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Hello all

So after being advised by @Random_Sheep and this YT video from Optimum Tech
I have conceded and decided to get a better pump.
This is the pump US $94.34 11% OFF|Barrow CPU Water Block Combo 17W PWM Pump For INTEL ,AMD AM3 AM4,X99 X299 Platform, Integrated Watercooler Kit , LTPRK 04|Fans & Cooling| - AliExpress
Here are some photos from the YT video to get you salivating

So it's about R2410 for one
R2090 for 3
R2060 for 4
(all inc. shipping + "Manual control")
Add R34 if you want the Argb cable
Add R90 for 115x bracket or R105 for AM4 bracket
Your help with this endeavor is appreciated

Barrow fittings seem to not add to the shipping cost so if anyone also wants some cheap fittings from Barrow just message me.

If anyone was wondering - this is what the "manual control" option on aliexpress gets you LRC2.0 5V Manual controller(Aurora)_BARROW 水冷智造专家
It's an RGB controller that works with Barrow's proprietary LRC 2.0 RGB standard.
This adapter will allow you to connect it to your Argb header on your mobo

I will also be making a purchase from EKWB.com in the near future if anyone would like to join - Edit: A carbie has contacted me about a supplier being able to bring the stuff in so ordering off EKWB.com is on hold
 
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This is quite interesting

Anyone happen to know if a DDC pump would be able to push enough water for a CPU + GPU + 360mm radiator? I might just jump on this if it's doable.
 
This is quite interesting

Anyone happen to know if a DDC pump would be able to push enough water for a CPU + GPU + 360mm radiator? I might just jump on this if it's doable.
No such concerns were mentioned in Optimum Tech's video so it should be doable
 
a DDC pump has substantially higher head pressure than a D5, but lower flow. It is well suited to a short restrictive loop. I doubt it would be an issue with two blocks and a res.
 
This is quite interesting

Anyone happen to know if a DDC pump would be able to push enough water for a CPU + GPU + 360mm radiator? I might just jump on this if it's doable.
Im running a DDC pump in my current loop with dual 360mm rads, gpu, and CPU, and 0 issues with flow so I think you are safe in that regard.
 
The 11% off sale ends tomorrow morning so I will conclude this before then.
Currently we have 2 people on board with this. (Inc. Me)
 
Hello all

So after being advised by @Random_Sheep and this YT video from Optimum Tech
I have conceded and decided to get a better pump.
This is the pump US $94.34 11% OFF|Barrow CPU Water Block Combo 17W PWM Pump For INTEL ,AMD AM3 AM4,X99 X299 Platform, Integrated Watercooler Kit , LTPRK 04|Fans & Cooling| - AliExpress
Here are some photos from the YT video to get you salivating

So it's about R2400 for one
R2175 for 2
R2050 for 3
R2020 for 4
(all inc. shipping)
Your help with this endeavor is appreciated

I will also be making a purchase from EKWB.com in the near future if anyone would like to join

is Performance PCs in the US not an option?
 
I might be interested pending some updates hopefully today.
 
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Nevermind... I'm out

How is it convenient to have to turn a knob over having the PWM handle the pump speed.

Wait for the next guys to make one. Maybe with ports on the side as well.
 
Nevermind... I'm out

How is it convenient to have to turn a knob over having the PWM handle the pump speed.

Wait for the next guys to make one. Maybe with ports on the side as well.
I believe that the manual knob is most likely optional, you can either use it or the PWM cable, like this previous pumps:
(Page 3)

Some people prefer to leave the pump at a set speed, so it doesn't have to speed up and slow down, so it's nice to have the choice
 
I believe that the manual knob is most likely optional, you can either use it or the PWM cable, like this previous pumps:
(Page 3)

Some people prefer to leave the pump at a set speed, so it doesn't have to speed up and slow down, so it's nice to have the choice

I don't see any PWM 4 pin plug in that link. At least not with all 4 wires going to it.

I see you have to turn the knob all the way over to get it into PWM mode, but still those extra cables, not ideal
 
17w isn't actually too bad to be honest, it's roughly the norm for DDC pumps. EK DDC pumps are pretty much the same (18w).
But it's totally up to you. You might find that you need more or harder bends when working with SFF so having some power to combat the extra restrictiveness could help.
 
17w isn't actually too bad to be honest, it's roughly the norm for DDC pumps. EK DDC pumps are pretty much the same (18w).
But it's totally up to you. You might find that you need more or harder bends when working with SFF so having some power to combat the extra restrictiveness could help.

Dunno, my EK-XTOP-SPC-60-PWM is doing just fine with 2x240s + 1x92 + 6 elbows and only the 4 pin 12W header.
 
I guess not.
But the apogee drive 2 isn't in stock, nor RGB

You don't want the RGB version of this Barrow pump. You can only use it with it's own controller, there's no standard 3 pin ARGB
 
I have updated pricing and added much needed info to my original post
 
Edit: scratch that
 
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all you will need to get rgb to work on that pump on a mobo is this cable.


ther second one is if you have multiple barrow 5v rgb devices you can use this splitter.

Barrow rgb is a normal 3pin fan header nothing special.
 
all you will need to get rgb to work on that pump on a mobo is this cable.


ther second one is if you have multiple barrow 5v rgb devices you can use this splitter.

Barrow rgb is a normal 3pin fan header nothing special.
I actually looked at that cable and wondered if it was the one we needed.
Thanks alot for clearing that up
 
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