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Can you mount UFB bearings horizontally?

N3rot0xin
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Can you mount UFB (Updraft Floating Balance) bearings horizontally in a case without causing vibrations, grinding, or other noises? Looking at getting this phanteks fan. I've mounted a fan that had a hydro-dynamic bearing, and it caused really bad vibrations when mounted horizontally/upside down. I don't know a lot about UFB types, wondering if anyone  who uses these fans horizontally/upside down could offer some opinions on them. 

 

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I've had the standard 140mm version of that fan mounted horizontal for about 6 months and didn't notice or hear anything irregular.

 

These fans are damn good, it's surprising they are rarely mentioned when people want a quiet fan.  I've had noctuas and these are comparable imo.

 

Here's a review: 

http://thermalbench.com/2015/01/07/phanteks-ph-f120mp-ph-f140mp-fans/

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