I'll be using either of them with an EK-XTOP D5 Revo PWM Acrylic pump+pump top. The EKWB reservoir has an included anti-cyclone mechanism inside and the Protium doesn't. Is an anti-cyclone mechanism really necessary?
Better is subjective. They will all hold water, there are slight differences in port locations that will dictate how the res is mounted and connects to the pump.
The anti cyclone pieces are only necessary if the flow rate is high enough, but, the small size of the res makes it more susceptible to vortexing and the pump sucking air.
So, without knowing the whole cooling loop you are implementing, it is always good to have the feature.
Seeing as you are mounting to a radiator and only want a small res, a combo unit would probably serve you better.
Better is subjective. They will all hold water, there are slight differences in port locations that will dictate how the res is mounted and connects to the pump.
The anti cyclone pieces are only necessary if the flow rate is high enough, but, the small size of the res makes it more susceptible to vortexing and the pump sucking air.
So, without knowing the whole cooling loop you are implementing, it is always good to have the feature.
Seeing as you are mounting to a radiator and only want a small res, a combo unit would probably serve you better.
Well, I'll put in 1x360mm GTS rad, 1x280mm GTS X-Flow rad, a GPU waterblock, and a CPU block in the loop. I'm assuming the D5 Revo PWM would produce not less than 1GPM for that setup.
I would love to go with a taller res but the case I'll be buying (Enthoo Evolv ATX) doesn't allow me. I think a 150mm high reservoir will still fit in it though. I agree with you that a combo unit would serve me better but I want an effect similar to this:
I'll be using Mayhems Pastel so I want to see the liquid "swirling" in that acrylic pump top. Unfortunately, I don't see any combo units that have an acrylic pump top.
The gts rads are rather restrictive as far as rads go but at full power you will still see 1gpm+.
You have a clear vision for what you want so yeah, go with it. I don't know that you will see much movement in the pump itself because pastel is so opaque but it will look good regardless.
The gts rads are rather restrictive as far as rads go but at full power you will still see 1gpm+.
You have a clear vision for what you want so yeah, go with it. I don't know that you will see much movement in the pump itself because pastel is so opaque but it will look good regardless.
The non-xflow GTS rads are super restrictive, I agree. But it's a different story with the X-flows. So technically I'll have only one restrictive component in my loop.
Ok, I still have no clear choice among which radiator is best but I guess I still have to research more. Thanks.
I'll be using either of them with an EK-XTOP D5 Revo PWM Acrylic pump+pump top. The EKWB reservoir has an included anti-cyclone mechanism inside and the Protium doesn't. Is an anti-cyclone mechanism really necessary?
The non-xflow GTS rads are super restrictive, I agree. But it's a different story with the X-flows. So technically I'll have only one restrictive component in my loop.
Ok, I still have no clear choice among which radiator is best but I guess I still have to research more. Thanks.
I'll be using either of them with an EK-XTOP D5 Revo PWM Acrylic pump+pump top. The EKWB reservoir has an included anti-cyclone mechanism inside and the Protium doesn't. Is an anti-cyclone mechanism really necessary?
The EK is not up to the standard of the other two. Very cheap looking and feeling by comparison. You should also be looking at the Monsoon MMRS.
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Well, I'll put in 1x360mm GTS rad, 1x280mm GTS X-Flow rad, a GPU waterblock, and a CPU block in the loop. I'm assuming the D5 Revo PWM would produce not less than 1GPM for that setup.
I would love to go with a taller res but the case I'll be buying (Enthoo Evolv ATX) doesn't allow me. I think a 150mm high reservoir will still fit in it though. I agree with you that a combo unit would serve me better but I want an effect similar to this:
I'll be using Mayhems Pastel so I want to see the liquid "swirling" in that acrylic pump top. Unfortunately, I don't see any combo units that have an acrylic pump top.
Your impression of the "swirling" effect in a pump top may be a bit off. Even with pastel, you really aren't going to see movement unless you have air in the loop....and if you have air in the loop, that is a problem. So, you are essentially banking on having a problem in order to create a visual effect.
The EK is not up to the standard of the other two. Very cheap looking and feeling by comparison. You should also be looking at the Monsoon MMRS.
Your impression of the "swirling" effect in a pump top may be a bit off. Even with pastel, you really aren't going to see movement unless you have air in the loop....and if you have air in the loop, that is a problem. So, you are essentially banking on having a problem in order to create a visual effect.
Yeah, I'm gearing towards the Watercool Heatkiller Tube now. I also did check the Monson MMRS but it has a ton of customizable parts that I don't initially understand. You said before that a Monson MMRS with two 50mm tunes is all I need, is that still accurate? And IIRC, the MMRS mounts perfectly on the res mount holes on the Evolv ATX, right?
Sorry for using the word "swirling". I guess I just to see the Pastel effect even stationary. Besides, that's the whole point of going plexi/acrylic, to see the liquid inside the component.
The MMRS with two 50mm tubes and a center coupler fits like this and mounts in the existing holes. Sits just off the floor, and leaves ample room to fill. The ports can be faced in different directions, and you can do a coupler with no ports and a top with multiple ports if you prefer that. Don't mind the mess, this was while trying to figure out best tube and drain routing.
The MMRS with two 50mm tubes and a center coupler fits like this and mounts in the existing holes. Sits just off the floor, and leaves ample room to fill. The ports can be faced in different directions, and you can do a coupler with no ports and a top with multiple ports if you prefer that. Don't mind the mess, this was while trying to figure out best tube and drain routing.
Cool! Why did you opt for two 50mm tubes that are coupled instead of just one whole 100mm tube?
I plan on using the 280mm rad in front so I have to leave the midplate open and maybe use the extra space so that the only the pump top will be above the midplate for tube routing. In that case, I don't think I would be able to use the existing mount holes as the pump cover will interfere with the PSU shroud. I'm thinking something like this: http://www.overclock.net/t/1598825/phanteks-enthoo-evolv-atx/880#post_26056277
Cool! Why did you opt for two 50mm tubes that are coupled instead of just one whole 100mm tube?
I plan on using the 280mm rad in front so I have to leave the midplate open and maybe use the extra space so that the only the pump top will be above the midplate for tube routing. In that case, I don't think I would be able to use the existing mount holes as the pump cover will interfere with the PSU shroud. I'm thinking something like this: http://www.overclock.net/t/1598825/phanteks-enthoo-evolv-atx/880#post_26056277
I used the two 50mm due to the fact that I wanted the inlet on the coupler, and the sizing was absolutely perfect. The fact that it lined up with existing mounting holes was a happy coincidence.
If you do a front rad, there isn't room in the midplate cut out to drop the pump through without enlarging the hole. If you like that look, go for it. I'm really not a fan of the look, and I use the drive cage, but that is a purely personal thing.
I used the two 50mm due to the fact that I wanted the inlet on the coupler, and the sizing was absolutely perfect. The fact that it lined up with existing mounting holes was a happy coincidence.
If you do a front rad, there isn't room in the midplate cut out to drop the pump through without enlarging the hole. If you like that look, go for it. I'm really not a fan of the look, and I use the drive cage, but that is a purely personal thing.
Flow rate I don't know off the top of my head. I have two swiftech D5 with Speed control installed(Set to 2). I have allot of radiators in my PC.
2x 240
1x480
2x360 (GTS)
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