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unkal_sam Original post #1
Mar 12, 2012 at 6:16 PM
My cabinet (X-tech) didn't come with one, so i am planning to buy one with my graphic card. I'll be installing it in the rear. Which one do i go for 120mm or 80mm? Should i use it as an exhaust or intake? Budget 300-400 bucks.

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techiemaharaj
Mar 12, 2012 at 6:50 PM
I would suggest that you go for a 120 mm case fan....and if this is your only case fan, then this must be installed as an exhaust at the rear....
coderunknown
Mar 12, 2012 at 7:26 PM
My cabinet (X-tech) didn't come with one, so i am planning to buy one with my graphic card. I'll be installing it in the rear. Which one do i go for 120mm or 80mm? Should i use it as an exhaust or intake? Budget 300-400 bucks.

first check fan of what radius can be fit. usually the local cabinets doesn't have support for 120mm fans, usually 80mm. so check & buy.
topgear
topgear #4
Mar 13, 2012 at 4:14 AM
^^ here's the manufacturer of the OP's cabby ;-)
:: Xtech International ::

@ OP - at 300-400 bucks you can get one CM 120mm 120RPM Silent Fan ( non LED ) @ Rs. 250 and a 80mm CM fan @ Rs. 150 but as sam has said you need to make sure what type of fan ( 80mm/120mm) can be attached on the rear of the cabby - first make sure about this and only then buy the fan(s).
U
Mar 13, 2012 at 11:57 AM
Thanks.. i'll do just that:razz:
doomgiver
Mar 13, 2012 at 5:52 PM
is there any list of case fan and their prices?
topgear
topgear #7
Mar 14, 2012 at 4:38 AM
^^ there's many manufacturers and models with different specs - best would be to visit websites like theitwares. primeabgb, smc international etc. ;-)
coderunknown
Mar 14, 2012 at 10:14 PM
@doomgiver, send SMC a mail asking about price of 80mm & 120mm fans from cooler master & similar brands. ITWares & Prime charge more for the same item with really high carrying charge.
doomgiver
Mar 14, 2012 at 10:55 PM
ok, thanks fellas
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Minion #10
Mar 15, 2012 at 7:27 PM
unkal_sam,
You can get these 80mm fan for exhaust.
See this
Flipkart: Cooler Master BC 80 LED FAN Cooler: Cooler
topgear
topgear #11
Mar 16, 2012 at 3:04 AM
^^ nice find ... I was also looking for them but was not able to find a single one - thanks ;-)
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Minion #12
Mar 16, 2012 at 11:47 AM
Welcome