Pump Alphacool 13197

The Alphacool 13197 Laing Low Noise Edition pump is a compact water-cooling pump designed for quiet operation in PC cooling loops. The pump combines a refined DDC platform with a new brass outer casing and an interior thermal pad that directs heat from incoming air through cooling fins to the pump board. The set includes Alphacool's V.2 Eisdecke top with multiple G1/4" ports, pre-installed mounting brackets and decoupling accessories to support flexible and long-lasting installation.

Advantages

This pump reduces operational noise compared with previous Laing DDC variants by slightly limiting peak performance in favour of quieter water flow. The brass case improves durability and thermal stability, while the pre-installed brackets and supplied decoupling screws simplify mounting and vibration isolation. Multiple inlet and outlet positions and included G1/4" sealing plugs give flexible connection options for different loop layouts.

Suitable for

• Custom PC water-cooling loops for CPU and GPU cooling
• Silent or low-noise desktop systems
• Compact builds where a small, durable pump is needed

Key specifications

• Manufacturer: Alphacool
• Model / MPN: 13197
• Type: Pump (Laing DDC based, Low Noise Edition)
• Top: Alphacool Eisdecke V.2 with three G1/4" inlet options and two G1/4" outlet options
• Inlet positions: front, side, top
• Outlet positions: front, top
• Includes: pre-installed mounting brackets, decoupling set with M4 screws, three G1/4" screw plugs
• Colour: black / transparent / white
• Size (approx.): 61 mm depth, 21 mm height
• Category: Computer cooling components
• EAN: 4250197131971

How to use

Install the pump into the loop using the pre-installed brackets or mount it to the case bottom as supplied. Choose the required inlet and outlet ports on the Eisdecke V.2 top and seal any unused G1/4" ports with the included screw plugs. Use the provided decoupling elements with the M4 screws to reduce vibration transmission. Connect the pump to the power source and bleeding/filling equipment according to your standard water-cooling procedures, then check the loop for leaks before regular operation.

Recommendations

For quieter operation, position the pump with decoupling mounted and avoid routing tubes that create kinks or sharp bends; perform initial bleed cycles at low speed and confirm all fittings are tightened. Use compatible G1/4" fittings and follow the PC water-cooling best practices for fluid type and maintenance intervals.