A few Qs

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So I'm pretty much decided that I will do a custom loop for my next build but have a couple of questions.

Is there any advantage to buying a D5 PWM pump? I know everyone recommends D5 vario pumps but I'm not sure I see their benefit.

What's the best way to mount pumps and reservoirs? I was looking at sponge pads for the pump; they look pretty cool (not sure how you secure them though).

What fans should I use with a low fpi rad (between 10 and 20 fpi)? I am a MASSIVE quiet freak and so high fpi rads with pressure optimised fans are not looking very inviting to me.

Thanks :)
 
It can be turned up/down when needed. I like the vario because it's just set and forget. Turn it down until you can't hear it and leave it, it wont get louder if your temps increase.

Reservoirs generally come with mounting clips that you screw into your case - sometimes you'll have to drill holes, other times you can use existing ones. Pumps you will pretty much always have to drill holes to mount them. D5 tops come with mounting plates that you can use as a stencil to drill holes and then attach the pump and secure in place to the case. Foam pads fit between the case and the plate.

NoiseBlocker eLoops. They are the quietest fans I've used.

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NoiseBlocker eLoops. They are the quietest fans I've used.

I must be using them wrong, i know somebody said they're quieter in a certain config i just cannot remember if it's push or pull? I've got mine in push and honestly, even at 5v they're noisy (1900rpm ones, so 800rpm)

So will be swapping them out for poorer performing SP120s <--- even those are noisy, just slightly less annoying noise @the same rpm :)
 
I must be using them wrong, i know somebody said they're quieter in a certain config i just cannot remember if it's push or pull? I've got mine in push and honestly, even at 5v they're noisy (1900rpm ones, so 800rpm)

So will be swapping them out for poorer performing SP120s <--- even those are noisy, just slightly less annoying noise @the same rpm :)

They're apparently loud in pull with the blades facing downwards, though I'll be using that configuration and my 800rpm fans are almost silent - unless my ear is 5cm away I can't hear them.

I've used the quiet SP120s in a couple of builds and they are quite audible. The 8pack systems are now using the 1900rpm eLoops and even with 14 in there, you can just about hear a whisper.
 
They're apparently loud in pull with the blades facing downwards, though I'll be using that configuration and my 800rpm fans are almost silent - unless my ear is 5cm away I can't hear them.

I've used the quiet SP120s in a couple of builds and they are quite audible. The 8pack systems are now using the 1900rpm eLoops and even with 14 in there, you can just about hear a whisper.

Will double check then. I'm about 2m from the rig, doors open and honestly its an annoying buurrrrrrr noise! :D

Compared to AP15s these are annoying as hell, the SP120s are also annoying but not quite to this extent. Need slightly longer M4 screws to fit the AP15s onto this rad though, otherwise they would have been fitted. Love HWLabs rads, but for some reason only a handful of rads fit with their screws when mounting through a case rather than directly onto the rad :(
 
I'm just dreading hearing my DDC pump when I finally finish my new rig, everything else is silent. :(

Need slightly longer M4 screws to fit the AP15s onto this rad though, otherwise they would have been fitted. Love HWLabs rads, but for some reason only a handful of rads fit with their screws when mounting through a case rather than directly onto the rad :(

I've noticed that before on one or two SR1s. I always try to send feedback like this to the guys who deal with the company reps. :)
 
I'm just dreading hearing my DDC pump when I finally finish my new rig, everything else is silent. :(



I've noticed that before on one or two SR1s. I always try to send feedback like this to the guys who deal with the company reps. :)

Turn the DDC down i have mine connected to a fan controller. The one remaining HDD is the loudest thing in my pc.
 
Turn the DDC down i have mine connected to a fan controller. The one remaining HDD is the loudest thing in my pc.

If shawy is talking about his 9ine04 build, I don't think he has any room for a fan controller :( That is a fantastic idea, though. I think I might try that one in this next build. Especially as I want to put a pump cap/case on my pump and, with a vario pump, once the cap/case is on, you can't adjust the speed.
 

Apologies for the thread-jack.

When choosing fans, is it better to get the highest RPM and run it at lower speed or get something from the middle of the range? Does an 1800rpm fan at half speed sound the same as a 900rpm fan from the same range?

I can understand getting faster fans to give enough cooling if you need it, but assuming that you've got plenty of cooling and you've space for a fan controller, what's best?
 
Apologies for the thread-jack.

When choosing fans, is it better to get the highest RPM and run it at lower speed or get something from the middle of the range? Does an 1800rpm fan at half speed sound the same as a 900rpm fan from the same range?

I can understand getting faster fans to give enough cooling if you need it, but assuming that you've got plenty of cooling and you've space for a fan controller, what's best?

If the fans are good quality and will undervolt gracefully and your fan controller can undervolt them to a low enough RPM then go for the higher RPM fans if they're the same price. e.g. I was looking at an NZXT sentry fan controller and it can't go any lower than 40% voltage so I can't get the fastest NB e-loops because they wouldn't go quiet enough for my liking.
There shouldn't be any difference in performance so, if the mid speed or low speed options are cheaper then you might as well go for those
 
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