Swiftech MCP300-- how good is it?

MameXP · Nov 8, 2003

Hi, I'm about to buy a pump for my new WC setup. What i want is a realiable, quite pump but powerful enough to cool my dual AMD. Does Swiftech MCP300 meet my expectation? can you tell me your experience with this pump?

THankx in advance,
MameXP

sandman001 · Nov 8, 2003

it's good everywhere but reliablility........that's where it's to be avoided.

Pyros · Nov 8, 2003

I have one which I am the second owner of and have been pleased with the performance overall. However, It has started making noise(loud) from time to time. (maybe needs a impeller mod?)
Personally for the cost of it($45-$50 most places Ive seen it) I think that there are better options. However the small size and looks of the pump do make it an attractive buy.

MameXP · Nov 8, 2003

Well i can get it for $45CDN which is not bad since Via1300 here is $33CDN. I want to get the hydor l30 one but i dont know anyplace in Canada selling them.

Anyway, i need more inputs to form the decision. On the Swiftech site, the pump is said to have 50,000 hrs liftetime, so...

Keep me update guys.
MameXP,

Creeper22 · Nov 9, 2003

Just so you know, I got a MAxijet 1200 for 30$ can (plus shipping, which was like 5 bucks)... PM me if you need the link.

johan851 · Nov 9, 2003

Well, a manufacturer is going to make nice claims...but I doubt the product has even existed long enough (50,000hrs = 5.7 years) for them to make an accurate claim on that...it's probably theoretical.

I've heard some stuff about reliability too...it might be a wiser choice to go with something that's more reputable. Just my $.02.

How limited are your choices in Canada? They can't be too bad...even Canadians have aquarium stores.

If nothing else is available though, it sounds like you at least have a pretty good deal on it.

Suma · Nov 9, 2003

I would try to find the Mag3.

K1ll1nT1m3 · Nov 9, 2003

I would go with a Hydor. With a few small mods, it should last a long, cool, silent life. ( a light seal of Goop would be a good idea on most pumps, to let you rest more at ease )

I think the Hydors run smoother than a Via. But the Via's are really cheap. I havent tried a Swifty, so I guess I really dont count though.

Suma · Nov 9, 2003

"a light seal of Goop would be a good idea on most pumps, to let you rest more at ease"

You mean like mine? (btw, mine is a hydor clone called Heto...

)

I did this mod cause I didn't have the blue thing.

Suma.

cypher_138 · Nov 9, 2003

I replaced my Danner with a MCP-600 and have'nt looked back. It pushes water through 3 blocks 2 rads and a res with ease. For a small pump it's really powerfull and quite as well. A small percentage (2%) were having problems but Swiftech has been working on a fix.

MameXP · Nov 9, 2003

Creeper22, how good is the maxijet 1200? anyway YGPM on that

Ok i really want to have the *legendary* Hydor L30 but i dont know anyplace in Canada selling it. I will check out the aquarium stores when i have time.

ye i also have an Via1300 in hand, maybe worth using it first

MameXP,

Malph · Nov 9, 2003

My old MCP300 leaked through the pump/motor housing. Tried to epoxy it but I was still always getting air in the system.
The size of the MCP300 is nice, but I feel much safer now with my Mag 3.

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