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With no doubt we are faced with good products in terms of consumption and operating flow rate. We start from the first, smaller and more compact. It has the advantage of its low power consumption, its space saving size and that it can be disassembled for inspection and cleaning. In contrast we see it in cases built with only one waterblock systems and not much restrictive. Slightly superior, the DC12-260 is able to give some extra value in flow, but has the significant disadvantage of not being disassembled. With time the performance may go down because of the sediments.
For those who do not compromise and have room in the case, definitely recommend the flagship of the series, the DC12-400, which with its 4 meters of prevalence manages to fulfill its role even in systems with more than one waterblock; because they, that of recent production, are less restrictive. Another advantage they have in common, not to be underestimated, is the rotation signal, because it can be connected to the motherboard sensor and if the pump stops, you can set the bios to immediate shutdown the PC; as with the CPU heatsink fan. Last but not least, the really cheap cost compared to most noble pumps.In fact, you can take home with prices, starting from the smallest model DC12-220 to rise, of €33.99, €36.89 and €43.89. Being affordable, we can take two to make a separate loop for CPU and VGA/Chipset that are not much restrictive.
We also remember that, at the Aquatuning supplier are available, not for DC12-260 model, and for a few euros more, complete kits with pump and reservoir (bowl), or separately for those who were already in possession of the pump also the kit with the reservoir only, created by EK.
We did not encounter significant negative sides; we would like to stress however that the Phobya DC12-260 can not be opened for a thorough cleaning, and that the flow values do not compare favorably with the most renowned pumps.But we must keep in mind that they also cost twice as much, if not triple. We recommend the purchase of Phobya pumps here reviewed also for those who are attentive to the comfort, after a feasibility study of the circuit and of the needs at the design stage.
PROs:
- Perfect finish
- Compactness
- Tachometer Detection
- Standard ¼"G connections
- Low power requirements
- Complete Bundle
- Price
CONs:
- Poor performance (for the DC12-220)
- Just acceptable performance (for the DC12-260)
- Not inspectable for cleaning (for DC12-260)
Thanks are due to Aquatuning.de for sending the material
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Translated by Marco Comerci
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