Res/top for D5 small form factor

[Tackle_Berry]

I stopped watercooling a few years back and moved to an aircooled mini-itx build but still have everthing kicking around, now looking at going back to watercooling but will need another res and pump top for my old D5. I do have my old top but it was used in conjuction with a tub res that I through out. What do people recommend keeping the size right down?

I have seen the Alphacool Eisdecke are these any good? Are there other similar options?

Cheers.

 

[Jay85]

Need abit more info, what case are you building in first of all?

I've used the D5 variant of this with the pump/res combo and it was a good setup. Can't fault alphacool products, been using them for the past 7 years.

 

[Tackle_Berry]

Not sure yet, currently using an Phantelx Evolv ITX which isn't any good for a 45mm 240mm rad or bigger so will be looking to change. Forgetting the case I will still want to use a some type of micro pump/top.

 

[3t3P]

I have the eisdecke or however it's spelt, it's fine but I find it hard to get a seal with the lid, it just doesn't seem to engage the print quite fully.

So eventually water evaporates slowly but surely. I suppose transportation would be an issue also if the loop is full.

 

[LePhuronn]

D5 is a big big for SFF builds IMO, plus you'd benefit more from head pressure as SFF tube routes are going to be a bit tighter and likely have more adapters. To that end go DDC, much smaller footprint.

 

[Toothy1911]

I went a little unusual and ordered an Icemancooler DX5. They do a short and long one. It's quite similar to the Heatkiller D5, but cheaper.
Really impressed with the quality.