Water loop pump decision?

[spartin503]

I am picking out all of the parts for my custom water loop, and I came to a part I know nothing about: the pump. So I have one CPU and one GPU, but I may expand to two, and two large-ish rads, and the longest run will be about 8". I want something that is very reliable but also semi-compact. Also if you know of any good reservoirs you can recommend I still haven't decided on it either.

[airdeano]

so are you looking to use the bayres combo or independent res and pump?

 

the compact size is called DDC or 350/355/35x. depending on size limitations

the D5 or 655 can be considered small, again depending on using a bayres

or indy parts.

 

airdeano

[spartin503]

I can use a combo or separate, and the pump doesn't have to be too small, but I can't be huge. The max size of the pump is about 3" x 3" x 5".

[Winther]

Bayres' are out of the way and with a D5 pump you wont need more power and they are really reliable! they come at a kinda high price, but you get what you pay for in my opinion!

 

Then there are the cylinder/pump combos, alot of different companies makes these, with them the pump pretty much only sticks out about 1.5" maybe (?) not more than 2" thats for sure! But with a dual bayres you have it all there too.

 

If you dont really know what im talking about, paste in a link to your favorite watercooling store and I will give you a few examples of both.. you have to be quick though, going to bed soon.. :D

[airdeano]

I can use a combo or separate, and the pump doesn't have to be too small, but I can't be huge. The max size of the pump is about 3" x 3" x 5".

 

then the D5 would be the one to look into..

 

airdeano

[spartin503]

Ok, so I have about $140 to spend on the res and pump. I have sideways 5 1/4" drive bays, so I don't know if a bayres will work or not. And until I get a really cheap res I can't fit the D5 into my budget.

[airdeano]

depending on location:

 

 

the pump D5, koolance cov-rp450, 120mm tube,  cov-tktop top. $145

 

http://www.performance-pcs.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=59_1165_368&products_id=33474

 

airdeano