Swiftech MCP35X
Test Method/Spec
I do not want to turn our normal pump testing and reviews into a lengthy article, so I will link you to our Pump Test Method/Spec and PQ explanation. If you are unfamiliar with PQ or want to know what makes our pump testing special compared to others, then definitely take a few minutes and give it a read before proceeding into the test results.
Performance Data
When covering the test results on pumps, I let the data do the talking so there will be few words and lots of data tables and charts. However, I want to call out the PWM capability here and how that added some testing to the normal DDC process. For PWM control, I hooked the PWM leads to the CPU header on our Gigabyte X58-UD7 rev1 and used EasyTune 6 for control. I added a screen capture of the settings used. I do not recommend these settings for your system, different thresholds are required, and these were just the settings I used for testing. With that said, I will leave you to the individual test data.
PWM 70-100% (Full Speed)
PWM 50% (Half Speed)
PWM 10% (Minimum Speed)
That sums up the individual testing for the MCP35X, flip the page for a look at how the MCP35X compares to other DDC’s and final thoughts.
Comments
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Mar 23, 2011Posted By
jalystLoving my h20-220 edge which has this pump, thanks for the review!
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Feb 07, 2011Posted By
BlueAquaNice review skinnee. One thing I really like about this pump is that it can be controlled via PWM while drawing the current over the molex. That allows more flexibility when using an Aquaero or motherboard fan controller. I’m glad they got rid of the mounting feet too, will be nice for the new Koolance pump reservoirs, too bad Swiftech charges $30 for a replacement base kit. The initial price on this pump is a bit steep, but does have features no other pump has.