Failing Pump :( New D5 or DDC?

[C_Mike]

I currently have an XSPC X20 750 dual bay pump/res combo.

 

Mine was a b-grade clearance line model on overclockers uk; and I chose it because it was about £20 quid less than a new one.

 

I also didn't realize it has a 50 degrees celsius temperature limit.

 

However now it is failing and makes a lot of noise, probably because of the temperature limit but I'm not sure.

 

So I want to buy a new pump but I have a few questions

 

1. Whats the difference between a D5 and DDC pump, pros/cons etc...?

 

2.Could I leave the my current pump/res in the bay, and leave it off to use it as a res or would this restrict flow?

 

3.What pump would you suggest, preferably as 'bang for your buck' as possible? I'm on a practically non-existent budget

 

 

 

Thanks

[Enderman]

New D5. It is a lot more powerful, so you can run it slower at quieter noise levels and still get great performance.

[Shaqo_Wyn]

I currently have an XSPC X20 750 dual bay pump/res combo.

 

Mine was a b-grade clearance line model on overclockers uk; and I chose it because it was about £20 quid less than a new one.

 

I also didn't realize it has a 50 degrees celsius temperature limit.

 

However now it is failing and makes a lot of noise, probably because of the temperature limit but I'm not sure.

 

So I want to buy a new pump but I have a few questions

 

1. Whats the difference between a D5 and DDC pump, pros/cons etc...?

 

2.Could I leave the my current pump/res in the bay, and leave it off to use it as a res or would this restrict flow?

 

3.What pump would you suggest, preferably as 'bang for your buck' as possible? I'm on a practically non-existent budget

 

 

 

Thanks

Any D5 rebrand. Best would be a variable speed one from Swiftech. 

 

The DDC is a powerful little pump but they can get pretty hot (this has been a problem for some). The D5's are know to run cooler and quieter. 

I'd get a pumptop and res kit from Bitspower for it and presto.

[Bagmup]

@c_mike, depends on the size of your case, if you can fit a D5 I'd go with that, if space is tight, DDC.

You can easily remove the top of that res, remove the dead pump and use it as a bay res, no problem.

[C_Mike]

How about this pump? 

 

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=WC-001-TL&groupid=962&catid=2141&subcat=2145

 

@c_mike, depends on the size of your case, if you can fit a D5 I'd go with that, if space is tight, DDC.

You can easily remove the top of that res, remove the dead pump and use it as a bay res, no problem.

 

Ok thanks, I have quite a lot of room between my PSU and Hard Drive cage to put a pump, so I think i'll go for a D5