Which is the better pump/res combo?

[AgedIdiot]

Am currently running an Xspc kit which at its core has the X2O 750 Dual Bayres/Pump . -In summary although it does the job I have found this too noisy

Current loop is :-

Pump/res > 360 rad(roof) > cpu > 7950 > Pump res

Have bought a 2nd 7950 which I intend to incorporate into the loop ; along with a new 120 rad.

Intended loop to be either :-

Pump/res > 360 rad (roof) > cpu> 7950 > 7950> 120 rad (bottom)> Pump res

or

Pump res> 360(roof) > cpu > 120 (rear)> 7950>7950> pump /res

(In a corsair 800d case)

Thoughts as to which might be better?

Also decided that the old pump/res needs replacing as probably not powerful enough AND it's too noisy.

Have narrowed it down to 2/3 and would appreciate thoughts as to which would be best :-

1. The XSPC D5 Dual Bay Reservoir/Pump Combo V2

2. The OcUK Tech Lab - XSPC D5 Vario Pump & EK-D5 X-RES 100 CSQ Value Combo

3. As 2 above but with the 140 res rather than the 100 (worth the extra £10 ?)

Input much appreciated

SORRY - I intended to raise this in watercooling - if a mod could transfer it would be much appreciated

 

[scotsdragon]

I had same kit and had same issue with noise so I bought the d5 with ek top and ek res the difference is night and day noise wise and I have enough juice to add in the sort of setup your talking about with no issue the d5 will do the job np although remember is you get the combo or d5 and seperate you will have to drill two 4mm wholes to fit it (no issues tho b&q sell two 4 mmm metal drill bits very cheap in a pack if you don't have any), where as bay res you don't

 

[AgedIdiot]

Thanks - it will be one of the 2 Ocuk Tech Lab combo's then

Do you think paying the extra £10 for the (40%) larger res. is a good idea?

 

[Avenged7Fold]

Wont give you any more performance. Upgrade the res if you like the look of the bigger one.