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Alphacool VPP655
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01. Introduction
Watercooling has been established as an advanced way to efficiently cool your system. One of the parts the user will need to setup a watercooling system is the water pump. Today we are testing the VPP655 by Alphacool, one of the big players in the cooling market.
Alphacool was founded in 2003 in Germany and they focus on producing high quality PC cooling products and accessories.
Before we start the presentation, there is a very helpful installation guide with pictures here.
Let's take a quick look at the VP6555's specs and features:
Specs:
• Size: 65 x 65 x 57mm
• Operating voltage range: 8 to 24VDC
• Nominal voltage: 12 V DC
• Nominal Power (@12V): 24W
• Nominal current (@12V): 2 amps
• Maxium head: 10 ft (3.1 m)
• Nominal discharge (@12V): ~ 317 GPH -1200 LPH (Variable)
• Connection size: 1/2'' barbs (12mm)
• Maximum pressure: 50 PSI (3.5 BAR)
• Temperature range: Up to 140°F (60°C)
• Electrical connector: Molex 4pin
• Motor type: Brushless, microprocessor controlled
• MTBF: 50,000 Hours
• Weight: 1.4 LB, 650g
• Compact size allows installation almost anywhere in the case
Features:
• 50,000 hours MTBF (Mean Time Between Failure) equivalent to 5 years lifetime.
• Superior 12 Volts DC convenience: plugs into the computer power supply
• Superior real world performance
• Pump speed can be adjusted to yield top performance or virtually silent operations
• Compact Design.
• Quiet operations even at high speed thanks to new chipset controller
• ½" Barb fittings.
• No maintenance when used with de-mineralized water, and anti-fungal additives (Our HydrX™ additive is recommended)
• Quick installation with adhesive neoprene pad, or permanent installation with thru-bolts.
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