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SirJinks

SirJinks

SirJinks

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When looking at the EK integrated pumps and reservoirs, whats the difference between the D5 pump and the DDC 3.2? For the pump itself the DDC is more expensive so I would assume is a higher performer but in an integrated kit the D5 is the more expensive.
 
D5 is imo the better pump, its variable either through speed settings or pwm is generally regarded as quieter and has less problems with overheating although im not sure how big an issue that last bit actually is, however its large, like twice the size of the ddc. Performance wise they trade blows and both have more than enough grunt to run most systems. Theres no right or wrong option but if your tight for space get the ddc if you want something you can tune to your system and noise / performance requirements get the d5
 
stuie said:
D5 is imo the better pump, its variable either through speed settings or pwm is generally regarded as quieter and has less problems with overheating although im not sure how big an issue that last bit actually is, however its large, like twice the size of the ddc. Performance wise they trade blows and both have more than enough grunt to run most systems. Theres no right or wrong option but if your tight for space get the ddc if you want something you can tune to your system and noise / performance requirements get the d5
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I think both pumps are actualy quite similar. the ddc has quite a bit more head pressure ? whilst the d5 has more liters per hour, its something like that. and there is an open debate which is better from what I can remember.

as for the heat issue, that has been sorted with the heatsink kit that you can buy.

and generaly as you rightly siadi think the main difference is this, if your tight on room. ie mini itx or micro stayle cases some times your better of with a ddc and if you have a larger type case you have more room for a bigger pump, ie the d5.

I also believe there are pvm versions of the ddc now, whilst not as good in the fact you can change the speed of the pump via the actual pump, you can also do this via software the same as pvm d5s
 
So is a DDC pump capable of running a loop covering cpu and singel vga card and 2 x 240 rads?

Secondly, on the EK DDC pump with pwm can you ONLY change the pump speed through the PWM or is there also a means via the hardware if you don't want to use PWM?
 
SirJinks said:
So is a DDC pump capable of running a loop covering cpu and singel vga card and 2 x 240 rads?

Secondly, on the EK DDC pump with pwm can you ONLY change the pump speed through the PWM or is there also a means via the hardware if you don't want to use PWM?
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Your first question I do not know the true answer. they are on the site atm really cheap, so you could just buy x2 of them but not the ek ones ofc.

The second question. I believe you could use a fan controller or a aquacomputer, or via the bios ?

Hope it helps

Edit : here is the link tot he shop

http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18622087

Yes you would have to buy a dual top or x2 single ones but then I still believe its a bargain. or you could just go for a d5(speace permitted)
 
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Thanks for asking.

I think I'm kinda there with my answers. At this stage I'm just thinking ahead and researching, I'm on air at the moment but plan on getting a Phanteks Evolv (providing it is ever released, hurry up Phanteks) and am thinking about moving to watercooling with the aim of a quiet pc rather than extreme overclocking. It sounds like a D5 is a better option but if not possible then I would probably go for the Laing DDC 3.25 + EK Heatsink + EK top / res.

It's all abit of a money sink isn't it.
 
yes defiantly is a money sink lol. when I have finished at the end of the month, my wc build will be around £600, but I have not scrimped or got any cheap items, I have gone all out, sure I could have saved some money here and there. but I thought what the hell and just went for it lol.

Plus with water cooling, you can generally use most of the items on other builds or if you upgrade.
 
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