Using Fans to the SG10
Whilst the idea of adding fans to a fanless case is questionable, it is something that often comes up and we understand that in some use cases, there might be justification. It is important to note that the fins on the condenser are highly optimised for fanless cooling, so the benefits and performance increase when adding fans is limited.
120mm Fan
GPU Bracket Area
Motherboard Bracket Area
The width of the rails on the SG10 is 105mm, which is the exact spacing to support 120mm fans, allowing them to be mounted directly with the included bolts and nuts. The total number of fans that can be supported is dependent on the motherboard and GPU as they also mount to the rails, but with a default build, 4 x 120mm fans is possible.
Fitting Fans
35mm M3 Bolt
M3 Thumbnut
Fans (and other parts) can be fitted directly to the rails using the included bolts. Note that the ones used to mount the fans are longer than the ones used to mount the other brackets in the case as they need to allow for the fan thickness.
GPU Bracket Area
Motherboard Bracket Area
Install the bolts into the rails by locating an opening (there are 2 on each rail) and inserting the heat into the track.
4 bolts fitted
With 4 bolts installed, slide them in the track to the approximate location you would like the fan fitted.
120mm fan
Line up the fan mounting holes with the 4 bolts and position the fan up against the rail.
120mm fan
Line up the fan with the 4 bolts and fit the fan up against the rail ensuring the bolts pass through the fan mounting holes.
M3 Thumbnut
Secure the fan to the case using the M3 thumb nuts
Fitted 120mm Fan
The exact position of the fan can be adjusted before fully tightening the thumbnuts.
Fan Size
Whilst larger fans such as 140mm can be fitted to the rails either directly or via the brackets, we recommend using 120mm for 2 reasons
- They are the optimal size to match the condenser width
- With 120mm fans you will get better coverage along the length of the condenser (2 per condenser)
Its also worth noting that as the fins are widely spaced, resistance is relatively low compared with traditional coolers or radiators, so lower static pressure fans can be used.
140mm Fan
140mm Fan