Can I replace a 120x25mm fan with a 120x38?

[DyslexicHobo]

I want to buy a 120x38mm Panaflo fan for the rear of my Antec Sonata case, and then move the fan that's currently there to the intake (which is currently empty). Will the 120x38mm fan fit in the same spot that had a 120x25? Or does it all depend on the case?

 

[WobbleWobble]

I'm currently using a 120x38mm Panaflo as my rear fan for the Sonata. Fits no problem. It should fit the "front" fan as well. Most 38mm fans would fit where 25mm fans would. The only difficult part may be finding screws that are longer and fit since the Sonata can't use those standard case fan screws.

 

[MDE]

Originally posted by: WobbleWobble
The only difficult part may be finding screws that are longer and fit since the Sonata can't use those standard case fan screws.

Not a problem as the Sonata comes with the rubber fan mounts, unless you lost them.

 

[ronnn]

So what is the benefit of the thicker fan?

 

[pirred908]

Higher static pressure.

 

[overclock]

Originally posted by: pirred908
Higher static pressure.

I thought static was bad for computers?

 

[wuggle]

Originally posted by: overclock

Originally posted by: pirred908
Higher static pressure.

I thought static was bad for computers?

I hope that was a joke

 

[Trey22]

Originally posted by: wuggle

Originally posted by: overclock

Originally posted by: pirred908
Higher static pressure.

I thought static was bad for computers?

I hope that was a joke

Lol.