; they're more for redundancy. So, it's up to you to determine if the additional cost (opportunity cost in your case)/noise/space/etc. is worth the peace of mind.

Personally, I'd go for a single pump and whichever res allows me to best decouple the pump, which would definitely not be a bay-style res (i.e., the Monsoon).
 
I agree with cruiza, choose a single pump, dual aren't really needed for performance. Tho if u have a quality case, u can decently decouple the bay res. Mine doesn't rattle at all and stays quiet, though I've got the xspc that costs alot less.
 
Wow, thanks for your guy's advice.

So it is definitely better to decouple the pump from the reservoir? And here I was liking the idea of keeping them together:

Takes up less space that way.
- Makes installation of the pump simple.
- Uses less fittings since it is integrated.
- May obfuscate the need to drill 3/4th inch holes into the case to route tubes.

The Monsoon (V2) with integrated pump is supposed to be easier to bleed than most Bay Reservoirs, and includes LEDs and a place for silver bullets too. I was actually starting to lean towards that one, but I have never owned a Bay Reservoir, I have only used T-lines. When people say it is hard to bleed them, is it really harder than a T-Line?
 
nissanztt90 said:
No i definitely think you should keep them together for the reasons you listed. I personally dont like bay reservoirs especially if you want a pump res combo...seems like it would end up being loud. I went with this and put a layer or 2 of thin foam on the bottom.

http://www.frozencpu.com/products/1...w_Blue_LED_Light_-_Acrylic.html?tl=g30c97s152

Thats the one i use. It works, i like it.
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I'm sure it works fine. I'm trying to avoid any acrylic in my system though, although I was tempted to get the monsoon since it uses glass filled nylon acrylic for the window. The aquacomputer uses borocilicate glass, but boy do you pay a premium for it :p

Ok so the monsoon is out then. Which leaves me with the awquacomputer aqualis, I can get the attached one for the reasons above, or the detached one + any dual delrin top for 2 D5's in series. Sounds like my best option is to get the all inclusive one since I should not need 2 pumps.
 
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