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Which low noise fans are compatible with Fractal Design R4's front fan position(s)?

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June 16, 2014 3:54:30 AM

I'm considering adding a front fan to my new Fractal Design R4 cabinet but I the Noctua and Noiseblocker case fans I have experience with do not fit.

Can anybody help with some suggestions?
Must be incredible low noise as I'm sensitive to noise.

Thanks!

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June 16, 2014 4:20:07 AM

any fan that is 140mm will fit
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June 16, 2014 4:44:08 AM

I'm afraid not. I have a couple of Noctua NF-A15-PWM 140mm fan that doesn't fit for example.
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June 16, 2014 8:33:32 AM

use a standard 140mm fan. the NF-A15-PWM 140mm is set up to use 120mm fan holes.
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June 17, 2014 2:11:47 AM

Ah yes, I see that on the product's page on Noctua's home page now.

Thanks :) 

Can you recommend some ultra low noise standard 140mm fans?
I appreciate your help.
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June 18, 2014 5:29:15 AM

Hm, when I try to access the link, it says the following (see below).
Is it possible you could post the link again, please?
It will be interesting to see your suggestions - I'm glad you're taking the time to answer here.
Thanks!

"Thank you for visiting Newegg.com. We are truly sorry for any inconvenience but we are currently experiencing problems on our server. Please try again at a later time.
If you have any questions, please visit our FAQs or simply contact us and our helpful staff will alleviate any concerns you may have."
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June 18, 2014 8:48:04 AM

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...

These would be the top three I would look at, in no order. There are others but these three brands I have found to hold up the most over continue use.


I have one case that runs 20 corsair fans in a push pull on my rads that have been running for over a year without shutting down the computer. Another that runs 4 enermax fans, that ones been running for almost a year with no issues.

There are other brands out there that are cheaper and will get the job done, but its always the question of how long will they run. Ive had some cheap fans that just wont die and never have an issues then others have issues the week after you put them in.
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June 18, 2014 11:52:59 AM

Thank you very much for your help, faalin!
I'm gonna check what customers say on Newegg about each of the fans suggested (and probably read some reviews too), then make a decision.
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