How is the flow on this pump?

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10-02-2008, 06:38 PM
crazy1323

How is the flow on this pump?

Aquastream XT USB 12v DC Pump - Ultra Version

OK, I just saw that Sidewinder Computers just started carrying aqua computers stuff. I am planning out my build and I would really like to use one of these pumps for my CPU loop and possibly another for my GPU loop. I will be using the following blocks with 1/2" X 3/4" tubing:
CPU = EK Sepreme
GPU = 2 EK 4870 X2 Nickel blocks

Will this pump be a good match for either of these blocks? Also, how to these compare to something like a D5 Vario set to 5?

http://us.st12.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.c..._2019_21479485
10-02-2008, 07:08 PM
Bojamijams

Well I was just talking about this earlier... It has slightly more flow then a DDC but less head pressure... it has slightly more pressure then the D5 but WAY less flow. (this is a comparison on its highest setting and D5's highest)

For the size and the price, its not worth it.

Also the EK Supreme would not be a wise choice if you plan on doing a single loop with those dual X2's .. a Fuzion v2 would be better.. or maybe the GTZ if you want 3/4OD compression fittings.

The plus side of that pump is that you can monitor a lot of its features over the USB interface and control them.. the bad is that you can buy 2 x 3.2DDC for the same price which WOULD be able to support an EK Supreme and the dual x2 blocks.
10-02-2008, 07:33 PM
crazy1323

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bojamijams

Well I was just talking about this earlier... It has slightly more flow then a DDC but less head pressure... it has slightly more pressure then the D5 but WAY less flow. (this is a comparison on its highest setting and D5's highest)

For the size and the price, its not worth it.

Also the EK Supreme would not be a wise choice if you plan on doing a single loop with those dual X2's .. a Fuzion v2 would be better.. or maybe the GTZ if you want 3/4OD compression fittings.

The plus side of that pump is that you can monitor a lot of its features over the USB interface and control them.. the bad is that you can buy 2 x 3.2DDC for the same price which WOULD be able to support an EK Supreme and the dual x2 blocks.

Cost is not the great of a concern. I really like the USB connection. Also, i was talking about two separate loops. with cost being no option would you consider this pump?

Are there any graphs for it with flow and pressure readings.
10-02-2008, 07:51 PM
shellac

I have three of these in a box ...waiting to find time to get installed...hell I got a bunch of stuff in boxes waiting for time. But more to the point; if you look at the numbers, they don't have the highest flowrate but their head pressure is nothing to be ashamed of. By the numbers, they should be damn fine for any watercooling rig. And like you, the number of options afforded by the monitoring through the USB connection is something worthwhile in my book... namely the ability to monitor and alarm issues with the pump operation.

I have been an aquarium enthusiast for years and in the name of pumps, Eheim has never served me wrong.
10-03-2008, 03:08 AM
Bojamijams

If you got the money AND the room for two of these, go for it :)
10-03-2008, 06:28 AM
RickCain

I have two of the AquaStream plain vanilla models and they push through multiple blocks pretty well. In my opinion, this pump is not as strong as a DDC w/ top. If I remember correctly, the input and output connectors are G1/8 (not sure if they changed) - if so you won't want this with 1/2" ID tubing.

You can get a DDC + the AquaComputer USB Power Adjust and pretty much get the same data. You will not get the temperature inputs unless you also get an Aquaero.
10-03-2008, 06:31 AM
Eddie3dfx

I have the Eheim Innovatek Hpps.
It gets almost the exact same flow rate on high as the D5-B. (according some french site)
On auto, it's a little less. On Silent, it's less.

Is that a modified 1046 or 1048?
10-03-2008, 08:55 AM
crazy1323

Does anyone have the dimensions for this pump. I think I am going to use one of these for my CPU loop, a D5 for my GPU loop, and a DDC for my chipet/RAM loop.
10-03-2008, 09:00 AM
Waterlogged

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eddie3dfx

I have the Eheim Innovatek Hpps.
It gets almost the exact same flow rate on high as the D5-B. (according some french site)
On auto, it's a little less. On Silent, it's less.

Is that a modified 1046 or 1048?

Eddie, it's a modified 1046, says so on Sidewinders.
10-03-2008, 10:36 AM
RickCain

Quote:

Originally Posted by Waterlogged

Eddie, it's a modified 1046, says so on Sidewinders.

Correct, it is a 1046 that has been modded to work at 12vdc and a different impeller.
10-03-2008, 11:43 AM
NaeKuh

rick i heard you can flip a jumper and turbo it, however you will void warrenty by doing so.

D5 > turbo ehiem
10-03-2008, 11:46 AM
fart_plume

that looks like the same base mounting design of the old TT pump..................
10-03-2008, 01:23 PM
Factotum

click and see on flowmeter - 27l/h :down:
Eheim 1046 data:
Abmessungen Länge 112mm, Höhe 72mm, Breite 52mm
Gewicht ca. 485g
Leistung 300 l/h
Spannung 230V AC, 5W
Förderhöhe 1.2 mWs

aquastream XT USB Pumpe data:
Abmessungen Länge 112mm, Höhe 72mm, Breite 52mm
Gewicht ca. 485g
Leistung 300 l/h - 600 l/h (abhängig von Frequenz)
Spannung 12V DC, 4.5W - 8W (abhängig von Frequenz)
Förderhöhe 1.2 - 4.2 m Wassersäule (abhängig von Frequenz)
Anschlüsse Druckseite G1/8"-Gewinde, Achtung: Adapter wird benötigt !
Saugseite G3/8"-Gewinde, Achtung: Adapter wird benötigt !
LOL
10-03-2008, 01:33 PM
alacheesu

Quote:

Originally Posted by Factotum

click and see on flowmeter - 27l/h :down:

Maybe I'm missing something, but that's a completely different product, isn't it?
10-03-2008, 01:48 PM
Factotum

Quote:

Originally Posted by alacheesu

Maybe I'm missing something, but that's a completely different product, isn't it?

Yes. but use Eheim.
update for aquastream XT with only electronic addons? very much doubt that the so
10-03-2008, 03:07 PM
RickCain

Quote:

Originally Posted by NaeKuh

rick i heard you can flip a jumper and turbo it, however you will void warrenty by doing so.

D5 > turbo ehiem

Yep, you can also do it from AquaSuite software. Either way I still think there was a flow than a 3.1 DDC. This pump does have a ton of bells and whistles.
10-03-2008, 03:42 PM
Shoggy

There are not many reviews with direct comparison to other pumps. Here is one from an Italian review.

btw: the XT pump has no jumper for the frequency. It can be freely adjusted via software up to 100Hz without any warranty loss. It's a normal feature of this pump.
10-03-2008, 03:50 PM
crazy1323

Quote:

Originally Posted by RickCain

Yep, you can also do it from AquaSuite software. Either way I still think there was a flow than a 3.1 DDC. This pump does have a ton of bells and whistles.

I seem to not be able to understand your post. Do you mean it has more or less flow than a 3.1DDC?
10-03-2008, 03:50 PM
NaeKuh

shoggy to the rescue