Well it has been a pleasure to work with Dennis on this. When my x38 chipset block, I was amazed at it's beautiful finish, and perfectly lapped quality. This is something that I was not expecting, but after talking to Dennis personally on the phone, I can prove that DD will except nothing less than perfection with their product and their customer service(later).
The only note to suggest is that if you're going to try to use this block on a DFI x38 T2R, email Dangerden first, as it will save you some time. I assume within the next few days DD will edit the block to fit this motherboard, as it uses an extremely odd mounting system that is unlike other x38 boards. This is no fault to Dangerden as it was a rather unforeseen error that was quickly resolved by Dennis.
This goes for any waterblock or product:
After my experience with Dangerden, I will never order watercooling accessories ever again from a different vendor. For the simple fact of the expedited customer service, and the quality received, I will always be a loyal DD customer from here on out.
Hats off to the Dangerden team, and thanks again.
-Michael
A new more powerful verions of the DDC pump. This pump lasts longer, consumes less power and offers superior performance characteristics when compared to other pumps in its class.
This is now the best DC powered pump available for the computer watercooled industry. Get the brochure here.
Design Characteristics:
The pump electronically commutated wet rotor design results in only one moving part in the entire pump. A spherically suspended rotor/impeller rests on top of a ceramic ball and is driven magnetically, thereby eliminating the need for a shaft motor connection. The pump lasts longer, consumes less power and offers superior performance characteristics when compared to other pumps in its class.
Pump Technical Data:
Maximum Flow Rate: 2.3GPM (8.7L/min)
1.5 GPM at 9.4 feet of head (2.9M)
Maximum Head Pressure: 16.2 feet (4.9M)
Motor design: Electronically commutated, brushless DC, spherical motor Voltage Range: 8 to 13.2 VDC
9 VDC required to start
Motor rated at: 18W
Quiet operations at ~31dBA
Maximum system pressure: 21.75psi, 150 kPa (1.5 bar)
Temperature range: Up to 140F (60C)
Acceptable media: Domestic hot water, water/Glycol mixtures and other media on request.
Corrosion resistant
Warning: Do not run pump with out fluid.
Design Advantages:
50,000 hours mean time before failure (MTBF)
The pump is the smallest pump in its class and can fit into very confined operating spaces and virtually every desktop computer!
Maintenance is not necessary under normal conditions and even after lengthy shutdown periods a reliable start-up is virtually guaranteed.
The flow rate and performance characteristics can be easily controlled by voltage variation.
The rotor/impeller is suspended in the pumped fluid and the rotor is self-aligning so noise does not increase over time.