Summary
The pump is considered by most as the heart of any water cooling loop and having a reservoir/pump combo is the most efficient use of space for these two vital components. With the MMRS system and using the TRP you can accomplish combining your pump and reservoir is the mostly stylish way possible.
Monsoon are surely onto a winner with the MMRS range. The modularity and countless possible configurations means users will likely end up having a one-of-a kind component which is custom made to suit the size, design and theme of their build.
The stand alone tube reservoirs look spectacular for those who want/need or already have a stand alone pump top, whether it be Monsoon’s own SAP or one from another manufacturer.
The modularity of the system means that the MMRS-TRP (Tube Reservoir Pump-Top) D5 pump top can be added to any reservoir built using MMRS components.
As our testing showed using the SAP’s data for a comparison, the TRP is not the strongest performing pump top we have tested, but it’s not terrible either. In the real world, differences of 0.1 or 0.2 PSI are not going to make a noticeable change to flow rates for the vast majority of systems. Therefore we are confident in saying the TRP will be suitable for the vast majority of system, and those with a very restrictive loop have the option of adding a second pump via the SAP option which will match perfectly.
The MMRS assembly process is relatively easy and takes less time than one might imagine. Installation into a chassis will require some drilling which may be off-putting for some potential buyers, but the end result is well worth the effort.
Seven color options are currently available for each of the metal components and the finish on each of our samples was no less than perfect. Molded parts are a deep charcoal grey color with white soon to be available as an alternative. The MMRS range is ever expanding, with many new parts coming from suggestions in community forums. We love the interaction and support that Monsoon offers with it’s online presence in community forums. It’s a fine example of manufacturer/consumer interaction.
If you’re in the market for a new reservoir we highly recommend checking out the range of MMRS components. If you also need a D5 pump top, there is no better way than incorporating it into an MMRS res/pump combo utilizing the TRP. It’s about as stylish as it get’s right now and so many options are available to change things up in the future.
Where to Buy:
- Performance PCs: Complete Monsoon MMRS Range
Prices Vary from Depending on Component
Staring from one of 7 “base” models you can swap out components for alternatives that best suit your build. Change reservoir lengths, swap colors, switch end caps, add a pump – you choose. It seems like a great service that PPPCs is offering. We have not priced out this option as opposed to ordering the parts separately, but we would expect a small service fee to be charged for the assembly.
Great review! You mention a UK based re-seller has “committed to stocking the extensive MMRS inventory”… do you know who this is? I cannot find any UK company that has these products listed, only US based ones. Thanks.
We thought OCUK were going to be stocking them, but haven’t received confirmation. CaseKing (Germany) however have ordered them.
OCUK have contacted and said that they now have stock: https://www.overclockers.co.uk/water-cooling/components/reservoirs/modular-reservoirs
Very good review, i have just one question that i did not find anywhere, with this 150mm tube config, including pump cover, what is the total assembled length of this pump/res combo? im looking for a small pump/res combo for mini itx loop im planning, and am well aware of all the options out there, but this is just a sexy looking pump/res, was wondering how long it is with your review config so i can know how long it will be with the 50mm long tube *simply by deducting 100mm of course).
Rather than just give you the answer to you question, which is 202mm.
Let’s take a look at the MMRS size chart so you and others can confidently work out the MMRS reservoir lengths prior to placing an order.
Starting at the top of the assembly, an End Cap must be selected. These are all 29mm high. Remember to add you fitting or stop plug height if you select an end cap with top ports.
Next in line is the reservoir tube, in this case let’s make it 100mm.
Finally an End cap for the bottom must be selected. In this case we want the TRP (D5 pump mount) and the cover that must be mated with it, 32mm and 42mm respectively.
Now we simply add up the height of the chosen components to get the overall height.
29 + 100 + 32 + 42 = 203mm
Simple Right 🙂
The discrepancy with my answer and the sum total is that my EC-3P only measures 28mm, not the listed 29mm.
If you are adding a D5 pump stand, add another 12mm to the total.
Hope this helps.
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wow man, kudos on awesome reply!
i am actually planning my first loop, and its in the NZXT Manta, imma plan to go all out with rigid tubing as well because… might as well.
Pump+Res has been my only thing, since im a silence freak and aim at D5 no matter what.
Case basement aint an option since my HUE+ occupies that space.
So far the Monsoon is the leading candidate also thanks to their mounting system.
Also, noticed they mentioned all the measurements in the article as well, but did not think of it when i read it xD
Again, amazing article, reviews like these are really helpful.
And of course thanks to fast_fate for great comment 🙂
On ppc shop is shown, that lightbulbs can be mounted even if using grasshoppers … yes, the bulbs are on others angles to the grasshopper, but still is possible to have both, grasshopper and lightbulbs
http://www.performance-pcs.com/monsoon-mmrs-fully-assembled-and-customizable-reservoir-style-2.html
only 1 thing i would appreciated: mirrored pump output (MMRS-TRP)
Just wondering but does anyone know how far apart the holes for the reservoir mounting brackets are?
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