Swiftech Drive pump is LOUD, any sugestions?

[leandrodafontoura]

Im currently using swiftech drive, wich I upgraded from a zalman reserator 1. Altough the zalman reserator was TOTALLY silent, I neeed a more compact solutuion to allow a better mobility of the case.

The swiftech pump is insanelly loud. I have complete silent fans, so If I can get a nice pump, Im gonna be really glad.


Any solutuions?

 

[boiler1990]

I think we discussed this before once, eh Rubix? From what I understand (and was told by Rubix), the MCP35X is the same style of pump (DDC) as the MCP350, but just has a different top.

I believe you could simply swap the tops of the MCP350 and MCP35X and you'd be good, but I'm not sure since I've never used either.

 

[rubix_1011]

The pump top dictates the inlet/outlet ports. If you got a DDC top for the MCP355 or MCP35x, they usually have the ports oriented similar to how the MCP35x inlet/outlet ports are. The pumps are identical in dimensions and general construction. The biggest difference lies in the actual PCB board and chips that control the power and pump speed.

You can install the MCP355 or the MCP35x to any top or drive unit...they install the exact same way and in the same manner.

 

[leandrodafontoura]

Swiftech confirmed me I can both replace the pump as well as simply add it to the loop.

Hum....changing the pump will be insanelly tricky, and Im gonna have to remove all coolant first, then fill it again and hope I did a right job and it doesnt leak. Adding a pump will be easier...I hapen to have a flow meter inside the case wich I may replace with the pump. I can use clips to tie the tubes so I can make the swap without removing water. Air pressure should ensure leaking to minimal, if any. Moreover, the pump inside the case will allow me to run it even "louder" for better performance.

Its not that hard to make this choice, isnt it?? Guys, thanks for all the help, this has been crazy....these review websites should really include video in their reviews, I dont take somebodys word anymore on what is silent.

 

[boiler1990]

Well, you'd have to disconnect and drain anyway, so making the loop more efficient is better off for you.

I personally wouldn't clamp the tubing because then you start to get kinks and the like, which look bad and can hinder your flow depending on where they are.

 

[rubix_1011]

For the record, I strongly recommend the MCP355 and MCP35x to just about anyone building a watercooling loop...both are excellent pumps. Noise is a subjective matter and if absolute silence is your goal, you might want to consider passive air coolers or ones that utilize several heatpipes and very large surface area coolers.

There really isn't such a thing as silent computing anymore- there are far too many components that produce far too much heat. You either need to sacrifice performance for lower TDP components to utilize quieter cooling solutions, or simply find lower noise cooling for high-end, high TDP components.

 

[boiler1990]

For the record, I strongly recommend the MCP355 and MCP35x to just about anyone building a watercooling loop...both are excellent pumps.

I find that funny since we both have MCP655s Would have gone with the 35X if I could have afforded it at the time.

 

[leandrodafontoura]

Do you guys have pictures of your setup?

 

[rubix_1011]

Yeah, mine is in the link in my signature: Build Log | Project: Askew

I love my D5, but the MCP35x would make anyone happy...including me. My next pump with either be one a MCP35x or an Iwaki.

 

[boiler1990]

I have a build log on here as well. Can't link it from my phone but just search Raven RV02 LC and it should show up (even on Google!)

Raven RV02 Build log by boiler1990 (link)

(^Added by rubix_1011 )

 

[leandrodafontoura]

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