I have a tricky scenario. I have an MSI Nighthawk case with a 200mm x 20mm fan on the side. It makes a little noise during operation I think it's getting old. I'd like to replace it if possible. The only 20mm thick fan I could find was the Aerocool one and the BitFenix one.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835345003
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835129065
However according to this GamersNexus article not all fans have screw holes in the same place. Is this a situation in which I cannot be certain of fan compatibility without buying one and seeing if it fits? Is there a way to figure out screw hole compatibility? Is this article credible?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835345003
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835129065
However according to this GamersNexus article not all fans have screw holes in the same place. Is this a situation in which I cannot be certain of fan compatibility without buying one and seeing if it fits? Is there a way to figure out screw hole compatibility? Is this article credible?