XReflection Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 Hey all, So I just got my 500r yesterday and got all my stuff put in. I feel the need to put in more fans. I was wondering how exactly you mount the fans into the case? I would like to put two fans on the top under the grating. my understanding is that you can put either 120 or 140mm fans. But I tried to mount a 120mm fan and the fan screws that came with the case don't screw into place? My questions are: - The long screws are the fan screws right? - What kind of fans are compatible? I was trying to mount an extra Antec 120mm I had lying around. - The hole that the fan screw goes through is not threaded, so how does that work? The fan screws (at least the screws I think are fan screws) are really thin, so they don't grip onto anything. Any suggestions or ways to enlighten me? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsair Employee RAM GUY Posted September 30, 2011 Corsair Employee Share Posted September 30, 2011 - The long screws are the fan screws right? A: Maybe not normally Fan Screws look like this! - What kind of fans are compatible? I was trying to mount an extra ######## 120mm I had lying around. A: you can use any standard 120MM fan there are no issues that I am aware of. - The hole that the fan screw goes through is not threaded, so how does that work? The fan screws (at least the screws I think are fan screws) are really thin, so they don't grip onto anything A: Please see the answer for the first question! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nahaz Posted October 1, 2011 Share Posted October 1, 2011 Unfortunately this is also true with the Carbide 400R as well. :( I just bought my wife's case and I had exactly the same problem. It seems Corsair supplies the mounting screws for the H100 or something similar. There are NO fan mounting screws like there are in the 650D, 600T boxes of goodies. Also because Corsair has oversized the holes for the grommets, the standard fan screws that you have shown in the link just barely hold. You really need the wide flat head ones. Again, like the ones that come with the 650D or 600T If you are not sure what I mean, then look at the head on the screws on the top fan on a 650D or the ones on the back of case holding the exhaust fan. This was a major setback for me living in a country town with very little Computer stores. I had to beg (borrow) 8 corsair type (large head) from a friend that had 2 Corsair cases. Even he was suprised to see no screws. I have to say that this may not be considered a major overlook, but you can see from my little tale it was in my eyes. I give the Corsair Carbide 400r a score of 10/10 For the bundle you get (Screws etc) 4/10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toasted Posted October 1, 2011 Share Posted October 1, 2011 Submit an RMA for the screws. Also in the description include a link to this thread http://forum.corsair.com/v3/showthread.php?t=98803 That thread describes most of what you are trying to say, If the Support guys are confused. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nahaz Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 Submit an RMA for the screws. Also in the description include a link to this thread http://forum.corsair.com/v3/showthread.php?t=98803 That thread describes most of what you are trying to say, If the Support guys are confused. Have done so. Thanks for your help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsair Employee RAM GUY Posted October 3, 2011 Corsair Employee Share Posted October 3, 2011 Let me know the case # and I will have customer service look into it right away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nahaz Posted October 4, 2011 Share Posted October 4, 2011 Let me know the case # and I will have customer service look into it right away. Case Number 2302735 I got a message from Corsair today asking for my name and address so I am guessing they are looking into it already :biggrin: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhanBan Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 I was wondering, can you remove both HDD cages not just the upper one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsair Employee RAM GUY Posted October 11, 2011 Corsair Employee Share Posted October 11, 2011 Yes they will send you all a set of screws for the fans just as soon as they are available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amtbr503 Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 RAM Guy, I just setup a RMA for the screws as well: 2320931 Would you mind having tech support look into it? Pretty bummed I have to wait to build my computer until some screws show up... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsair Employee RAM GUY Posted October 11, 2011 Corsair Employee Share Posted October 11, 2011 I was not in the office today, but I will check it tomorrow. However last I heard we do not have the screws yet but as soon as we do they will sent out right away. Sorry for the trouble!. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madnisman Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 - The long screws are the fan screws right? - What kind of fans are compatible? I was trying to mount an extra ######## 120mm I had lying around. - The hole that the fan screw goes through is not threaded, so how does that work? The fan screws (at least the screws I think are fan screws) are really thin, so they don't grip onto anything. Yes, the long screws are fan screws, but they will only work for the three mounting points inside the case. You can fix 2 fans behind the HDD tray and 1 fan on the bottom of the case. There you will find the appropriate threaded holes where the long screws can grip onto. You can use any 120 mm fan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amtbr503 Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 Any ETA on getting the screws? I haven't heard anything back from my RMA request...I am holding off mounting my fans until I can get them. Standard fan screws pull right through and make me nervous mounting them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nahaz Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 The response I got back from Corsair was that the screws had to be ordered and could take a week or two. I'm guessing if that's the case (No Pun Intended) then we'll all be waiting for them for several days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puttrik Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 The response I got back from Corsair was that the screws had to be ordered and could take a week or two. I'm guessing if that's the case (No Pun Intended) then we'll all be waiting for them for several days. I did an RMA and haven't gotten any confirmation or any reply at all.. :/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toasted Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 Post your RMA number. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XReflection Posted October 19, 2011 Author Share Posted October 19, 2011 I was contacted a few weeks ago to get my shipping address. They said they would send them out when they get them in stock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puttrik Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 Same here, I just got a respone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghoztkilah Posted October 21, 2011 Share Posted October 21, 2011 Case Number: 2343807 Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghoztkilah Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 any ETA updates on the screws? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unther Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 Let me know the case # and I will have customer service look into it right away. case number: 2374014 thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsair Employee RAM GUY Posted November 10, 2011 Corsair Employee Share Posted November 10, 2011 We will keep you guys updated as soon that we get these screws in stock. I have checked the case #s that you guys have provided and they have all been responded to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amtbr503 Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 Got my screws today, woohoo my build can finally be done! Thanks Corsair Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsair Employee RAM GUY Posted November 11, 2011 Corsair Employee Share Posted November 11, 2011 Glad to hear that. Customer service is starting to send out these screws to customers who has submitted the request. If you don't get an update by Tue next week, let me know and I'll help to get them processed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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