Fractal Design Define R5 Blackout cannot fit 140mm fans?

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MisterMercy

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I have a Fractal Design Define R5 Blackout Edition w/Windowed Side Panel and it says you can fit two 140mm fans in the front of the case. I have managed to fit one of my Corsair AF 140mm in the front top but cannot fit the other AF 140mm below that in the front.

Am I doing something wrong or are the AF 140 fans just non compatible? Please help :(
 
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I haven't got a photo currently but I have looked on the inside (as I had to remove the drive cage bay to install the lower fan) and there doesn't even seem to be a cutout in the metal for a 140mm fan. My initial thought was that I installed the top fan too low but it is as high up as it can go and I still cannot manage to even force another 140 fan in there. WTF.
 
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MisterMercy

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Turns out it is Fractals fault. After another attempt I realized I was using the corsair supplied screws for the fans but in the R5 you are forced to use the long front fan mounting screws Fractal provide BUT they only provide enough for one front 140mm fan. Looks like I will have to purchase some extra screws from online which is ridiculous. In the photo you can see the smallest hole which is too small for any standard screws to go in and it's only possible to use the extra long Fractal screws. http://imgur.com/IkSt8zD http://imgur.com/gaL9Ccf
 
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