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Butcher · 02-07-2005, 09:05 AM

Recently added a couple of GPU blocks to my system, and they're pretty restrictive. Am thinking I may need a different pump. Currently run an eheim 1250, it's good, very quiet and does the job, but may not have enough head capacity.
I'm thinking maybe a MCP650 due to high pressure head, or some sort of alternative with similar or better high pressure drop performance.
So the questions:
How noisy is the MCP650? Assume it'll be mounted on a foam block to reduce induced vibration.
Will running it at ~14V (or more?) reduce lifetime significantly? I noticed 14V is the max listed on swiftech's site, wondering if the rated lifetime is for 12V operation only or anything in the 6-14V range. bill?
Any other pumps that would be a good buy (would prefer not to spend silly money)?

02-07-2005, 09:05 AM	#1
Butcher Thermophile Join Date: May 2001 Location: UK Posts: 1,064	Pump ponderings Recently added a couple of GPU blocks to my system, and they're pretty restrictive. Am thinking I may need a different pump. Currently run an eheim 1250, it's good, very quiet and does the job, but may not have enough head capacity. I'm thinking maybe a MCP650 due to high pressure head, or some sort of alternative with similar or better high pressure drop performance. So the questions: How noisy is the MCP650? Assume it'll be mounted on a foam block to reduce induced vibration. Will running it at ~14V (or more?) reduce lifetime significantly? I noticed 14V is the max listed on swiftech's site, wondering if the rated lifetime is for 12V operation only or anything in the 6-14V range. bill? Any other pumps that would be a good buy (would prefer not to spend silly money)? __________________ Once upon a time, in a land far far away...