How 2 Mount a 120mm Fan @ Top Of Case....

cool_dude · 22-May-04, 02:50 AM

Hi Dudes,

Please Dont Say Drill Holes

. I heard that Superglue makes vibrations - but i dont want it 2 be permanent.

I need ur help guyZ!!

Peace,

Cool_Dude

Erad · 22-May-04, 02:52 AM

Have you read this yet?
Just outta curiousity, why wouldn't you want it to be permanent?

cool_dude · 22-May-04, 03:06 AM

Because if im changing my case then i would like to take it out.

Anyone Else ?

Iateronmly · 22-May-04, 03:16 AM

I mount all my fans with caulking - sounds very ghetto I know, but the peace and quiet is worth it.

TekXoID · 22-May-04, 03:30 AM

I don't get it, how can you mount a 120MM fan on the top of your case without drilling out a hole for it to blow through?

cool_dude · 22-May-04, 03:38 AM

lol, i mean how 2 mount it, ive already cut the hole ( for the air

) just want sum suggestions on how 2 mound the fan.,,,,

Peace,

C-D

p.s: what is caulking ?

TekXoID · 22-May-04, 03:44 AM

I use rubber grommets which completely suspend the fan on rubber, but if it's just temporary use screws.

Iateronmly · 22-May-04, 03:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cool_dude


	p.s: what is caulking ?

http://www.polsteins.com/dapinc101ozw1.html

Sticku enough to keep a fan on the panel even when mounting and removing regularly but can remove all residue with your finger nail. Best of all it's rubbery and reduces vibrations.

putwig · 22-May-04, 07:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lateronmly


	Sticku enough to keep a fan on the panel even when mounting and removing regularly but can remove all residue with your finger nail. Best of all it's rubbery and reduces vibrations.

Sounds as though Plumber's Goop would fit the bill perfectly. Way more adhesive than caulking, just as flexible, and clear. Plus, it still is easy to remove if necessary.

Sounds silly, but I really find it to be a very useful household product. I use mine at least once weekly (in non-modding applications).

jinxÂ© · 22-May-04, 09:50 AM

Adhesive backed velcro would probably work out well.

I've used it with good results on vertically mounted fans, but havent tried it on one suspended horizontally.

The adhesive will stick well to the case itself, but with some fans the mating velcro may need a little help by using flathead screws to mount it to the fan itself.

The velcro makes for a good damper as well as makes fans easy to remove for cleaning.

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22-May-04, 02:52 AM		#2 (permalink)
Erad Radic-Hoe Gallery Mod	Have you read this yet? Just outta curiousity, why wouldn't you want it to be permanent?

22-May-04, 03:06 AM		#3 (permalink)
cool_dude Apex Advanced Techie	Because if im changing my case then i would like to take it out. Anyone Else ?

22-May-04, 03:16 AM		#4 (permalink)
Iateronmly Smooth Operator	I mount all my fans with caulking - sounds very ghetto I know, but the peace and quiet is worth it.

22-May-04, 03:30 AM		#5 (permalink)
TekXoID Banned	I don't get it, how can you mount a 120MM fan on the top of your case without drilling out a hole for it to blow through?

22-May-04, 03:38 AM		#6 (permalink)
cool_dude Apex Advanced Techie	lol, i mean how 2 mount it, ive already cut the hole ( for the air ) just want sum suggestions on how 2 mound the fan.,,,, Peace, C-D p.s: what is caulking ?

22-May-04, 03:44 AM		#7 (permalink)
TekXoID Banned	I use rubber grommets which completely suspend the fan on rubber, but if it's just temporary use screws.

22-May-04, 09:50 AM		#10 (permalink)
jinxÂ© Still Duck's Hoe Though	Adhesive backed velcro would probably work out well. I've used it with good results on vertically mounted fans, but havent tried it on one suspended horizontally. The adhesive will stick well to the case itself, but with some fans the mating velcro may need a little help by using flathead screws to mount it to the fan itself. The velcro makes for a good damper as well as makes fans easy to remove for cleaning.