Selecting the appropriate water cooling pump or res involves careful consideration of various factors.
Selecting the appropriate water cooling pump or res involves careful consideration of various factors.
I am relocating my build into the Lian Li PC-011 Dynamic case. The existing water cooling pump isn't fitting anywhere on the front side since it's currently mounted to the back. I need to upgrade both the pump and the power combo because of leakage problems. I plan to place the SSD drives at the bottom of the Lian case and require a vertical mount that can sit directly on the bottom near the fans and radiator. The image shows how it should look (https://imgur.com/a/MPyQIVi). I’m considering the Enermax NeoChanger, though some reviews mention design issues. The Thermaltake Pacific PR22-D5 seems suitable but uses 4-pin Molex power. Vertical pump brackets are available, and EK pumps look promising, though they all appear to use Molex connectors. Any suggestions or solutions would be greatly appreciated.
I composed the review for the Enermax NeoChanger. I really enjoy it.
The Thermaltake is very similar, just with a Laing D5 pump.
EK pumps are also from Laing.
It's simple to connect a Molex to SATA connector:
https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_...ex+to+sata
The main concern when using a Molex-to-SATA connector would be to verify the pump's current rating. Molex connectors deliver higher current on the 12V and 5V rails compared to SATA (5.5A versus 4.5A), which might explain why they use these adapters. Still, it's probable that 4.5A is sufficient. Make sure to confirm before proceeding with a molex-powered pump.
there is minimal distinction between D5 rebrands.
the issue with molex can be easily addressed via the provided link.
regarding reservoirs, top and mounts, I prefer the Singularity Computer option—they are highly adaptable (work with direct res mounts and tubes) and look excellent.
links included for reference.
Interesting discovery with the SATA to Molex converters, I searched for them but didn’t expect such many results—maybe I was just misled!
@devbiker - Where can I typically find the rating of the pump? Is that the standard label on their specifications?
@n0ns3ns3 - What’s the function of the 30Pcs 180° Cap SATA covers? Do the Molex four-pin connectors fit in the side with five plugs, while the SATA ones are on the other side? I’ve never seen this before. The single-piece ones look good but lack the vertical mounting that connects to the pump’s underside instead of its sides. Since there’s no space on the Lian case to mount the pump next to fans on the rear, it won’t have direct side mounting points.
You simply detach the wires from the Molex and insert them into this connector.
if you're too lazy,
this link should help: https://www.ebay.com/itm/SATA-15-Pin-Mal...2907334876
it functions as expected.
you can also install it on radiators or fans. There are three units available on the side near the front in your setup. See the first image for reference.
Notes:
1. You simply removed the wires from the Molex and inserted them into this connector.
If you're too lazy,
https://www.ebay.com/itm/SATA-15-Pin-Mal...2907334876
this should work as expected.
2. You can always install it on a radiator or fans. There are three of them on the side facing forward in your setup. Check the first image—it's attached to a radiator.
https://www.singularitycomputers.com/sho...d-acrylic/
It wouldn't be a sign of laziness, but rather uncertainty about doing it correctly. Are you sure you won't have room to mount the pump on the radiator? There will likely be fans screwed into the fitting, and the Lian case has glass on the front, leaving only one side available for the radiator. Sorry if I'm being too simple-minded, but I'm trying to get it right before purchasing.
There is ample room available.
The dimensions add up to 105-130mm.
The case has a width of 275mm. Therefore, the internal area where the radiator should be placed should be between 230 and 250mm wide.
There is ample room available.
A 30-45mm radius plus fans sized 15-25mm plus a pump/res of 60mm would fit within 105-130mm.
The case measures 275mm in width. Therefore, the internal compartment for mounting the rad should be between 230-250mm wide.
Perhaps using the term depth instead of space would be better. Since the rad will already occupy the fans, there won’t be any room left on the rad to place the pump. I haven’t seen a configuration where a pump is mounted directly above fans on a rad. I’m aiming for a setup similar to this:
https://www.facebook.com/LianLiHQ/photos...=3&theater
where the fans exhaust vertically and the pump is positioned ahead, but I’m not certain about the exact mounting method.
It appears there is a pump equipped with a vertical mount that needs drilling through the side of a container to attach mounting screws. Many large, cylindrical tanks can be mounted either vertically or horizontally, necessitating the mounting brace to pivot and fasten it properly to the case.