TLDR: Sorry for the mess below. Basically, Noctua NF-F12 PWM, 4-Pin Premium Quiet Fan (120mm) does not fit as a case fan. Is it a problem with my case? It was a lot of money for nothing. Thank you...
Hello everyone. So, in the process of building a new pc I've made a number of purchasing mistakes. I dont know if this is one of them.
I originally bought a set of Antec fans for my case but after realizing they were 3 pin and this is bad, I panic purchased Noctua NF-F12 PWM, 4-Pin Premium Quiet Fan (120mm). However when I tried to install them into the case, the case screws wouldn't fit properly and the screws that came with the fans popped past the case inserts. So I gave up. Then reading the manual I realized these were meant to replace CPU cooler/AIO fans. However, some reviews seem to imply that people are using them as case fans. Am I confused? Am I reading about a different model? Thanks!
Edit: for reference, the Antec fans fit with both the Antec screws and case screws.
Edit#2: NO LONGER CORRECT: I can install the Noctua fans by removing the rubber attachments on the corner. I'm not sure if that means they're meant for case fan use or if I'm forcing it where it doesn't belong. Thanks.
Hello everyone. So, in the process of building a new pc I've made a number of purchasing mistakes. I dont know if this is one of them.
I originally bought a set of Antec fans for my case but after realizing they were 3 pin and this is bad, I panic purchased Noctua NF-F12 PWM, 4-Pin Premium Quiet Fan (120mm). However when I tried to install them into the case, the case screws wouldn't fit properly and the screws that came with the fans popped past the case inserts. So I gave up. Then reading the manual I realized these were meant to replace CPU cooler/AIO fans. However, some reviews seem to imply that people are using them as case fans. Am I confused? Am I reading about a different model? Thanks!
Edit: for reference, the Antec fans fit with both the Antec screws and case screws.
Edit#2: NO LONGER CORRECT: I can install the Noctua fans by removing the rubber attachments on the corner. I'm not sure if that means they're meant for case fan use or if I'm forcing it where it doesn't belong. Thanks.
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