A Closer Look
The Core Distro Plate is made of acryl with chrome inlets/outlets. The whole design is eye-catching and looks like a crystal with reflective “silver” details. Because of that, the light goes through and reflects with amazing effects.
Even if we don’t want RGB illumination, then the Distro Plate presents great without any additional light.
The only thing I wish to be added is more inlet/outlet plugs. The product is designed for CPU and GPU block, and we get three plugs in the set as all other inlets/outlets are meant to be in use. However, if anyone decides to use only a CPU or GPU, then four holes are not covered, and it clearly looks like something is missing.
For the best work, it’s recommended to use the Alphacool APEX VPP pump, which is also available in the Alphacool store.
Below you can check some technical data of the APEX VPP pump.
Alphacool APEX VPP Pump
| Technical data pump | |
| Dimensions (Distro Plate with pump) (L x W x H) | 240 x 125 x 93,32mm |
| Material pump | synthetic material |
| Material pump cover | aluminium |
| Material axle | ceramics |
| Connections | 4-Pin PWM | SATA |
| Rotational speed | 2500 – 4500 RPM |
| Cable lengths | 4-Pin PWM – 48cm | SATA – 48cm |
| Operating voltage | 8-13V DC / 14W IP32 |
| Starting voltage | 12V DC |
| Maximum pumping head | 4,25m |
| Maximum flow rate | 340L/h |
| Maximum working temperature | 60°C |
| Weight | 276g |
| Color | black |
The pump is available separately or as a set with distro plates. While the tested distro plate was shipped to us, the set wasn’t available, and it simply costs less.
The APEX VPP pump is controlled by PWM, so we can set a desired static speed or make it automatically adjust its rotation. I was quite surprised as the pump is quiet even at full speed, but for a typical, medium-size loop, it can be set at a lower speed.
