How to mount 120mm fan on XP90?

[MarilynMX]

I've been thinking about this thing since there's no way I can get a Panaflo 92mm 'high' fan in Canada. So is there any way to mount a Panaflo 120mm fan on XP90 HS?
BTW is there any big difference between Panaflo fan and Panaflo BX fan?

[bachus_anonym]

u mean, like that ???? :D

http://www.clockmehigh.com/tweak/thread/all_800x600.jpg

[MarilynMX]

hmm yea sth like that, I'm using 6800 on AGP and 2x VX plus booster so I guess a 120mm fan would perform the task better. Can you tell me how'd you put it on XP90? Do I need to mod the fan/HS? Thanks

[bachus_anonym]

just look at the pic.... i'm using the clips for 92mm fan, right... but on the left side it's in the lower hole as for the right side i stuck the clip in the upper hole... voila!!!

[MarilynMX]

Do I need extra fan to blow my booster or the 120mm fan on top would do the job?
One more question, what's the best balance between cfm and dba level? I have 68.9/30, 86.5/35/5 and 103.8/41.5...sure any would be much better than stock fan

[bachus_anonym]

although 120mm overhangs quite a bit (little further than last DIMM slot) and blows on the booster - i'm still using 2x80mm silent fans to cool it as well as memory sticks.
i would recommend you did the same...
120mm fans are genrally quiet ( apart from 120mm Deltas and Tornados :D ). the one i'm using is Ytech pulling 105CFM and i almost don't notice. although i come from 24/7 use of 92mm Tornado on a comp that was running day/night in my bedroom so i may be biased :D

[stealthbomber]

LOL

would this 120mm fan mounting method work on a SLK-900A as well?

I'm currently using a 92mm Tornado running in reduced speed off the 5v power rail. :D