Pump advice needed

[mast3r]

Guys,



I am sure most are now aware that i am about to buy a new rig with me forum spam of late! ha.



I need some advice please, I currently have an MCP655 of around 10 years old (maybe more!) with an EK Top, one of these:

there is no PWM/Tach on it, just power, i don't know the run hours etc.

I have an EK MultiRes X2 250ML screwed directly into the top of the block, like this:

 

[mast3r]

So i dont know if it will be worth me investing in a new EK pump and res combo or make use of what i have here, ideally would like RGB to fall in line with the rest of the build but not massively important.
I would also like to save funds but i dont want to just be "Oh that will do"

i am going for a similar build to this:

so i need to be mindfull of how i can mount my current Res&Pump Combo

Perhaps i can use a radiator bracket/mount and get some new RES brackets?

 

[MikeTimbers]

Pumps last for ever (touch wood). If you have one, use it. You can get a replacement reservoir with RGB if you really must.

 

[Smffy]

Look at it this way, you’re spending all that money and it lasted you absolutely ages last time. Spend £100 and get a new pump combo and enjoy quieter life and RPM control.

Don’t regret something small in a few months

 

[8 Pack]

RGB is awful!!!

Pump will be fine!!!

 

[mast3r]

GThanks guys,
I am using my old pump with a new 140EK top, i figured it was working so save the doh, i am however now thinking just like Smffy said, should have replaced with a PWM jobbie, can be done pretty easy later down the line,.