Pretty reservoirs?

[shogun168]

So just hoping for a couple of suggestions for what you guys recommend for a reservoir. 

 

Afaik, the reservoir does nothing but provide water for the loop and therefore shouldn't have any performance differences between models/brands except to get stuff that isn't made of aluminium etc etc. So i'm just looking around to see what looks awesome ...

 

I personally love the look of these FrozenQ Helix tanks (http://www.frozencpu.com/products/14243/ex-res-312/FrozenQ_Liquid_Fusion_Dual_Bay_Reservoir_-_Acrylic_-_Fluorescent_Red_Helix.html?tl=g30c97s1110)

 

Any other suggestions?

[Bagmup]

I like the xspc ones because they're glass.

[Enderman]

I like the XSPC ones with the single tube in the middle for lighting

[Shaqo_Wyn]

So just hoping for a couple of suggestions for what you guys recommend for a reservoir. 

 

Afaik, the reservoir does nothing but provide water for the loop and therefore shouldn't have any performance differences between models/brands except to get stuff that isn't made of aluminium etc etc. So i'm just looking around to see what looks awesome ...

 

I personally love the look of these FrozenQ Helix tanks (http://www.frozencpu.com/products/14243/ex-res-312/FrozenQ_Liquid_Fusion_Dual_Bay_Reservoir_-_Acrylic_-_Fluorescent_Red_Helix.html?tl=g30c97s1110)

 

Any other suggestions?

If you want 'all of the lights' (not sure you'll get that reference) and flashiness, XS-PC. If you just want a cool looking sleek look. I recommend a pump/res combo from bitspower. I'll put the links in a sec. You'll need the upgrade kit, a pump top and a D5.

 

Upgrade kit: http://www.frozencpu.com/products/16077/ex-res-370/Bitspower_Dual_Single_D5_Top_Upgrade_Kit_150_-_Black_BP-D5TOPUK150P-BKBKCL.html

Pump top: http://www.frozencpu.com/products/12199/ex-pmp-122/Bitspower_D5_MCP655_Extreme_Pump_Mod_Top_V2_-_Acetal_BP-D5TOPP2EX-BK.html

 

It's pretty expensive tho .

[ForsakenLive]

For bay reservoirs, the Monsoon Series 2 Premium M2 D5 is the best hands down!

 

Here is a short review of Lauren from TastyPC.

 

[shogun168]

If you want 'all of the lights' (not sure you'll get that reference) and flashiness, XS-PC. If you just want a cool looking sleek look. I recommend a pump/res combo from bitspower. I'll put the links in a sec. You'll need the upgrade kit, a pump top and a D5.

 

Upgrade kit: http://www.frozencpu.com/products/16077/ex-res-370/Bitspower_Dual_Single_D5_Top_Upgrade_Kit_150_-_Black_BP-D5TOPUK150P-BKBKCL.html

Pump top: http://www.frozencpu.com/products/12199/ex-pmp-122/Bitspower_D5_MCP655_Extreme_Pump_Mod_Top_V2_-_Acetal_BP-D5TOPP2EX-BK.html

 

It's pretty expensive tho .

 

Oh nice, cheers! And yeah a little on the pricey side but may just mean some extra saving up lol .. Those XS-PC ones do look pretty awesome, esp as I'm a total sucker for LEDs 

 

For bay reservoirs, the Monsoon Series 2 Premium M2 D5 is the best hands down!

 

Here is a short review of Lauren from TastyPC.

 

 

Oh wow, that looks sweet!

 

Btw, advantages of bay reservoirs over the vertical tube types?

[ForsakenLive]

Oh nice, cheers! And yeah a little on the pricey side but may just mean some extra saving up lol .. Those XS-PC ones do look pretty awesome, esp as I'm a total sucker for LEDs 

 

 

Oh wow, that looks sweet!

 

Btw, advantages of bay reservoirs over the vertical tube types?

 

The tubular res have more capacity (often), meaning you fill and bleed your loop easier. They also look really cool.

Personally I think the decision of going with tube or bay res, depends on the loop you are planning and on which case it is. Sometimes getting a Bay res can simplify things a lot, on some cases getting a large radiator on the top, and leaving the 5.25" bays empty gets you a nicer loop. 

[shogun168]

The tubular res have more capacity (often), meaning you fill and bleed your loop easier. They also look really cool.

Personally I think the decision of going with tube or bay res, depends on the loop you are planning and on which case it is. Sometimes getting a Bay res can simplify things a lot, on some cases getting a large radiator on the top, and leaving the 5.25" bays empty gets you a nicer loop. 

 

Hmm good advice. I currently have a nzxt phantom 820 case, and i've seen a lot of people mount a vertical res on the rear panel next to the gpu or between the mobo and the drive bays, think that's probably the safest route.

[ForsakenLive]

Hmm good advice. I currently have a nzxt phantom 820 case, and i've seen a lot of people mount a vertical res on the rear panel next to the gpu or between the mobo and the drive bays, think that's probably the safest route.

The phantom 820 has a lot of room, the tube res on the back will fit and look good.

[Accursed Entity]

-snip-

 

Do you own it or know someone that does? It looks gorgeous, I prefer the looks on bay reservoirs.

[ForsakenLive]

Do you own it or know someone that does? It looks gorgeous, I prefer the looks on bay reservoirs.

You mean the Phantom 820? A friend of mine has it, it's a MASSIVE sexy case.

The bay res on the video? No, but I was stocked when I saw it, monsoon always makes pretty stuff.

[Accursed Entity]

You mean the Phantom 820? A friend of mine has it, it's a MASSIVE sexy case.

The bay res on the video? No, but I was stocked when I saw it, monsoon always makes pretty stuff.

 

I apologize, I snipped but didn't say what I was asking about. Yes, about the Monsoon Series 2 Premium M2 D5, I googled that brand... they seem like a very respectable brand, I like it, thanks for sharing.