help with pump options

gompka · 05-08-2005, 02:30 AM

ok i am going to a new watercooling setup and I need some help. I have the swifttech mcw5000-a water block, amd 2400+ and an amd graphics card soon which i will be adding a swifttech block for. I want to buy a black ice pro 120.2 dual fan radiator (quiet setup with decent cooling) what size pump should I use? and what size resevoir.

pHaestus · 05-08-2005, 09:37 AM

a) Size of reservoir doesn't affect performance. Choose one that fits in your case and you like the look of (if you swing that way).

b) For quiet setups I like: Eheim 1048, MCP350/DDC, and an undervolted Cooltechnica 50Z (my personal choice in my system).

jaydee · 05-08-2005, 09:48 AM

If you have a 5.25" bay open your pump and res combo is this http://www.swiftnets.com/products/MCRES-1000.asp.

pHaestus · 05-08-2005, 09:55 AM

yup pretty slick

gompka · 05-08-2005, 02:52 PM

you guys think that the swiftech pump will be good enough? I was using a 60gph pump before, generic, with a 1 foot head and it could barely handle the job. Also what type of anitcorrosion stuff do you guys recommend?

P.S.
Just got a bit low on funds do you think a single 120mm black ice radiator would do? or just eat mac and cheese for a while and get the dual? lol

jaydee · 05-08-2005, 05:42 PM

Should be good. That pump has a very high pressure rating for it's size. It has 13ft head cut off.

bobkoure · 05-08-2005, 07:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gompka

Just got a bit low on funds do you think a single 120mm black ice radiator would do? or just eat mac and cheese for a while and get the dual? lol

If you got low on funds, try the heater core to a montego (6x6 finned area or so, tubes can be just cut off and 1/2" ID tubing will fit right over) and a coolingworks shroud. The h/c should be under $40 and the shroud around $12.
You can still be quiet. A 120mm nexus fan (even PWMed a bit) pulls plenty of air through a montego core. As a bonus, it'll be easier to fit in the lower front of your tower case (if that's what you've got).

Of course, if you were going to buy the BIP II and wanted quiet, I'd suggest getting the thermochill PA160...

gompka · 05-08-2005, 08:07 PM

Ok so I think i will be getting the resovair/pump set from swifttech. Now I am still debating between BIP 120 or BIP 120.2 ? Would the 120.2 be overkill? All i am cooling is an amd 2400+ and a geforce fx series card. Also the swiftech pump seems really expensive what about the Hydor L20 would that work for me or is it a major downgrade from the swifttech?

gompka · 05-10-2005, 11:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jaydee116

If you have a 5.25" bay open your pump and res combo is this http://www.swiftnets.com/products/MCRES-1000.asp.

Well i got that combo, and a black ice pro 120 mm single radiator with a 120 mm nidec fan. If it doesn't work well i'm gonna bust some heads! lol

jaydee · 05-11-2005, 09:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gompka

Well i got that combo, and a black ice pro 120 mm single radiator with a 120 mm nidec fan. If it doesn't work well i'm gonna bust some heads! lol

lol, it should work pretty good.

05-08-2005, 02:30 AM	#1
gompka Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: chicago Posts: 11	help with pump options ok i am going to a new watercooling setup and I need some help. I have the swifttech mcw5000-a water block, amd 2400+ and an amd graphics card soon which i will be adding a swifttech block for. I want to buy a black ice pro 120.2 dual fan radiator (quiet setup with decent cooling) what size pump should I use? and what size resevoir.

05-08-2005, 09:37 AM	#2
pHaestus Big Player Making Big Money Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: irc.lostgeek.com #procooling.com Posts: 4,782	a) Size of reservoir doesn't affect performance. Choose one that fits in your case and you like the look of (if you swing that way). b) For quiet setups I like: Eheim 1048, MCP350/DDC, and an undervolted Cooltechnica 50Z (my personal choice in my system). __________________ Getting paid like a biker with the best crank... -MF DOOM

05-08-2005, 09:55 AM	#4
pHaestus Big Player Making Big Money Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: irc.lostgeek.com #procooling.com Posts: 4,782	yup pretty slick __________________ Getting paid like a biker with the best crank... -MF DOOM

05-08-2005, 08:07 PM	#8
gompka Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: chicago Posts: 11	Ok so I think i will be getting the resovair/pump set from swifttech. Now I am still debating between BIP 120 or BIP 120.2 ? Would the 120.2 be overkill? All i am cooling is an amd 2400+ and a geforce fx series card. Also the swiftech pump seems really expensive what about the Hydor L20 would that work for me or is it a major downgrade from the swifttech? Last edited by gompka; 05-09-2005 at 01:14 AM.

05-08-2005, 09:48 AM	#3
jaydee Put up or Shut Up Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Spokane WA Posts: 6,506	If you have a 5.25" bay open your pump and res combo is this http://www.swiftnets.com/products/MCRES-1000.asp.

05-08-2005, 02:52 PM	#5
gompka Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: chicago Posts: 11	you guys think that the swiftech pump will be good enough? I was using a 60gph pump before, generic, with a 1 foot head and it could barely handle the job. Also what type of anitcorrosion stuff do you guys recommend? P.S. Just got a bit low on funds do you think a single 120mm black ice radiator would do? or just eat mac and cheese for a while and get the dual? lol

05-08-2005, 05:42 PM	#6
jaydee Put up or Shut Up Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Spokane WA Posts: 6,506	Should be good. That pump has a very high pressure rating for it's size. It has 13ft head cut off.

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