Aquero 4 / Aquastream Pump Upgrade
My Aquacomputer cooling system has been working happily in my system since 2006 and has seen two core system upgrades without changing anything. Until now….?
I’ve just upgraded to a new core based on an ASUS Maximus VII motherboard. The Win 8.1 device manager reports that the Aquaero 4 USB interface has been stopped and Aquasuite (any version) can’t find the controller. Is there any solution to this?
This is my current system:
Aquaero 4 (OS 4.22, Firmware 2.03)
Aquastream pump (not an XT) – With a daughter board controller on the Aquaero 4
Aquatube Reservoir
Plug & Cool Temp Sensor (in the Aquatube)
Thermaltake 360 x 120 radiator
4 x 3 pin fans (3 on the rad and 1 at top of case)
As it looks like I'm probably going to need an upgrade, I’m planning on buying an Aquaero 5 LT but I’m wondering if I'd need to upgrade/replace the Aquastream pump as well?
The current pump only has a single cable coming out of it with a 2-pin connector that plugs into the controller card. Can I simply plug this cable into the Aquaero 5 LT or would I need to buy one of the Aquastream XT upgrade kits?
Would the Aquastream XT upgrade kit allow me to monitor/control the speed of the pump? If so, do I need to buy any other cables?
If anyone has any other wisdom or advice to offer, I’d be really grateful