Haf-X top fan hole problem

bordercontrol · 25 Jun 2011 at 09:58

Morning all.

Got my Haf-x a couple of weeks ago as I'm gradually building up my components for my next build. Have also purchased coolermaster megaflow fans for the top of the case. The case comes with one top fan installed which I am going to replace with a megaflow one.

Now, when i went to install one of the fans I noticed the mounting holes are particularly small. Too small for the screws to go through. Also, the pre-installed fan has different screws to the rest of the case fans.

So I'm wondering, whats the best solution? The screws that fit the hole in the case are too small for the fan hole and vice-versa. Any tips would be helpful.

Thanks, Ian

wonderlust · 25 Jun 2011 at 10:01

Have you any of the rubber anti-vibration fan mounts?

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=FG-053-AK

bordercontrol · 25 Jun 2011 at 10:13

Nope, will they solve my problem?

CyberCrow · 26 Jun 2011 at 12:43

they will solve the problem easily ive used them on my NZXT and CM 912 PLUS case's, crackin bit of kit.

lrlcr · 27 Jun 2011 at 20:46

The anti vibration mounts work nicely, however they're not really necessary given the fans spin so slowly.

With the case there should have been plenty spare self tapping screws, these cut a thread into the plastic as you install them, so the head of the screw goes against the case and the end goes into the fan.