Alphacool Core 120mm Reservoir with VPP/D5 Pump (14561)

The Alphacool Core 120mm Reservoir with VPP/D5 Pump is a 120.00 x 125.00 x 78.00 mm reservoir with Alphacool's VPP Apex pump pre-installed. It is made entirely of acrylic, mounts on the case or on a radiator and takes a D5 or VPP pump, which is required for operation. The same reservoir without a pump is the Core 120mm Reservoir VPP/D5, and the larger size is the Core 140mm Reservoir with pump.

Properties

• Pump: VPP Apex, 2500 - 4500 RPM
• Capacity: approx. 65ml
• Ports: 4x G1/4, 1x drain port
• Size (L x W x H): 120.00 x 125.00 x 78.00 mm
• Maximum flow rate: 340L/h
• Lighting: 6 digital aRGB LEDs, 5V

Core Design

The chrome-plated G1/4 connections made of brass are a key element of Alphacool's Core Design series. In this reservoir they are recessed rather than screwed into a thread. That is Alphacool's way of bypassing the problem of possible leaks due to cracking from the direct screwing of connections into the acrylic. Each connection is in two parts, fitted with an O-ring, and the parts counter each other when mounted in the acrylic. According to Alphacool this not only ensures absolute sealing of each connection but also allows for the clear and functional appearance of the series. The manual marks the ports: OUT leads to the component, IN comes back from it.

What the loop needs

The pump is already screwed on, so the loop needs no separate one. Of the four G1/4 threads, the ones you do not use take the three G1/4 plugs in the box. The pump has two cables, 4-Pin PWM and SATA. If the pump ever comes off, the manual's steps for pump installation are: insert the O-ring, screw on the pump and tighten the four M4x22 pump screws with 1.5Nm.

Technical data

• Dimensions (L x W x H): 120.00 x 125.00 x 78.00 mm
• Volume (reservoir): approx. 65ml
• Material: Acryl
• Pump compatibility: D5/VPP
• Threads: 4x G1/4 inner thread / 1x drain port
• Maximum working temperature: 60 °C
• Pressure tested: 0.8 Bar
• Quantity digital aRGB LEDs: 6
• Voltage digital aRGB LEDs: 5V
• Power connection digital aRGB LEDs: 3-Pin JST + 3-Pin 5V
• Weight: 940g
• Color: transparent

Technical data pump

• Material pump: synthetic material
• Material pump cover: aluminum
• Material axle: ceramics
• Connections: 4-Pin PWM | SATA
• Rotational speed: 2500 - 4500 RPM
• Cable lengths: 4-Pin PWM - 48 cm | SATA - 48 cm
• Operating voltage: 8-13V DC / 14W IP32
• Starting voltage: 12V DC
• Maximum pumping head: 4.25 m
• Maximum flow rate: 340L/h
• Maximum working temperature: 60 °C
• Color: black

Notes

• Use only clear, transparent water cooling fluids. Alphacool warns that the particles and additives in pastel liquids can clog and permanently damage radiators, pumps, coolers and hoses, which can void the manufacturer's warranty.

In the box

• 1x Core 120mm Reservoir
• 1x VPP Apex Pump
• 1x O-Ring
• 1x Allen Key
• 4x M4x22 Pump Screw
• 1x Core Push Mount Set
• 1x Plug tool
• 1x ARGB Adapter
• 3x G1/4 Plug