Swiftech Apogee Drive II

[Ralm]

Hi there all,

I havent never owned a watercooling system, but Im allways looking into parts because the only thing that stands between me and a kit is money lol.

Anyway, I wanted to know what you guys think about he new Swiftech Apogee Drive II.

Its a bit pricy but since its a CPU block + pump.

Price at Amazon.co.uk = £104.99

The pump its using is the MCP35X and swiftech claims that the pump is high performance and that it can drive multiple devices in a single loop:
"Superior head pressure and flow rate (in the useable range) to any pump in its footprint: the MCP35X is particularly well adapted to support multiple devices in the same loop, such as multiple radiators, and/or waterblocks; "

Even so there is one thing that catches my eye, it looks badass xD.

Well, Im looking for stuff that will last long and that will allow me to upgrade in the future, do you guys think this is a good option?

Thanks.

 

[tinytomlogan]

I only really see this as being viable for small systems where space is at a premium. If you have a normal sized system Id look at something else.

 

[Ralm]

Well, I have a Haf-X so space isnt an issue, but would be less hosing.

And seems to be cheaper then buying the block and pump seperate.

But if I buy a pump seperate, I will very much likely go for a D5 pump because I know that it will drive pretty much anything right?

The problem with that is the price becoming way higher.

 

[B NEGATIVE]

These pseudo AIO kits are not my thing at all,go for a mid end XSPC or EK kit and just change out what you want to later.
D5's are a great pump,reliability is top of the class and many mod options are available.

 

[tinytomlogan]

^^^^the man is spot on. LOADS of options for D5's and you can set the speed too if youre looking for silence.

 

[Ralm]

yeah I will try to get the XSPC RayStorm D5 RX360 Kit

 

[B NEGATIVE]

yeah I will try to get the XSPC RayStorm D5 RX360 Kit

A solid choice. You wont regret it.