coreystang

What are the cons for not having a vario pump. It seems like there is a 20-30 dollar price difference. I'm trying to justify if it is worth it.

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dM@n

I'm not sure but I think the Vario pump has more flow.

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whe3ls

its one of the best pumps and does and high flow rate than most pumps

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McStuff

I'm pretty sure the non vario d5 is stuck at setting 3/5.

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Yes the vario can achieve more flow on the 5 setting. Depending on the block you use, going from a 1 setting to a 5 setting can make as much as a 10C difference. The danger den TDX for example performs fantastically when there's a fast flow. Other blocks don't depend on flow as much. A vario can also help if you're using multiple blocks or a few restrictive blocks.

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coreystang

I will be getting a D-Tek or a Stinger. I haven't made my mind yet.

marcus000

I think if you put the Vario to it's highest setting (Number 5) it gives 30% more flow than the non-vario version.

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Ultrasonic2 (muffy)

yes get the V otherwise everyone will tell you you should have for the rest of your life

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dr4gon

Yup

.... and yup, you got that right!

The fixed version runs at the 4 setting, and it's only $10 more to get the vario, and worth it too.

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No the Vario is not a must pump to use. I'm running a MCP355 w/Petra's top in my CPU loop and it hangs neck and neck with the Vario per Martinm's flow chart. But with a XSPC top on a 355 it puts out more flow and pressure.

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