Recommended fan mounting products?

archer_dan · 12 Dec 2014 at 12:28

Going to be buying a new case over Christmas, and new fans. I've previously just used screws to secure the fans, but wondering what people recommend, so far I've seen

Rubber pins, like these: Akasa Siliconized Rubber Fan Pins - 20 Pack (AK-MX003) £3.59
Rubber washers (to space the fan from the case at the mounting holes)
Rubber Gaskets (completely separate fan frame from case)

Thinking I'll try the rubber pins to start with. Anyone have particular methods or products they like best?

Tealc · 12 Dec 2014 at 12:37

Rubber pins. I think I have some of those Akasa which are fine.

OLDPHART · 12 Dec 2014 at 12:50

Tealc said:
Rubber pins. I think I have some of those Akasa which are fine.

+1

archer_dan · 15 Dec 2014 at 08:34

Thanks, will probably pick some of those up then. Seems like a few brands offer their own versions too.

foster grant · 15 Dec 2014 at 10:20

OLDPHART said:
+1

+2

doyll · 15 Dec 2014 at 10:47

foster grant said:
+2

+3

Many fans include them. Saves a few quid.

archer_dan · 15 Dec 2014 at 11:35

Any favorite brands for the rubber pins? OcUK seem to stock those Akasa's and some Alpenfohn & Lamptron ones, but I've seen Noctua do their own as well.

APM · 15 Dec 2014 at 12:13

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/50-Pcs-4m...268?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item2c6ebc0a9c

5mm x 10mm x 2.5mm Nitrile Rubber Sealing O Ring Gasket Washer

Used these for many purposes now and still going strong,they're a little thicker than your average pc stuff.