Cannot install top exhaust fan in cabinet ..

[souvikray123]

I have the cooler master k380 and I saw this image --->

https://www.google.com/search?site=&tbm=isch&source=hp&biw=1600&bih=754&q=cooler+master+k380+vozforums&oq=cooler+master+k380+vozforums&gs_l=img.3...15786.20868.0.21065.28.17.0.11.4.1.252.2337.3j13j1.17.0....0...1ac.1.32.img..11.17.1730.Jjmnq8JjkWE#facrc=_&imgrc=WDu5TbYTvWLrBM%3A%3B9vGMujoWJC1lcM%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fnq1.upanh.com%252Fb4.s31.d2%252F401bed4ba2f7877cdcd0cbfc25016120_49492731.dsc00294.jpg%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fvozforums.com%252Fshowthread.php%253Ft%253D2973350%3B1632%3B1224

So , I thought of trying it out myself but then I saw that there isn't enough room .. The RAM holders are getting in the way ... Now , my other option is to get slim fans but I dont wanna go that way coz they are sh** .. I have the gigabyte h87m d3h motherboard ( mATX ) .. So , any idea how to fit the fan like that ... Also , externally fitting a fan will disrupt the charm of the chassis .. However , that might be my final option .... Still any help or ideas would be gr8 ..

 

[ihog]

Here are my questions for you:

1. The picture you linked to doesn't show what you are describing. What do you mean by "the RAM holders are getting in the way"?

2. Can you take a picture of it?

3. What is the size of the fan you are trying to install? Is it the fan that came with the case?

 

[souvikray123]

By RAM holders I mean the white knobs which hold the RAMs in the slots ---> http://www.gigabyte.us/fileupload/product/2/3658/3800_m.jpg

The fan is 25mm thick , standard size and 120mm diameter .. There just isn't much clearance above the mobo to fit a fan but then how did the guy do it ?????

 

[ihog]

Are you trying to install the fan with the mobo already installed? Try going with the fan first.

If you're trying to go fan first, then try installing the mobo first.

 

[souvikray123]

I tried it but I can see that if the fan starts rotating then it will hit the RAM holders ... I think it will not be possible ( or atleast quite difficult ) to install a normal fan there and I wont go with the slim fans ...