Primochill Typhoon III Water Cooling Reservoir and Pump Top Unboxing & First Look Linus Tech Tips
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Another completely self-indulgent unboxing of water cooling stuff! The Typhoon III is a very unique reservoir, so you should check this out whether you care about water cooling or not. Also I edited a video for the first time.
This video is an unboxing and first look at the Primochill Typhoon III water cooling reservoir and pump top, presented as a Linus Tech Tips style quick take. The host introduces a dual purpose device that serves as both a reservoir and a pump top that can attach to a D5 or MCP655 pump, enabling two separate loops from a single pump. He walks through the packaging contents, noting LEDs with a hidden LED channel, clear plastic and metal stop fittings, assorted compression fittings, mounting hardware, an O-ring, and an Allen key for installation. The Typhoon III is shown from multiple angles, highlighting its front groove designed for filling water and the back outlet/inlet arrangement that supports dual-loop configurations with minimal flow restriction. The host explains the assembly and how the reservoir integrates with the pump to improve overall cooling performance, while also describing practical details like the fill method, the need to tilt the unit to fill, and the considerations around turning the top into a tidy, case-friendly component. The video emphasizes both the hardware design and the practical workflow of setting up a loop, making it informative for enthusiasts who care about aesthetics, space efficiency, and pump performance in custom PC water cooling. Overall, the segment combines a hands-on unboxing experience with initial impressions on how the Typhoon III could streamline and visually simplify a water cooling loop while enabling dual-loop operation with a single pump. The presenter also notes his intention to experiment with Windows Movie Maker as part of a lighthearted personal project, adding a casual, troubleshooting vibe to the otherwise technical product overview.
Topics · unboxing · pc-water-cooling · hardware-review · technology · linux-windows-interfaces · computer-hardware
Questions answered
- What makes the Primochill Typhoon III reservoir unique in a water cooling setup?
- It serves as both a dual bay reservoir and a pump top, allowing a D5 or MCP655 pump to split into two loops, enabling two separate cooling loops from a single pump.
- What accessories and hardware are included with the Typhoon III?
- The package includes LEDs with a LED channel, clear compression fittings, mounting screws, stop fittings (metal and plastic), an O-ring, four 1/2 inch compression fittings, four 3/8 inch fittings, a mounting hardware kit for the pump, and an Allen key.
- How is the Typhoon III filled and what should a user expect during installation?
- Water is poured into the top groove and flows down the front holes to fill the reservoir; you use the metal fittings to seal the fill holes and you must tilt the unit to complete filling, a design choice intended to maintain a clean front face.