I just finished moving everything into my new Corsair Obsidian case but one thing that's really annoying me is that my DDC-2 pump is making the whole case emit a humming sound...not really how to describe it. I tried putting foam under the pump but that only helped a little. It gets even worse once I put the side panels back on. I never had this problem with my Antec P180 case so I'm guessing the Obsidian doesn't handle vibrations as well as the P180? So would getting a new pump like the MCP355 be quieter or is it the same as the DDC-2?
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How quiet is MCP355 pump?
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I'm using Primochill Primoflex tubing. If what you're saying is true then maybe that's why I'm getting this problem. I was using the same tubing before in my P180 case with no problems though. How much is the pump supposed to vibrate? I can still feel the vibrations when I hold the tubing going to and coming out of the pump.
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If you've just filled it then it's possible that there may be some bubbles in the pump/loop. Shake the pump a bit to help them disperse.
With my loop I ended up using Primochill for most of it but Clearflex from the pump to the rad and from the Res to the pump. The vibration was driving me mad.
With my loop I ended up using Primochill for most of it but Clearflex from the pump to the rad and from the Res to the pump. The vibration was driving me mad.
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I'm not 100%, but I think the DDC-2 is louder than the MCP355, but also gives more performance. It's odd that foam didn't help much. It sounds like there's an acoustic problem, since it gets louder with the side panels on. Maybe try mounting it to a different spot in your case.
If you want a quieter pump, check out the MCP350.
If you want a quieter pump, check out the MCP350.
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suspend the pump using a nylon stocking or rubber bands. works wonders
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I dont know why but its quieter now ever since I moved it from my work bench to my desk. Its still louder compared to when I had everything in my old case but the noise level is acceptable now. I don't remember if my pump vibrated this much before when it was new. It used to be so quiet I could hardly tell it was on. I don't know about suspending it with rubber bands but since its not as bad as it was yesterday I think I'll just leave it the way it is.
Here's a picture of my setup
Here's a picture of my setup
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im still partial to ghetto fixes! pantyhose dont cost shipping!
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But if you happen to be making an order to PTS for something anyways, that's something you can add to the order that won't cost much either too. 
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Here's a picture of my setup
Off-topic, but what are the fans you are using on your rad? I'm looking for some red blades. Are these the ones you're using:
Enermax Magma 120mm Twister
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That gel stuff looks interesting so I might have to contact them about shipping to Canada if I do decide to buy some.
The fans I'm using on my radiator are Yate Loon D12SL-12 fans. You can get them here:
http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=33852&vpn=D12SL-12-RED/BLACK&manufacture=Yate Loon
The fans I'm using on my radiator are Yate Loon D12SL-12 fans. You can get them here:
http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=33852&vpn=D12SL-12-RED/BLACK&manufacture=Yate Loon
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Wow, I don't think I've ever seen a retail boxed Yate Loon like the one you linked man.
EDIT: Want a laugh? Check out their bundle deal for that fan on the Canadian website here. You can buy 5 of those fans for only $76.90 CAD or you can buy 5 single fans that you linked for $9.99 CAD each. And on the NCIX-US site, the same 5 fan bundle goes for $29.20 USD
EDIT: Want a laugh? Check out their bundle deal for that fan on the Canadian website here. You can buy 5 of those fans for only $76.90 CAD or you can buy 5 single fans that you linked for $9.99 CAD each.
And on the NCIX-US site, the same 5 fan bundle goes for $29.20 USD
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They also have it on sale on the NCIX-US site too, for $19.13, with a 2 bundle limit on it. A good price for those fans, for someone looking to buy a bunch of fans for cheap.
