Tuesday, April 9th 2024
EK Launches Stand-Alone VTX Pumps As A DDC Alternative
EK, the leading Europe-based premium liquid-cooling gear manufacturer, is releasing a stand-alone VTX pump, perfect for compact loop environments. These VTX pumps, which are already featured in pump-reservoir combos, boast a DDC-compatible mount, remarkable head pressure, and efficient flow rates in a small footprint - making it ideal for smaller cases. The pumps can be used with all reservoirs and distribution plates compatible with DDC pumps, providing an alternative option.
EK-LOOP VTX PWM MOTOR
For its small footprint, the VTX pump offers great hydraulic characteristics with flow rates of up to 1100L/h and a maximum head pressure of 5.3 m. The VTX is not equipped with a heatsink since its efficient pump motor doesn't require additional external cooling. That is one of its advantages over the DDC variants.
Pump electrical and mechanical properties:
Availability and Pricing
EK-Loop VTX PWM Motor is made in Slovenia, Europe, and is available for purchase through the EK Webshop and Partner Reseller Network. The manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) for the EK-Loop VTX PWM Motor is €77.90, VAT included.
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EK-LOOP VTX PWM MOTOR
For its small footprint, the VTX pump offers great hydraulic characteristics with flow rates of up to 1100L/h and a maximum head pressure of 5.3 m. The VTX is not equipped with a heatsink since its efficient pump motor doesn't require additional external cooling. That is one of its advantages over the DDC variants.
- Motor: Electronically commuted spherical motor
- Rated voltage: 12 V DC
- Power consumption: 18 W
- Maximum pressure head: 5.3 m
- Maximum flow: 1100L/h
- Maximum system temperature: 60°C
- Materials: NORYL GFN2, EPDM O-rings, Copper Coils, Stainless Steel Shaft, Graphite Bushing
- Power connector: 4-Pin Molex and 4-Pin PWM FAN connector
- PWM duty cycle: ~ 11-100%
- Default behavior: Runs at 100% duty cycle when no PWM feedback signal is present
Availability and Pricing
EK-Loop VTX PWM Motor is made in Slovenia, Europe, and is available for purchase through the EK Webshop and Partner Reseller Network. The manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) for the EK-Loop VTX PWM Motor is €77.90, VAT included.
12 Comments on EK Launches Stand-Alone VTX Pumps As A DDC Alternative
This appears to be a happy medium between DDC and D5 pumps. DDC has good pressure but crap head pressure while D5 is good on the head but lacks on overall pressure. D5's are also hard to kill off. I can understand using Molex because SATA connectors are incredibly fragile.
1. Where's the P-Q curve, EK?
2. I'd prefer SATA connector, or all PWM-header power for those boards that can support it.
It's 2024, we've had better options for decades at this point.
Still, so few manufacturers use SATA power or other alternatives.
2.31 feet of head pressure = 1 pound per square inch
1 metre of head pressure = 9806 pascals (or 9.8 kpa)
Overpriced though.