water pump, which one?

shiltz · 07-29-03, 11:58 AM

going to be setting up my new system with water cooling, was looking at a few pumps and was wondering what some peoples opinions on them were, my first water cooled system I went with the ehiem, but they are expensive so was wondering how these compair:

Eheim 1250 Pump (317GPH, 79" head) $67.99
Hydor L30 Pump (320GPH, 75" head) $49.99
Via 1300 Pump (370GPH, 72" head) $22.99

the via is the cheapes and has the highest GPH, but the smallest head, hydor is in the middle for everything, the ehiem is the most expensive with the biggest head, but the least GPH. how do they compair with each other noise wise and reliabilty, being quiet is important to me, but I want to make sure i'm getting something reliable enough that I could run out of the house for a few hours and not worry about the pump craping out.

my system will have a WW block, maze 4 GPU block, custom HD block (low restriction), d-tek pro core, I know the preasure is important for the WW as well, but wasn't sure if head or GPH was the more important figure to look at for that.

NeoMoses · 07-29-03, 01:24 PM

I would vote for the Hydor if you can afford it. The Eheim is pricey (but good quality).

nikhsub1 · 07-29-03, 01:29 PM

Look into the Danner Mag 3. About $40 and a 10ft. head. More powerful then all of those and cheaper (except for the via). For our purposes, head is more important.

nosilverman · 07-29-03, 01:55 PM

I would say to go for the Ehiem, it has a great reputation for lasting. Remember, this is only a one time fee, so it may be worth it to spend the $18 over the Hydror if it seems like the better pump. I dont know much about the Hydror though, so the difference may not be that big between it and the Ehiem. Try looking for reviews on google, etc.

-Noah

Soja · 07-29-03, 02:46 PM

IMO Danner 3. Or maybe try a Quiet One 1200. I'm picking one up myself as soon as they get some in stock.

Mustanley · 07-29-03, 02:51 PM

Danner Mag-drive 3.

shiltz · 07-29-03, 03:42 PM

how's the Danner Mag-drive 3 noise wise? if it's quiet like the Eheim I think i'll go with it.

Mustanley · 07-29-03, 03:53 PM

It's the only pump I've used, but I would say it's very quiet. Can't hear it above my low noise fans. I just placed it on a small square on neoprene foam.

shiltz · 07-29-03, 04:06 PM

two last questions, do you know what the dimentions of it are roughly? couldn't seen to find that anywhere, and does it come with any fittings or will I need to by the fittings seperatly, or is there any place that sells it with the fittings? only place I could find the pump was aquamarine supplies so I know they won't sell it with 1/2" fittings.

Rokk1972 · 07-29-03, 05:27 PM

I got my danner mag 3 from marine depot, then I went to hardware store and bought the 1/2" fittings that I needed. the mag 3 has a small footprint, can't be more spacific right now (at work) but if you haven't gotten that info by the time i get home I will repost with it for ya. BTW the bag 3 is can't be heard over my case exausht fan

TyRex · 07-29-03, 06:06 PM

I also recommend the danner mag 3. It should outperform all 3 of those pumps. Not to mention the cheaper price.

Mustanley · 07-29-03, 06:09 PM

my tape measure only shows inches
3-3/4" wide, 4-5/16" deep, 4-1/2" high

with the nylon barbs mounted
3-3/4" wide, 5-3/4" deep, 6-1/2" high

shiltz · 07-29-03, 07:54 PM

thanks, just needed a rough size so I can fit into the case, model everything up in 3d for layout and fit before I buy, hehe.

JFettig · 07-29-03, 08:45 PM

definately danner over via, its a clear winner. The via isnt even suposed to be run inline, it says in the manual for it! the danner is both. plus higher quality.

Jon

07-29-03, 11:58 AM	Thread Starter #1
shiltz Member Join Date: May 2003	water pump, which one? going to be setting up my new system with water cooling, was looking at a few pumps and was wondering what some peoples opinions on them were, my first water cooled system I went with the ehiem, but they are expensive so was wondering how these compair: Eheim 1250 Pump (317GPH, 79" head) $67.99 Hydor L30 Pump (320GPH, 75" head) $49.99 Via 1300 Pump (370GPH, 72" head) $22.99 the via is the cheapes and has the highest GPH, but the smallest head, hydor is in the middle for everything, the ehiem is the most expensive with the biggest head, but the least GPH. how do they compair with each other noise wise and reliabilty, being quiet is important to me, but I want to make sure i'm getting something reliable enough that I could run out of the house for a few hours and not worry about the pump craping out. my system will have a WW block, maze 4 GPU block, custom HD block (low restriction), d-tek pro core, I know the preasure is important for the WW as well, but wasn't sure if head or GPH was the more important figure to look at for that. __________________ *Main Rig* Athlon 64 X2 4200+ @2750Mhz 11X250Mhz 1.45V / Asus A8N-SLI Premium / 4X 1024mb OCZ Platinum, 3-4-4-8 @416Mhz Saphire Vapor-X Radeon HD 5770 1GB @925/1360 / Audigy 2 / Acer H233H 23" / Antec TruePower 2.0 TPII-550 WD Raptor 74GB / Segate Barracuda 500GB / Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit Water Cooled: CPU Swiftech Storm / Danger Den Double Heater core / Eheim 1250
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07-29-03, 01:24 PM	#2
NeoMoses Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: At the keyboard right now.	I would vote for the Hydor if you can afford it. The Eheim is pricey (but good quality). __________________ Abit NF7 w/ Mobile Barton 2500+ My Heatware
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07-29-03, 01:29 PM	#3
nikhsub1 Unoriginal Macho Moderator Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Los Angeles	Look into the Danner Mag 3. About $40 and a 10ft. head. More powerful then all of those and cheaper (except for the via). For our purposes, head is more important. __________________ Loading Signature ...
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07-29-03, 01:55 PM	#4
nosilverman Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: New York, NY!	I would say to go for the Ehiem, it has a great reputation for lasting. Remember, this is only a one time fee, so it may be worth it to spend the $18 over the Hydror if it seems like the better pump. I dont know much about the Hydror though, so the difference may not be that big between it and the Ehiem. Try looking for reviews on google, etc. -Noah
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07-29-03, 02:46 PM	#5
Soja Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: OC, CA	IMO Danner 3. Or maybe try a Quiet One 1200. I'm picking one up myself as soon as they get some in stock. __________________ e4300 @ 3006mhz 1.55v • abit ib9 • 2x1gb • x800gto @ 615/620 • corsair hx520w • ubuntu feisty fawn • fold • heat
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07-29-03, 02:51 PM	#6
Mustanley Join Date: May 2003 Location: Asheville, NC (Blue Ridge Mtns)	Danner Mag-drive 3. __________________ Q9550 on P5Q-Deluxe(460x8.5=3910MHz), 4x2GB GSkill 1066, 750GB WD Black HD, GTX285(702,1512,2592), Blu-ray, Silverstone OP650, Samsung 1080P 50" Plasma + Dell 2408WFP, MX1000 laser mouse, Saitek backlit keyboard, P182, Xigmatek S1283 Black Knight
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07-29-03, 03:42 PM	Thread Starter #7
shiltz Member Join Date: May 2003	how's the Danner Mag-drive 3 noise wise? if it's quiet like the Eheim I think i'll go with it. __________________ *Main Rig* Athlon 64 X2 4200+ @2750Mhz 11X250Mhz 1.45V / Asus A8N-SLI Premium / 4X 1024mb OCZ Platinum, 3-4-4-8 @416Mhz Saphire Vapor-X Radeon HD 5770 1GB @925/1360 / Audigy 2 / Acer H233H 23" / Antec TruePower 2.0 TPII-550 WD Raptor 74GB / Segate Barracuda 500GB / Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit Water Cooled: CPU Swiftech Storm / Danger Den Double Heater core / Eheim 1250
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07-29-03, 03:53 PM	#8
Mustanley Join Date: May 2003 Location: Asheville, NC (Blue Ridge Mtns)	It's the only pump I've used, but I would say it's very quiet. Can't hear it above my low noise fans. I just placed it on a small square on neoprene foam. __________________ Q9550 on P5Q-Deluxe(460x8.5=3910MHz), 4x2GB GSkill 1066, 750GB WD Black HD, GTX285(702,1512,2592), Blu-ray, Silverstone OP650, Samsung 1080P 50" Plasma + Dell 2408WFP, MX1000 laser mouse, Saitek backlit keyboard, P182, Xigmatek S1283 Black Knight
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07-29-03, 04:06 PM	Thread Starter #9
shiltz Member Join Date: May 2003	two last questions, do you know what the dimentions of it are roughly? couldn't seen to find that anywhere, and does it come with any fittings or will I need to by the fittings seperatly, or is there any place that sells it with the fittings? only place I could find the pump was aquamarine supplies so I know they won't sell it with 1/2" fittings. __________________ *Main Rig* Athlon 64 X2 4200+ @2750Mhz 11X250Mhz 1.45V / Asus A8N-SLI Premium / 4X 1024mb OCZ Platinum, 3-4-4-8 @416Mhz Saphire Vapor-X Radeon HD 5770 1GB @925/1360 / Audigy 2 / Acer H233H 23" / Antec TruePower 2.0 TPII-550 WD Raptor 74GB / Segate Barracuda 500GB / Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit Water Cooled: CPU Swiftech Storm / Danger Den Double Heater core / Eheim 1250
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07-29-03, 05:27 PM	#10
Rokk1972 Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Great NorthWest	I got my danner mag 3 from marine depot, then I went to hardware store and bought the 1/2" fittings that I needed. the mag 3 has a small footprint, can't be more spacific right now (at work) but if you haven't gotten that info by the time i get home I will repost with it for ya. BTW the bag 3 is can't be heard over my case exausht fan
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07-29-03, 06:06 PM	#11
TyRex Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Indiana	I also recommend the danner mag 3. It should outperform all 3 of those pumps. Not to mention the cheaper price. __________________ xp 1700(DLT3C JIUHB 0310) oc 2300(11.5*200, cas2) watercooled (39C at 1.65vcore) 8RDA kingston 2x256megs hyperx pc3000 My Heatware
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07-29-03, 06:09 PM	#12
Mustanley Join Date: May 2003 Location: Asheville, NC (Blue Ridge Mtns)	my tape measure only shows inches 3-3/4" wide, 4-5/16" deep, 4-1/2" high with the nylon barbs mounted 3-3/4" wide, 5-3/4" deep, 6-1/2" high __________________ Q9550 on P5Q-Deluxe(460x8.5=3910MHz), 4x2GB GSkill 1066, 750GB WD Black HD, GTX285(702,1512,2592), Blu-ray, Silverstone OP650, Samsung 1080P 50" Plasma + Dell 2408WFP, MX1000 laser mouse, Saitek backlit keyboard, P182, Xigmatek S1283 Black Knight
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07-29-03, 07:54 PM	Thread Starter #13
shiltz Member Join Date: May 2003	thanks, just needed a rough size so I can fit into the case, model everything up in 3d for layout and fit before I buy, hehe. __________________ *Main Rig* Athlon 64 X2 4200+ @2750Mhz 11X250Mhz 1.45V / Asus A8N-SLI Premium / 4X 1024mb OCZ Platinum, 3-4-4-8 @416Mhz Saphire Vapor-X Radeon HD 5770 1GB @925/1360 / Audigy 2 / Acer H233H 23" / Antec TruePower 2.0 TPII-550 WD Raptor 74GB / Segate Barracuda 500GB / Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit Water Cooled: CPU Swiftech Storm / Danger Den Double Heater core / Eheim 1250
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07-29-03, 08:45 PM	#14
JFettig Hey! I showered! Senior Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: MN	definately danner over via, its a clear winner. The via isnt even suposed to be run inline, it says in the manual for it! the danner is both. plus higher quality. Jon __________________ \|\|http://www.wc101.com - Watercooling101\|\| \|\|http://jfettigmachines.com CNC kits\|\|
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