p182 Front optional Fan ?

[theseus21]

Hi.
I just got a p182 build with an optional uninstalled 120mm fan. I've never installed a fan before, but I'd like to install this one in the "front optional" slot of the p182. I uh... don't really see how to do this. Anyone who's done this before with this case willing to explain how ?
Thanks.

 

[aadamszc]

I've never installed one myself, but I doubt it could go that wrong.

-You will obviously need an intake fan.
-Make sure the fan is facing the right way so that it does intake air.
-you should look where the wires of your other fans are headed to because that would, naturally, be the best place to hook another one up.

-Do you really need it(is your system running a bit hot?) or are you just installing it for kicks and giggles?

 

[akhilles]

If there's one thing about Antec, it's they take care of everything from designing a case to printing out an install guide. Maybe you can take a look at the manual?

As to the airflow direction, generally, the label side is where the air will go. For an intake, the label should face the back of the case.

http://www.rockhounding.net/projects/quiet-computing/pics/8412NGL-front.jpg

This label site is exhaust.

A fan should come with 4 screws & a 3-pin power connector. The screws go to the screw holes of the fan & the fan mount. The power connector goes to the mobo.

 

[theseus21]

Oh wow. This thing had a manual . I didn't notice under all the bubble wrap.

Thanks for the help guys.