Dumb question about case fan size...

[Homer]

I have a new cheap case for an at work machine, it has places for two small case fans, and I want to install some. I'm not sure about size. The punched-out area - with the holes in it, which is about to get the Dremel treatment - is about 60mm diameter. The diagonal spacing of the mounting holes is about 100mm. I need 60mm fans, right?

Also, recommend me brand & source for good but quiet fans.

THX

 

[mechBgon]

I took a look at a 60mm and 80mm fan, you definitely need 80's there.

edit: doh, forgot to recommend one. I like the Panaflo L1A 80mm fan, it is really quiet, you can get those from Teamawe with no connector, a 3-pin connector, or a 4-pin connector (most versatile style). Or phamcomputer.com has some with a low noise rating too. I have tried the "quiet" Sunon 80mm, didn't think it was quiet enough, but the Panaflo is good. Directron.com has the PC Power&Cooling "Silencer" 80mm fan, which is about the noise level of the L1A (basically none) but less airflow (had a couple of those too), despite their optomistic 28cfm rating.

 

[johneetrash]

doh!

 

[Homer]

mech: Thanks for your most prompt reply. Will try the Panaflo.

 

[mechBgon]

Sure thing... I'm a cheetah, of course I'm fast! The Dremel work will pay off too, really cuts down the interference to airflow and turbulence/noise.