Low Profile Case Fan

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So I've been having some issues in finding a good low profile case fan. Standard fan will not fit behind my now replaced H110i GTX Cooler along the back of my case (Corsair Carbide Air 540)

I know I'm able to get a low profile fan in there, but the local store doesn't stock any and I haven't been able to find any actual user reviews of the components. Does anyone know of any reputable and good performing low profile fans in either 120mm or 140mm that don't cost 40 some dollars Canadian?

Any info and help would be appreciated!
 
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I picked up one of these for a Mini_ITX build and it does a pretty good job. The system was actually passively cooled, but I felt that it was always running too hot. Managed to fit that in between the heatsink and case and screw it directly to an exhaust grid.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA4S82FM0302&nm_mc=KNC-GoogleMKP-PC&cm_mmc=KNC-GoogleMKP-PC-_-pla-_-Case+Fans-_-9SIA4S82FM0302&gclid=CInJl73aysoCFQuSaQodoOcEjA&gclsrc=aw.ds

Enermax makes a few 20mm thick 140mm fans. They aren't that difficult to locate, just type in the dimensions, or less, then you need and there will likely be a product out there.



I don't need the fans for the Radiator itself. Just the rear exhaust port. This picture can kind of explain the issue I'm running into.

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I have the CPU cooler mounted with the tubing towards the back of the case so that the Corsair logo is right side up in the machine. Both sections of tubing get too close to the rear exhaust to fit a standard dimension fan, hence why I'm looking for a low profile unit. I currently have a standard 140mm fan on the outside of the case to get some exhaust, but I'd like to actually get the fan inside where it's supposed to be so it doesn't get buried in dust
 
I accept your Google challenge, and here are my results (no personal experience with these, though):

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Description=20mm%20fan&Submit=ENE&IsNodeId=1&N=100007998%20600035590

http://www.frozencpu.com/cat/l2/g36/c15/list/p1/Fans-12_Volt_Fans.html?id=6FeE94PC

http://www.performance-pcs.com/120mm-fans/shopby/fan-width--20mm--12mm--15mm/?

https://www.endpcnoise.com/cgi-bin/e/120_mm_nexus_oem.html

http://www.coolermaster.com/cooling/case-fan/xtraflo-120-slim/

 
I picked up one of these for a Mini_ITX build and it does a pretty good job. The system was actually passively cooled, but I felt that it was always running too hot. Managed to fit that in between the heatsink and case and screw it directly to an exhaust grid.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA4S82FM0302&nm_mc=KNC-GoogleMKP-PC&cm_mmc=KNC-GoogleMKP-PC-_-pla-_-Case+Fans-_-9SIA4S82FM0302&gclid=CInJl73aysoCFQuSaQodoOcEjA&gclsrc=aw.ds

Enermax makes a few 20mm thick 140mm fans. They aren't that difficult to locate, just type in the dimensions, or less, then you need and there will likely be a product out there.

 
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