Short clarification on the Swiftech MCP655-B and GPM
Short clarification on the Swiftech MCP655-B and GPM
Hello,
I wanted to make sure I understand the details about this pump. I recently purchased the -B version and am reviewing the specifications to upgrade my build. I know it's not the PWM model—the Swiftech site mentions it produces around 317 GPH, which is roughly 5.2GPM. Does that mean the pump delivers close to 5GPM when operating as a PWM unit?
I also checked the watercooling sticky and the "What can my pump handle" thread on overclock.com. It says I should expect about 2.99 head pressure, and at 1GPM the MCP655-B can manage around 3.25 PSI. Since I don’t have the PWM model, I’m assuming this will be sufficient for a continuous flow of about 5 GPM.
Thank you for taking the time to explain this clearly.
Best regards,
The MCP655-B is usually set to #4 of the five available options, which remains a strong choice for performance in the D5 Vario.
I don’t particularly like PWM pumps; there’s no solid reason to adjust pump speed when you can fully utilize the fans for radiator cooling.
Pumps run almost quietly when functioning properly, so noise shouldn’t be a factor in choosing them.
The flow rate will be reduced by elbows and joints on your loop, resulting in many drops when the loop is active. The high GPM isn't the sole determinant of heat dissipation; some AIOs operate at around 0.5GPM and still function well. For further details, visit www.thermalbench.com and www.extremerigs.com
The MCP655-B is usually set to #4 of the five available options, which remains a strong choice for performance in the D5 Vario.
I don’t particularly like PWM pumps; there’s no solid reason to adjust pump speed when you can fully utilize the fans for radiator cooling.
Pumps run almost quietly when functioning properly, so noise shouldn’t be a factor in choosing them.
The MCP655-B is usually set to #4 out of 5 available options, which remains a strong choice for performance. I don’t particularly like PWM pumps; there’s no real need to adjust their speed when you can directly utilize the fans for radiator cooling. Pumps run almost silently when functioning properly, so noise shouldn’t influence the decision. Thanks! The pump operates very quietly and I rarely hear it running, appreciated again!