Small private business made America (and a lot of other countries) great, personal attention to each and every customer was a norm, not an exception. I know that in today's times with everything going International it is tough for a lot of them to compete with the giants in the market. That is how business has become and there is no going back. I do like to give my hard earned money to people like Alex when he owned Petra's. There are many good and decent small shops that work hard just to keep their heads above water and the store in the black. Where will we be when they go under? Do think that Amazon or Newegg will cater to our needs like these fine shops do? Will the giants have their finger on the pulse of the watercooling improvements? Or will they just sell what ever is mass produced regardless of whether it is the "Top Performer" currently being implemented?

A lot of anger has been expressed against Laing for their pump quality, but as NeaKuh stated we alter their design and increase the load on the pumps for a boost in performance for our rigs. Is this their fault? I think not. The moment you decide to "Mod" something you own the responsibility for your actions. And to whether another company such as XSPC tests their tops to the standards and detail that a company with Laing's reputation does is questionable at best. If you do not like the DDC series, simple, do not buy them. There are other options in the market today to meet most people's needs.

I am not directing this post at any one person just a generalized statement. The choices offered in today's market for us watercoolers are fantastic. Just a few years ago this was not the case. So instead of cursing the very existence of these companies why not contact the manufacturer and submit your suggestions for a new pump design with tops that have a proven track record in our field or a design of your own. just my $.015