Alphacool Unveils VPP Apex Pump with Support for SATA Power

btarunr · Sep 15, 2022

Now available, is the Alphacool VPP Apex pump! The new pump in the decent matte black design can definitely be called the legitimate successor of the previously so successful VPP755 V3. For this reason, it is logical that many technical innovations have been adopted from the predecessor model. The maximum head of 4.25 m and the flow rate of 340 L/h are clear arguments for using the pump in a performance-oriented water cooling system.

Alphacool's VPP Apex relies on a smooth-running ceramic shaft. In addition, the motor's coils have been moved from the inside to the outside. These features successfully counteract the occurrence of vibrations, with the result that the pump operates stably as well as smoothly. A positive side effect is that power consumption is almost halved compared to similar pumps on the market.

A new feature is that the entire speed range is controlled and read out exclusively via the existing 4-pin fan connector. The manual RPM control on the bottom of the pump is therefore no longer necessary and is omitted. For the power supply, Alphacool has replaced the previously used 4-pin Molex connector and equips the VPP Apex pump with a SATA connector.

Features

Material: aluminium, synthetic material & ceramics
Speed range: 2500 - 4500 RPM via 4-Pin PWM
Maximum pumping head: 4,25 m
Maximum flow rate: 340L/h
Operating voltage: 8-13 V DC / 14 W IP32
SATA Power Management
MSRP: 74.98€

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Ferrum Master · Sep 15, 2022

How about TPU member discount :pimp:

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EddyAlphacool · Sep 15, 2022

Ferrum Master said:
How about TPU member discount .

Computer said.... No

But... sent me your adress over PN with your Mailadress and i will sent you one pump for free.

Ferrum Master · Sep 15, 2022

EddyAlphacool said:
Computer said.... No

But... sent me your adress over PN with your Mailadress and i will sent you one pump for free.

With all respect, I cannot accept such sincere offer. But thanks.

Dammeron · Sep 15, 2022

"Speed range: 2500 - 4500 RPM via 4-Pin PWM" - on the pump label it says "2000-4500".

Ferrum Master said:
With all respect, I cannot accept such sincere offer. But thanks.

i admire Your honesty. Still, the offer was so tempting.

EddyAlphacool · Sep 15, 2022

Ferrum Master said:
With all respect, I cannot accept such sincere offer. But thanks.

I have great respect for this statement. Many others would have grabbed it immediately, whether they need the pump or not.
If you could really use something else with us, let me know. I owe you a favor.

@Dammeron
Lable is correct. I guess I'll have to fire someone now. :cool:

Broken Processor · Sep 15, 2022

Nice I loved the VPP V3 my favourite pump I'll be getting the V4 when available.

DeathtoGnomes · Sep 15, 2022

@ 4500 rpm, it sounds like it would be a bit noisy. Would have liked to see sound (db) level range in that spec list, just because of that high rpm.

Punkenjoy · Sep 15, 2022

Good

Started shopping for building a custom loop and i am amazed by how many Molex 4 pin connector there is still around.

TechLurker · Sep 15, 2022

I was a fan of the dual option speed settings (PWM + fixed) in the 755 series that let me set a maximum speed limit, so I'll be a little sad that it's gone. That being said, I won't miss the 4-Pin Molex much; I was already running the VPP755 at setting 3 w/ PWM off a SATA to Molex converter. The fact too that this apparently is even more energy efficient without burning the SATA power is great news, allowing for even more ramp up during high-usage.

I do hope that the issues of the pump locking up or spontaneously failing, even in the V3 version of the 755, has finally been resolved. While my issues weren't severe as it's been for others, I did have a V3 seize up on me about a year in and had replaced that with a fresher V3 (still going over a year, beating the other V3).

ZoneDymo · Sep 15, 2022

seems a bit of an "about time" type of update, good obviously but still

Pictus · Sep 16, 2022

DeathtoGnomes said:
@ 4500 rpm, it sounds like it would be a bit noisy. Would have liked to see sound (db) level range in that spec list, just because of that high rpm.

What is most silent pump?
The best way is to put the pump/radiator/fans in another room, but when that's not possible...

ThrashZone · Sep 16, 2022

Hi,
4500 rpm is not near as high as my ek d5's which are I believe closer to 7000rpm and silent and i use two d5 usually.
Most people slow down a pumps to around 3500 rpm to optimize the time fluid is in rads cooled by fans
Only thing that makes pumps loud is air stuck in them or stress from clogged blocks/.. otherwise likely a defect/ rma time.
If in the USA here's some sata powered d5's

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newblar · Nov 9, 2022

Any chance this will be reviewed?@VSG

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Alphacool Unveils VPP Apex Pump with Support for SATA Power

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