Side Fans into this case?

Shimmerman · 14-07-2008, 06:47 PM

hello. Recently just built a custom PC. basically used the manual that came with the parts so my knowledge on pc building is only based around that.
I want to install more fans into my pc, and was just wondering if anyone could actually tell me if this case can take side panel fans.

First thought was yes. But the website where I bought the case from has a picture of my model displayed and says only front panel and back panel 80mm only..

http://213.225.137.140/images/full/a70fr.jpg

On the side it seems clear that those are just vents, and there's no where for fans to be screwed in unless through modding.

But the side panel is not exactly the same as the side panel on the case I received. Even though this is the case with same model number I ordered from the same store.

Can I put fans in there. If so what size. there are 8 holes on both vents.. Both vents are the same size. 120mm and 80mm?

Thanks

thomas234 · 14-07-2008, 07:23 PM

I can't see any reason why not, as the screws appear to be there...

I think the measurement would be the diameter, so you would have to measure that. What do the existing screws hold in? Mine had a CPU heat trapper thingy, which I took off and added a fan onto.

Shimmerman · 14-07-2008, 07:31 PM

Yeah just a circle bit of plastic that seems to be for trapping heat is what's there atm. I'm going to take some measurements and put some fans there. thanks for confirmation.

Ghostman 1 · 16-07-2008, 04:32 PM

does your case have two spots for fans or one? the one one the link has two spots. I cant see your photo to clear...

thomas234 · 17-07-2008, 07:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ghostman 1

does your car have two spots for fans or one? the one one the link has two spots. I cant see your photo to clear...

teraformer · 30-07-2008, 09:53 PM

Hmmm, I would be tempted to cut the panel and fit a sheet of perspex that will acommodate a 120mm fan

Not to hard to do if your carefull

14-07-2008, 06:47 PM	#1 (permalink) Top
Shimmerman Geek Trainee Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 2 Status: Offline	Side Fans into this case? hello. Recently just built a custom PC. basically used the manual that came with the parts so my knowledge on pc building is only based around that. I want to install more fans into my pc, and was just wondering if anyone could actually tell me if this case can take side panel fans. First thought was yes. But the website where I bought the case from has a picture of my model displayed and says only front panel and back panel 80mm only.. http://213.225.137.140/images/full/a70fr.jpg On the side it seems clear that those are just vents, and there's no where for fans to be screwed in unless through modding. But the side panel is not exactly the same as the side panel on the case I received. Even though this is the case with same model number I ordered from the same store. Can I put fans in there. If so what size. there are 8 holes on both vents.. Both vents are the same size. 120mm and 80mm? Thanks Last edited by Shimmerman; 14-07-2008 at 06:49 PM.

14-07-2008, 07:23 PM	#2 (permalink) Top
thomas234 Big Geek Join Date: Feb 2006 Age: 16 Male Posts: 751 Times Helpful: 33 My Mood: Bored Status: Offline My Computer	I can't see any reason why not, as the screws appear to be there... I think the measurement would be the diameter, so you would have to measure that. What do the existing screws hold in? Mine had a CPU heat trapper thingy, which I took off and added a fan onto. __________________ Nikon D40 + Sigma 18-200 f/3.5-6.3 + Nikon Speedlight SB-600 Nokia N95 & 8gb card

16-07-2008, 04:32 PM	#4 (permalink) Top
Ghostman 1 Ultra Geek Join Date: May 2006 Gender: Male Posts: 682 Times Helpful: 32 My Mood: Mellow Status: Offline	does your case have two spots for fans or one? the one one the link has two spots. I cant see your photo to clear... Last edited by Ghostman 1; 17-07-2008 at 02:20 PM.

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14-07-2008, 07:31 PM	#3 (permalink) Top
Shimmerman Geek Trainee Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 2 Status: Offline	Yeah just a circle bit of plastic that seems to be for trapping heat is what's there atm. I'm going to take some measurements and put some fans there. thanks for confirmation.

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teraformer Geek Trainee Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 46 My Mood: Cheerful Status: Offline My Computer	Hmmm, I would be tempted to cut the panel and fit a sheet of perspex that will acommodate a 120mm fan Not to hard to do if your carefull

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