Okay so I'm sure there's another post similar to this but I ran a quick leak test on my new build last night for a few hours however I've got 2 ek 18w ddc in my loop an I can't believe how noises they are whining etc, they arnt bolted to anything only the flexible pipe that attaches to them so it's not a viabration sound, I have today order 2 EK d5 vario crop pumps to replace them, is this the better option? Appreciate your comments cheers
Ddc or d5??
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lol sorry i was thinking of the laing ddc, swiftech pumps. ppl says swiftech pumps are better there just a re-badged pump
I've used both and personally I've preferred my D5. It's quieter and also seems more powerful. I had a swiftech ddc which packed up after 2 years of moderate use. I was only pushing through one rad and a cpu block. I recently built my friend a computer with an ek res pump combo and the pump is so noisy I'm probably going to have to change it.
I'd certainly recommend the D5 over the ddc's. I hope you're not disappointed!
I'd certainly recommend the D5 over the ddc's. I hope you're not disappointed!
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I prefer D5s, i use DDCs when space is limited though.
After some good deals I ended up going DDC pumps, but I'm using heatsink on both, I was a little bit worried about heat.
I have a DDC 18W and a 10W, actually the 10W@12V makes a little whining noise and the 18W is almost quiet.
The 10W is in a Bay reservoir and the 18W is using a top.
But I'm running them at 10.5V and both are quiet at this voltage.
I have a DDC 18W and a 10W, actually the 10W@12V makes a little whining noise and the 18W is almost quiet.
The 10W is in a Bay reservoir and the 18W is using a top.
But I'm running them at 10.5V and both are quiet at this voltage.
Great news. Just note that D5 is great with most loops but once you put in restrictive elements then DDCs are better.