How do I install 140mm fans in the Phanteks Enthoo Evolv ITX?

silk186 · 11 Jun 2019 at 17:07

I picked up the Phanteks Enthoo Evolv ITX with accepts 1x 200mm, 2x 140mm or 2x 120mm in the front.

The mounting is a bit confusing as I can't use the normal fan screws.
What kind of hardware do I need to mount two of these?

I was searching eBay and not finding anything suitable.
I did find rubber mounting screws but they are probably too big.

doyll · 11 Jun 2019 at 17:31

Not sure what the problem is. I did a quick google and found image below of 2x 140mm front fans in Evolv ITX.

Worst case, I could dig my Evolv ITX case out and physically look at mounting holes.

silk186 · 11 Jun 2019 at 17:38

doyll said:
Not sure what the problem is. I did a quick google and found image below of 2x 140mm front fans in Evolv ITX.

Worst case, I could dig my Evolv ITX case out and physically look at mounting holes.

You can see in the photo that those are not the normal fan screws that came with the fan.
Also, it looks like they only used 2 screws per fan which is a bit odd.

doyll · 11 Jun 2019 at 18:00

silk186 said:
You can see in the photo that those are not the normal fan screws that came with the fan.
Also, it looks like they only used 2 screws per fan which is a bit odd.

I have MATX, not ITX, sorry. Having mounting screws at alternate corners of fan like top fan in image works fine, but only 2 screws on one side can sometimes let opposite side of fan vibrate against case. Could you possible mark and drill at least 1 bottom mounting screw hole for lower fan?

silk186 · 11 Jun 2019 at 19:25

will 30mm screws like this work or do I need washers and bolts?

doyll · 13 Jun 2019 at 12:54

Sorry, I don't know. Probably wouldn't need washers, but I do think those screws would need nuts on them.

silk186 · 14 Jun 2019 at 16:58

I emailed Phanteks and they are sending me the screws.

doyll · 14 Jun 2019 at 17:04

Good customer support!

silk186 · 15 Jun 2019 at 15:22

They have been shipped, they have very good customer service.

silk186 · 8 Jul 2019 at 18:25

A pack of long screws arrived after a few days and I installed the two fans without issue.

doyll · 9 Jul 2019 at 11:37

Thanks for the update!
So screws through fans screw into case?

silk186 · 9 Jul 2019 at 18:30

Yes, long screws without nuts. The same as mounting a radiator.

the_chez · 8 Jan 2021 at 20:28

silk186 said:
will 30mm screws like this work or do I need washers and bolts?

Literally saved me a headache as I was having the same issue now. Thank you

Shaolin Chicken · 8 Jan 2021 at 22:32

What a silly problem, thanks for the thread update, I have this case and need the longer screws too, so have just contacted Phanteks.
Lets see what they say.

the_chez · 8 Jan 2021 at 22:33

Shaolin Chicken said:
What a silly problem, thanks for the thread update, I have this case and need the longer screws too, so have just contacted Phanteks.
Lets see what they say.

Didn't they provide you with a screw box like this one?

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Shaolin Chicken · 8 Jan 2021 at 22:46

the_chez said:
Didn't they provide you with a screw box like this one?

I did get a box of screws, but there are no longer screws in it. Just checked tonight.

the_chez · 8 Jan 2021 at 22:53

Shaolin Chicken said:
I did get a box of screws, but there are no longer screws in it. Just checked tonight.

I see, pretty sure Phanteks will be able to sort you out.

Shaolin Chicken · 8 Jan 2021 at 22:55

the_chez said:
I see, pretty sure Phanteks will be able to sort you out.

So I take it you got the longer screws?
Maybe they've started shipping them now, I bought the case in 2016 or 2017.

the_chez · 8 Jan 2021 at 23:14

Shaolin Chicken said:
So I take it you got the longer screws?
Maybe they've started shipping them now, I bought the case in 2016 or 2017.

I've bought the case in 2016 and came the long screws, yes. However I'm sure if you contact them they will help you out.

Shaolin Chicken · 9 Jan 2021 at 11:23

the_chez said:
I've bought the case in 2016 and came the long screws, yes. However I'm sure if you contact them they will help you out.

Thank you for the reply, hopefully they will, I just checked and I purchased the case in early 2018. Odd that I never received the longer screws and you did.