Arcygenical
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Morning lads.
Just wondering if there's any good guides to pumps about. I really don't know anything about what to look for, what sort of pressure I'd need or... anything else really. Thanks a lot.
An MCP655 is pretty much the best pump available. It's more reliable (although slightly less powerful than the DDC+ with a modded top) and is capable of powering though even the most demanding setups (think, quad SLI and a dual CPU type dealie). It's got a built in rheostat to control the flowrate which also reduces noise.
Hello everyone,
I know this has been asked before, but I can't exactly find a concise answer. I am looking to purchase a new pump for quieter operation, but maintain or increase my level of performance.
I currently am using a 2nd-hand AquaXtreme 50Z. It has gotten more noisy in the past few months or so, possibly due to age. I run a 1/2" ID system with 7/16 ID tubing (yes, I know 3/8 has almost no penalty now, but I built this external enclosure long before Cathar ran the recent tests.
I'm looking at the following pumps: D5, DDC, DDC+. I also see the DDC2, but is that not the DDC+?
Which one is the quietest overall yet yielding at least on-par performance to my AquaXtreme 50Z? I'm looking at the D5 simply because it has 1/2 fittings and has a speed control, thus I can adjust the level of noise.
Get a D5. At "2" it's totally silent... And I don't get any performance loss from going from "5" to "2" (that's right, not even a SINGLE degree).
The DDC+ with modded tops have a much higher failure rate.
is a shroud worthless if im going to be pulling with 2 fans, with this rad on the bottom of my case?
http://www.dangerden.com/store/product.php?productid=48
Shrouds only increase performance by 1-5% anyways... Generally around 2-3%, so I'd say they're worthless really. About the difference of adding in your SB to a loop with a double radiator...