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Brians256 · 05-15-2006, 08:51 AM

OK, some notes from the weekend. I've complained that the D5 pump is too noisy for me, but I actually went out and did something about it. I bought a DDC.

Dang, but that makes a difference!

This particular system still isn't where I want it, but that is because I'm using an old Koolance case and their fans. Even on the low setting, the fans aren't quiet. The rad is a thicker BIX3 (I think that is the type, because there aren't any markings on it, and I have lost it's original box). Really, I think I could get a really quiet system if I wasn't running 3 80mm fans. I was to the point where I didn't think it was possible, but I am swinging the other way now.

Is it cost effective? No way! I just spent $90 for a pump! If I was building a new system, I would probably still go with air because I'm struggling to find time to do just about anything these days, and water systems really want maintenance. Still fun though.

05-15-2006, 08:51 AM	#15
Brians256 Pro/Staff Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Klamath Falls, OR Posts: 1,439	Re: A challenge! OK, some notes from the weekend. I've complained that the D5 pump is too noisy for me, but I actually went out and did something about it. I bought a DDC. Dang, but that makes a difference! This particular system still isn't where I want it, but that is because I'm using an old Koolance case and their fans. Even on the low setting, the fans aren't quiet. The rad is a thicker BIX3 (I think that is the type, because there aren't any markings on it, and I have lost it's original box). Really, I think I could get a really quiet system if I wasn't running 3 80mm fans. I was to the point where I didn't think it was possible, but I am swinging the other way now. Is it cost effective? No way! I just spent $90 for a pump! If I was building a new system, I would probably still go with air because I'm struggling to find time to do just about anything these days, and water systems really want maintenance. Still fun though.