Looking for a reservoir + D5 pump combo

[brighttail]

Hey all,

 

I'm looking to add a second reservoir+pump to my system and split my GPU/CPU cooling duties.   There is a restriction in size however, as it is going into my Enthoo Primo case on the left side.  I'm not very familiar with the better types of reservoirs out there so was looking for some guidance.   My main concern is the width as it needs to fit within the area shown or it will rub up against my PCI-e cards.  Here is a schematic of how small a space I got to work with.  The measurement is in millimeters. I think 100mm wide is about what I got to work with and about 150mm tall. And thanks!

 

[Skiiwee29]

likely wont work with any type of graphics card to mount it there. You would be better of getting like a bracket you can attach to a fan mount or something similar. 

 

Something like this: NOTE: They also have 120mm versions of this bracket as well. 

 

http://www.performance-pcs.com/pump-accessories/ek-uni-pump-bracket-140mm-fan-vertical.html

 

[brighttail]

Just now, legacy99 said:

likely wont work with any type of graphics card to mount it there. You would be better of getting like a bracket you can attach to a fan mount or something similar. 

 

Something like this: NOTE: They also have 120mm versions of this bracket as well. 

 

http://www.performance-pcs.com/pump-accessories/ek-uni-pump-bracket-140mm-fan-vertical.html

Nice bracket but I'm looking for the actual reservoir+Pump.

 

[cbc02009]

here's the dimensions for a d5. you likely won't be able to fit it back there, unfortunately.

 

 

Even the smaller version is still 160mm tall.

[brighttail]

Just now, cbc02009 said:

here's the dimensions for a d5. you likely won't be able to fit it back there, unfortunately.

 

Hmm It is a good width at 88, I think I have about 100.  Height at 187  yeah.   I have SOME lee-way with the height if I get the type of bracket that allows me to slide the reservoir up or down. I can move my rear fan up about 15-20mm to the full top position so maybe.... That is an EK version. I'll give it a look  see.

[cbc02009]

1 minute ago, brighttail said:

Hmm It is a good width at 88, I think I have about 100.  Height at 187  yeah.   I have SOME lee-way with the height if I get the type of bracket that allows me to slide the reservoir up or down. I can move my rear fan up about 15-20mm to the full top position so maybe.... That is an EK version. I'll give it a look  see.

The way the D5 is designed, I doubt there's much leeway in vertical adjustment. Move it down any more than it is, and you block the outlet holes with the bracket. You might be better off getting the D5 and the reservoir separate. That case is pretty large, IIRC.

[brighttail]

2 minutes ago, cbc02009 said:

The way the D5 is designed, I doubt there's much leeway in vertical adjustment. Move it down any more than it is, and you block the outlet holes with the bracket. You might be better off getting the D5 and the reservoir separate. That case is pretty large, IIRC.

I'm on EK's site right now. I meant moving the whole assembly up and down which the bracket seems to allow.  The bracket can be in the middle of the area designated for the pump.  From there i slide the pump+reservoir into the ring that holds it and I can slide the whole thing up/down to ensure it fits in the area I need.  This might actually work.   The pump is powerful enough to go through a 420mm rad and the CPU so that is all good.  Just gotta make sure that the bracket would align properly with the case to screw in properly.

[Mick Naughty]

If you install it correctly it will work. My case has that same amount of room. Made mine work. 

[AMDNeko]

Your best bet is probably something like the EK XRES-100 with D5. It comes with everything you will need in the box and then buy this kit or something with the middle mounting clip for 60mm res tubes to mount it there. Youll have to not use EK mount at all for this one...

[brighttail]

1 hour ago, Mick Naughty said:

If you install it correctly it will work. My case has that same amount of room. Made mine work. 

Yeah I think that would work in my RIG. I'll get the type that you can have the inlet come in from the top tho.

[AMDNeko]

The Full length of XRes 100 w/ D5 is 150mm you will be good without any shenanigans just need to buy the proper mount from them to replace one the kit comes with (all linked for you)~  PN# should match if you so wish to order directly from them.  Show it off when your done with it 

[brighttail]

Alternatively I can just buy an Enthoo Elite and not have to worry about space... LOL.

 

Thank you all for the suggestions. I think the EK line here will work and as you said I gotta make sure I get the right bracket. The nice thing is the back area where the reservoir would mount is a mesh grill so even if it isn't 100% perfect, a washer will allow me to mount it still and hold it into place.  I would use one of the fill ports to be the inlet so I can use the bottom inlet as my drain port.

 

Now I gotta figure out my runs and how to make them look good.  I wish I could do hardline but I'm just not as experienced nor do I have the confidence in bending anything.