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bobkoure · 09-12-2006, 10:31 AM

Sounds like the cooling-for-quiet folks might want to check out the Innovatek HPPS pump. It's a modded Eheim 1046 (runs on 12VDC, slightly different impeller) that's quieter than AC-powered 1046s and provides pressure similar to a 1048.
You need to couple it with a block that doesn't rely on high pressure or flow (the now-obsolete Swiftech 6000 was a perfect match).
This pump is quieter than Nexxus fans sub 7V (probably more like 5 - I use noisemagic nmts to control fan speed - spec says minimum of 5V). Yes, it vibrates a bit, but that just requires some foam underneath, no contacting the side of the pump to something rigid in the case (so no need for a full foam surround) and making sure the vibrations don't travel through the hose (so no stiff hose - I mostly use soft silicone).
That said, if there's a way to be as quiet with air (and maybe do a bit of o/c) I'm all for it. There's no worrying about your coolant level with heat pipes.
We were talking about the Scythe SN1CF, right? Wonder how that'd do with non-case-air ducted to it...?

09-12-2006, 10:31 AM	#10
bobkoure Cooling Savant Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: USA - Boston area Posts: 798	Re: About to refurbish 18 month old loop & New PC on the horizon Sounds like the cooling-for-quiet folks might want to check out the Innovatek HPPS pump. It's a modded Eheim 1046 (runs on 12VDC, slightly different impeller) that's quieter than AC-powered 1046s and provides pressure similar to a 1048. You need to couple it with a block that doesn't rely on high pressure or flow (the now-obsolete Swiftech 6000 was a perfect match). This pump is quieter than Nexxus fans sub 7V (probably more like 5 - I use noisemagic nmts to control fan speed - spec says minimum of 5V). Yes, it vibrates a bit, but that just requires some foam underneath, no contacting the side of the pump to something rigid in the case (so no need for a full foam surround) and making sure the vibrations don't travel through the hose (so no stiff hose - I mostly use soft silicone). That said, if there's a way to be as quiet with air (and maybe do a bit of o/c) I'm all for it. There's no worrying about your coolant level with heat pipes. We were talking about the Scythe SN1CF, right? Wonder how that'd do with non-case-air ducted to it...?