What speed I need to set my D5 for my setup

**CERO** · 08-09-2008, 09:40 AM

Since once I got everything assembled it is very hard to acces my D5 for the speedcontroller I would like to know what speed should I run my D5.
The purpose is cooling a Q6600 @ 4.0ghz with 1.48-1.50vcore.
I got the following parts in my loop: Swiftech D5 vario/ PA120.3/ D-tek V2.

here is a picture of my loop:

http://s234.photobucket.com/albums/e...t=DSC00070.jpg, tubing is about 120-130 and tubes are 7/16'' ID masterkleer cm if I am just quessing.

**aspire.comptech** · 08-09-2008, 09:48 AM

Speed 5...

**ChaosAD** · 08-09-2008, 09:55 AM

I use the same setup as you (D-Tek V1 - PA120.3 - D5) and i have the pump set at speed 3. Changing between speeds 3/4/5 didnt made any difference for me. So i thought i should set it at 3 to operate more relaxed.

**Bojamijams** · 08-09-2008, 09:56 AM

I find that my D5 even at Speed 5 is very quiet. At first its loud while the bubbles are there but when you get them out, its very quiet. Especially once you put the side panels on, I really doubt you'll be able to hear it over even a 7v 120mm fan.

**iowamoe300** · 08-09-2008, 11:47 AM

There is no reason not to run it on speed 5. You won't be able to hear it over a couple of fans anyway.

**SiGfever** · 08-09-2008, 12:08 PM

I would run it @5, that is where I run mine.

**Martinm210** · 08-09-2008, 12:26 PM

It's always worthwhile trying it out for yourself, it's amazing what a little heat dump will do. It's very possible you could get better end resulting temperatures on a lower setting although I've always had the habit of running at 5 myself.