Replacment external Zalman Reserator pump?

Mr Bulbous · 4 May 2006 at 00:07

I've had the Zalman Reserator 1 now for a couple of years or so, as other users are aware ... the pump develops a rattle after awhile, obtained a free replacement from the importer that after 6 months also started to rattle, now have another pump on the way.

But draining and dismantling the Reserator system to change the internal pump really is a chore.

Can anyone recommend an external pump I can use with the Reserator that will fit its diameter of tubing that is silent and up to the task of cooling the CPU and GPU?

While I'm writing, has anyone tested the new? Zalman Reserator cooling fan, that looks like it clips onto the top of the tower, if so ... does it make any difference to temperatures? The tower does get warm with extended use and with summer approaching the ambient room temperatures will be going up.

Cheers.

jellybeard999 · 4 May 2006 at 00:15

id say the Swiftech MCP350 or DangerDen DDC (same thing) would be the best bet

Minstadave · 4 May 2006 at 00:23

I've seen a Ehiem 1048 used instead, I think Badass on here is the guy to ask

Mr Bulbous · 4 May 2006 at 00:40

Thanks for the advice guys, are these pumps available here on OcUK? And they definitely fit the Zalman diameter tubing ... right?

Maybe Baddass can chime in? he was very helpful on my original Reserator and Dell 2405 LCD questions.

Also, has anyone tried the Zalman fan I've seen on Zalman's own web site to assist the Reserator in cooling? So long as it has a noticeable difference in cooling the unit and is not to expensive, I'll give it a go.

Zalman spec for Reserator fan unit

daven1986 · 4 May 2006 at 02:11

the unit is about £25 i believe, and should help in cooling a lot. £25 isn't too much, and as you say summer is almost here!

daven

Mr Bulbous · 4 May 2006 at 04:08

Do you mean the new Zalman Reserator fan cooling unit ... or the afore mentioned alternative pumps?

daven1986 · 4 May 2006 at 09:26

the cooling kit

Drazic · 4 May 2006 at 13:21

Think it can kock 10c off temps maybe more!!

Probs better off making you own and the kit they have is pretty loud

I have a Eheim 1048 spear if ya weant it. The hose will fit over it perfectly mate...not sure if it will fit inside it but it'll defo shift the water and is totaly silent

Minstadave · 4 May 2006 at 13:26

Just point a big desk fan at the reserator, that'll do the job

Malenko · 4 May 2006 at 13:33

Hey I know, Why don't you just get a mini fridge and..... LOL

Mr Bulbous · 4 May 2006 at 13:51

Drazic said:
Think it can kock 10c off temps maybe more!!

Probs better off making you own and the kit they have is pretty loud

I have a Eheim 1048 spear if ya weant it. The hose will fit over it perfectly mate...not sure if it will fit inside it but it'll defo shift the water and is totaly silent

That's very generous of you, drop me a line at Bandit1200S at hotmail.com and I'll reimburse you.

Thanks :cool:

Drazic · 4 May 2006 at 17:20

Add ya to msn mate