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Can I use 2x 120mm fans with a 280mm radiator/Fan recommendations

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Just as the title says. I have an NZXT kraken x61 but am looking for new fans for it. I have found the corsair sp120s, which I really like, but can I use two of those 120's if I have a 280mm radiator? Is there compatibility for it? If not, can anyone recommend any non-led fans that would be good? If possible, make them black, or black and red to match my color scheme.

If anything, could I have suggestions on nice fans for my rad? Try to keep them black, red, or black and red.
 
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i dont know about specific fans to use, besides using sp fans is the best idea, but no, you cannot use 120 fans on a 280 rad. there wont be any mounting screw holes for the 120mm fans and trying to screw them in to the fins will likely result in terrible damage and possibly leaks to the radiator.
i dont know about specific fans to use, besides using sp fans is the best idea, but no, you cannot use 120 fans on a 280 rad. there wont be any mounting screw holes for the 120mm fans and trying to screw them in to the fins will likely result in terrible damage and possibly leaks to the radiator.
 
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