How to mount smaller fans from old PC into new case?

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kmang

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Hello I recently built a new computer and i would like to have as many fans in it as possible. I currently have 2 standard fans that came with my case (Fractal define r4) and one CPU fan. I have 2 old fans from an Hp desktop that i would like to use as well, i found them online so you can see the dimensions.

http://www.amazon.com/AVC-0-50a-4-Wire-80x25mm-DL08025R12U-PS14/dp/B00I4A9U6I

http://www.amazon.com/Foxconn-PVA092G12M-3-Pin-Brushless-Cooling/dp/B005Z4HRDE

One of them is an old CPU cooler.

This is my case:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811352037

How would i got about mounting these fans? I would like to mount them at the top
Any help would be appreciated!
 
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clutchc
You would have to butcher the case by drilling holes to match the spacing of the ones on the old fans. Not worth it in my judgement for 3 reasons.
1) The small fans will not move much air.
2) The fans already in the Fractal case are sufficient
3) With the vented top, they are not needed. Any extra heat not already removed by the rear fan will escape naturally via thermal dynamics.
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You would have to butcher the case by drilling holes to match the spacing of the ones on the old fans. Not worth it in my judgement for 3 reasons.
1) The small fans will not move much air.
2) The fans already in the Fractal case are sufficient
3) With the vented top, they are not needed. Any extra heat not already removed by the rear fan will escape naturally via thermal dynamics.
 
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